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Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election

By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham has become Britain’s new prime minister He takes over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month.

WATCH: Andy Burnham says politicians 'need to be better' in first speech as UK's new prime minister

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Burnham spoke for several minutes outside 10 Downing St., where he promised to end street sleeping by homeless people and deliver a “circuit breaker” for a system he says has taken wrong turns since the 1980s.

PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain ended Argentina’s reign with a 1-0 win on…

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

By Costas Kantouris, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

The nomination is to be discussed when the World Heritage Committee meets in Busan, South Korea, from Sunday through July 29.

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge

By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press

Children relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war.

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on rape and sex trafficking charges. Here's what to know

By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and were brought after authorities received evidence from Bedfordshire Police in southeastern England.

World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body urging FIFA to help protect 2030 tournament

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

“The next crisis has already begun. It has two names: money and power,” the head of the 46-nation Council of Europe wrote Sunday in an open letter to FIFA.

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people

By Associated Press

Peru’s National Civil Defense Institute said in a statement the total number of missing is still unknown. Several buildings collapsed or suffered structural damage, including the local church and convent.

U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Ben Finley, Associated Press

Step by step, the U.S, and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled.

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

By James Robson, Associated Press

The supersized tournament delivered thrilling action on the field, with upsets, dramatic comebacks, spectacular goals and standout performances by the biggest stars of the game.