Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to announce his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday, following significant pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham. Burnham's recent byelection victory has bolstered support for his leadership bid, with many MPs believing he could become leader without a contest.
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad's Miyapur area on Saturday. Police recovered a note stating "no one is responsible for her death" and suspect exam pressure. A similar incident involved a 22-year-old in Ghaziabad, UP, who left a video claiming no stress.
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant, C Vetriyanantham, died by suicide in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, on the eve of his retest. Facing immense pressure after three years of preparation and fearing failure, he took his life at his residence. A suicide note expressing love for his family and fear of failing was recovered.
Around 2.2 million students are retaking the NEET-UG pre-medical entrance exam across India under strict security measures due to question paper leaks. Protests continue demanding the Education Minister's resignation over exam irregularities and student suicides.
Millions of Indian students retake the NEET-UG pre-medical exam under strict security due to paper leaks. PM Modi attends International Yoga Day in Kolkata. Other news includes a cricket series win, a film on nomads, and a call for medical aid to Palestine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer may announce plans to step down as early as next week due to collapsing support within the Labour Party. Pressure has mounted following significant local election losses and a decisive by-election victory for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who reportedly has strong backing from Labour MPs.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor have criticized Pauline Hanson's One Nation party for its plans to slash migration, warning it could worsen skilled worker shortages. Hanson claims multiculturalism has failed and blames migration for housing and infrastructure pressures.
Bitdeer mined significantly more Bitcoin in May 2026 (921 BTC) compared to May 2025 (196 BTC), but ended May 2026 holding substantially fewer coins (171 BTC) than a year prior (1,351 BTC). This highlights the company's pivot towards AI infrastructure, where AI revenue may offset the need to sell mined Bitcoin.
Keir Starmer is reportedly expected to announce his resignation as British prime minister on Monday, following discussions with key figures. The move comes amid intensified pressure and speculation about a potential leadership challenge within the Labour Party.
Despite significant gains in individual altcoins like WLD and JTO, the overall altcoin market dominance (excluding BTC, ETH, stablecoins) has declined. Persistent net spot selling of altcoins continues, suggesting selected rallies may serve as exit liquidity amid a bearish macro backdrop.
Brian Brobbey scored twice in the opening 17 minutes, leading the Netherlands to a dominant victory over Sweden. Cody Gakpo added two goals, and Crysencio Summerville scored late, securing a crushing win that puts pressure on Sweden's next match.
The Netherlands faces significant pressure to defeat Sweden in their upcoming match after a draw against Japan where they lost two leads. Coach Ronald Koeman acknowledged the pressure but expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform with fan support. Sweden, meanwhile, enters the game with momentum after a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia.
The Socceroos suffered a 2-0 defeat to the USA in Seattle but showed a strong second-half revival, highlighting the potential of young stars Nestory Irankunda and Cristian Volpato. Their performances offer a blueprint for their upcoming match against Paraguay, with both players expressing excitement about their partnership and commitment to the Australian team.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to resign amid growing support for Andy Burnham to take over. Starmer's leadership is questioned following poor election results and a perceived lack of voter appeal, while Burnham is seen as a strong contender with proven success as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Bitcoin-linked digital-credit products, designed for income, experienced significant volatility and price drops due to leveraged investors facing margin calls. Issuers like Strategy and Strive saw their preferred shares slide, highlighting risks in the nascent market.
A roundup of Indian news includes an 18-year-old Indian boy killed in a NYC horse carriage accident, the Palestinian Embassy in India calling for urgent medical aid amid a deepening crisis, and the Cockroach Janta Party protesting in New Delhi for the Education Minister's resignation over exam irregularities.
South Korea's central bank is concerned that large bonuses paid to tech workers could fuel inflation. The Bank of Korea noted that while energy prices are a primary driver, improved income conditions and widespread wage growth, potentially spurred by these exceptional bonuses, could increase demand and supply-side inflationary pressures.
Vietnam faces a foreign policy test as the US increases pressure on Cuba. Hanoi must decide how to support its 60-year ally without jeopardizing its crucial partnership with Washington, especially after the fall of Venezuela's support for Cuba.
India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in New Delhi demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities. The Palestinian Embassy requests urgent medical aid for its collapsing healthcare sector. Manipur police arrest 10 for violence and looting.
The European Commission is set to revise the EU's water protection law to expedite critical minerals mine development, despite analysis showing over half of planned "strategic" mines are in drying or water-stressed regions, raising environmental concerns.
US intelligence sources believe Israel intends to continue attacks on Hezbollah, casting doubt on US-Iran peace talks. Prime Minister Netanyahu faces domestic pressure to maintain operations.
UK PM Keir Starmer faces internal pressure to set a departure timetable after Andy Burnham's landslide by-election victory. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and others have advised Starmer to step down, with some believing his exit is inevitable. Starmer stated he would run in a contest, warning of chaos, but allies privately concede his premiership may be over.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to resign, with reports suggesting up to 200 MPs would back Andy Burnham in a leadership challenge. Starmer insists he will contest any challenge, despite slumping popularity amid the cost-of-living crisis and a rape gangs scandal.
