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Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister in a statement outside 10 Downing Street – watch live on BBC. Starmer says after leaving…

Far-right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has secured a narrow victory in Colombia’s presidential run-off, earning 49.7% of the vote against left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda’s 48.7%. The close results will challenge De La Espriella in working with a divided Congress on his proposed policies.

A bungee jumping accident in Limeira, Brazil, resulted in the death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, prompting arrests of six individuals for potential homicide.

Severe lightning strikes during a handball competition in Rastatt, Germany, leave at least ten people injured, with one sustaining serious injuries.

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US officials confirmed that Vice President JD Vance and Iranian representatives commenced peace talks in Switzerland. The meeting aims to address concerns related to Iran’s nuclear programme. Both parties signalled a commitment to dialogue despite prior tensions.

CNN’s headline states, “Live updates: Trump threatens Iranian delegation while Vance holds talks with them,” focusing on external tensions during negotiations. In contrast, PBS highlights, “Vance meets top Iranian officials as U.S. looks to get negotiations back on track,” emphasising the efforts for productive dialogue. This difference in tone reflects CNN’s focus on conflict dynamics versus PBS’s framing of cooperation.

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Bolivia’s authorities report no active road blockades following President Rodrigo Paz’s state of emergency declaration amid ongoing protests. The measure allows military support for police. While agreements in Santa Cruz suggest progress, human rights groups have documented at least 17 fatalities linked to supply disruptions.

A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach hotel in the Dominican Republic has resulted in the death of one holidaymaker and the evacuation of 1,700 guests.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 despite a ceasefire, following projectiles fired by Hezbollah.

The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set, with the round of 32 scheduled from June 28 to July 3. Mexico, the USA, and Germany have qualified, while Haiti and Turkiye have been eliminated following their respective losses.

A paraglider became stranded nearly 60 metres above Nanchong, Sichuan province, after their parachute became entangled in a construction tower crane; they were safely rescued.