Starmer announced his decision early Monday following months of pressure that intensified after his main rival, Andy Burnham, secured a return to Parliament last week.

An explosion at Qatar's largest natural gas plant killed 13 people and injured about 66, authorities from the interior ministry said.

The U.S. and Iran held high-level peace talks. Vance said Iran agreed to nuclear inspections. Rubio announced meetings with Arab Gulf allies. Law enforcement arrested five alleged Reflecting Pool vandals.

A source tells CNN President Trump’s Acting Intel Chief, Bill Pulte, is slashing jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. It’s not clear which positions are impacted. The NewsNight panel debated Pulte’s experience to be making decisions about staffing cuts while maintaining national security.

While Kyiv’s fortunes have brightened in other ways in the war, Moscow’s forces are raining bombs and drones on “fortress belt” cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.

The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potential sentences of life in prison.

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Argentina, France and Norway play with the latest scores, highlights, team news and analysis throughout the day.

The United Nations reported Monday that the Myanmar military is responsible for at least 702 civilian deaths between August and January.