5 things to know about Andy Burnham, the UK’s new prime minister
Andy Burnham officially became the United Kingdom's new prime minister on Monday after succeeding Keir Starmer as leader of the governing Labour Party, making him the seventh British prime minister in a decade.
Keir Starmer steps down as British PM
Keir Starmer left Downing Street Monday, saying he was leaving Britain “stronger and fairer” as he stepped down as PM to make way for Andy Burnham.
Iran says Spain World Cup win brought joy to critics of US, Israel
Iran on Monday congratulated Spain on its victory in the World Cup, saying that it had brought happiness to people around the world who opposed the United States and Israel.
Alleged $2.63m money laundering: Court admits Miyetti Allah president to N2bn bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to N2 billion bail with two sureties in the like sum.
Teenager dies during Spain World Cup celebrations
A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain onto collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday.
Nigerian newspapers review: Superb Spain rule the world, overwhelm Argentina
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Spain overwhelming Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
