UK Leadership Switch: King Charles III appointed Labour’s Andy Burnham as prime minister after Keir Starmer formally resigned, ending another rapid churn at the top. Burnham’s first remarks outside Downing Street promised “better” politics, a “circuit breaker” for a system he says has gone wrong, and a push to end rough sleeping while tackling the cost-of-living squeeze. Cabinet & Policy Signals: With cabinet picks expected soon, Burnham is also framing power as something to be taken out of Westminster and into local areas, alongside pledges to rebuild public services and boost housing. Foreign Mediation Watch: Iran’s interior minister is set to travel to Pakistan for talks as Washington–Tehran strikes intensify, with Pakistan continuing its mediation role. Middle East Politics: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Lebanon to be run by a legitimate government “not Hezbollah, not Iran,” tying the message to efforts to strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces. India Political Pressure: The Cockroach Janata Party met India’s Health Minister JP Nadda over alleged NEET irregularities, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and warning of possible mass detentions. Local Governance: In England, ministers said Derbyshire’s council reshuffle was driven largely by housing growth needs, shaping how regional boundaries will affect development.