Andy Burnham takes over as UK prime minister after Starmer quits
Why it matters: Labour turned to a popular former Manchester mayor as it tries to win back working-class voters.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +14
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Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million
The 23-year-old has agreed a seven-year deal through 2033 and will join Xabi Alonso's preseason plans right away.
BBC Sport, The Guardian (Football) +3
England beat France 6-4 to finish third at World Cup 2026
It is England's best World Cup finish since winning in 1966, after a 1-2 semifinal loss to Argentina.
Series: England · 2026 World Cup Campaign · 2 chapters since Jun 16Bellingham scores 7 as England end World Cup with 6-4 win
The England midfielder broke the single-tournament record of six held by Harry Kane and Gary Lineker.
Series: Fifa World Cup · 2026 Third Place Playoff · 3 chapters since Jul 19France, England Set to Battle for Third Place at 2026 World Cup
The Miami match will be Didier Deschamps' final game with France, while Kylian Mbappe still chases the golden boot.
Antara News, Republika +1
England target best finish in 60 years against France in Miami
A win on July 19 would give England third place, their best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966.
Earlier: France face England in World Cup third-place playoffSeries: Fifa World Cup · Third Place Playoff · 3 chapters since Jul 18France and England to meet for third place at 2026 World Cup
The Miami Stadium match on July 19 at 04.00 WIB also gives Mbappe, Kane and Bellingham one last chance to chase the Golden Boot.
Antara News, Republika +1
China protests after Britain takes over British Steel
London plans to appoint an independent valuer in the autumn to calculate compensation for Jingye, which could be worth nothing.
Republika, Antara News
England and Argentina battle for 2026 World Cup final spot
The semifinal winner in Atlanta will face Spain in the final, with Messi already on eight goals in the tournament.
Antara News, Republika
England, Argentina vie for final berth against Spain
Spain advanced to the final after a 2-0 win over France, leaving the Atlanta winner to meet La Roja.
Republika, Tribunnews
Ukraine, 9 European nations form ballistic missile shield coalition
Why it matters: The group aims to build a shared European defense system and turn Ukraine’s wartime experience into a broader deterrent against Russia.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1
Argentina meets England in 2026 World Cup semifinal
Lionel Scaloni urged Argentina to improve after a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time win over Swiss sent the team into the last four.
Republika, Antara News
2026 World Cup semifinals: France vs Spain, England vs Argentina
France play Spain on July 15 in Arlington, while England meet defending champion Argentina a day later in Atlanta.
England face Norway in quarterfinals, focus on Haaland
New: 58 percent of Norway's World Cup 2026 goals came from Haaland, who also created 17 of his 18 chances with one touch.
Antara News, Republika +1
Andy Burnham locked up 322 Labour nominations to succeed Starmer
What's next: If no rival reaches 81 MP signatures by July 16, Burnham can take over as party leader and prime minister within days.
Bloomberg, NPR +1
Trump to fly old Air Force One to UK as Qatari 747 visits base
What's new: The refitted Boeing 747 gift from Qatar is due at RAF Mildenhall for troop tours after security and missile-defense upgrades.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4
Lockheed Martin buys Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion
Why it matters: The deal expands Lockheed’s anti-submarine business as allied navies boost spending on sonar, sonobuoys and torpedo defenses.
Keir Starmer steps down as U.K. prime minister; successor due in July
New: Leadership hopefuls for the Labour Party can register on 9 July, while Starmer stays on until the transition ends before Parliament returns in September.
Bloomberg, Republika +3
10 years after Brexit vote, Britain still wrestles with economic fallout
Why it matters: Economists estimate the U.K. economy is 4% to 8% smaller than it would have been inside the EU.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +4
England target Round of 32 berth against Ghana in Boston
A win would send England through even faster if Croatia beat Panama in the other Group L match.
Republika, BBC Sport +3
Trump claims Starmer is set to quit as UK leadership crisis deepens
What's new: Starmer has not confirmed any exit, but reports say he could decide within days whether to resign or fight a challenge.
The Straits Times, Fox News +1
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson convicted of rape, 17 sex offenses
What's next: A judge said Donaldson faces a lengthy prison term, with a review hearing set for mid-September.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1
Prabowo teams up with Imperial College for 10 new medical schools
The British school will not open a branch in Indonesia, but will guide curricula, research, faculty and hospital design.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1
Norton begins shipping Manx R superbikes to UK dealers
The V4 1,200 cc model starts at 20.250 poundsterling, while the First Edition is capped at 150 units.
Antara News, Republika
Germany moves 2 ships toward Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission
What's next: Any mine-clearing operation would need approval from Iran and Oman, and shipping groups warn traffic may take weeks to normalize.
HMS Tamar docks in Jakarta through June 20, strengthening RI-UK ties
The British patrol ship’s crew is scheduled for sports and cultural events over four days in Jakarta.
Republika, Antara News +1
Canada blocks Thomas Partey from Ghana’s World Cup opener
What’s new: A judge rejected an emergency appeal after court filings said Partey did not disclose UK sexual-violence charges on his visa application.
Taiwan Launches Intelligence Portal for Chinese Residents
The site is blocked in China, but Taipei hopes people will still send information through secure channels, including from abroad.
UK defense chief quits as Starmer battles over military spending
Why it matters: The resignation deepens pressure on Starmer as Labour lawmakers question his leadership and NATO allies watch UK defense plans.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour
22 countries urge Iran to stop cross-border attack plots
They accused the IRGC and Quds Force of plotting killings, kidnappings and intimidation in Europe, North America and Australia.
Britain and RI expand ties into maritime, chips and green energy
Britain links the partnership to regulatory reform, trade facilitation and training thousands of Indonesian engineers.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
England beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando friendly
Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins scored as England won back-to-back matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Republika, Antara News +1
IATA pushes global campaign telling fliers to leave bags in evacuations
Why it matters: Aircraft must be emptied within 90 seconds, but only 61% of surveyed travelers knew to leave belongings behind.
US weighs buying Chagos from Mauritius to keep Diego Garcia
The White House is preparing an option that would bypass Britain after London delayed handing over sovereignty of the islands.
The Straits Times, Tribunnews +1
US rebuke deepens UK row over police handling of 18-year-old's murder
What's new: The dispute widened after Washington echoed claims of "two-tier policing" and Starmer backed a review while condemning unrest.