UK enters political turmoil with PM Starmer's resignation, while US-Iran peace talks advance and global crises unfold from Qatar explosions to African health emergencies.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned following devastating Labour losses in local elections, triggering Britain's seventh prime minister change in a decade. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester's mayor, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed him, with leadership transition expected by September.

High-level US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland concluded with mediators announcing a 'road map for peace,' including Iran's agreement to resume major nuclear inspections under a framework aligned with the Obama-era deal that Trump withdrew from in 2018.

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas complex killed at least 13 people and injured 66 during operations restart. Authorities attributed the blast to a technical malfunction, raising concerns about the region's critical energy infrastructure.

Ghana and Caribbean nations are advancing reparations initiatives for slavery, with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley announcing an updated manifesto emphasizing harm to African women, being considered by other Caribbean countries for coordinated action.

The US CDC allocated $107 million in emergency funding for Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with infection cases surpassing 1,000 though global health officials maintain the international risk remains low.

South African men were sentenced in what authorities claim is the world's largest rhino horn trafficking case, with 'mastermind' Dawie Groenewald facing a 2 million rand fine or four-year jail term nearly 16 years after his initial arrest.

Montreal's mayor called for ending random police checks as the city's police force faces investigation of 16 officers accused of disproportionately targeting Black and Arab residents, highlighting systemic racial profiling concerns.

Colombia's upcoming presidency signals intensified drug war policies, with far-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, described as Trump-admiring, vowing to deploy military power against traffickers and raising concerns about democratic institutions.

Cuba's fuel crisis caused by the US oil blockade has forced schools to end the academic year early, compounding the nation's broader economic struggles amid energy shortages affecting critical infrastructure.

Pakistan's Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting tomorrow for official talks, while the newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elected PPP's Amjad Hussain as chief minister, signaling regional political shifts in South Asia.