Andy Burnham became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday after being formally invited by King Charles to form a government. Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeds Keir Starmer, who resigned following internal party pressure. In his first address from 10 Downing Street, Burnham stated his intention to address health care and cost-of-living concerns while pursuing a 10-year policy agenda.
In the United States, Andrew and Tristan Tate remained in federal custody in Miami on Monday. The brothers are contesting extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face dozens of charges related to rape and sex trafficking. Their legal counsel denied the allegations, describing them as politically motivated. A follow-up court hearing is scheduled for July 27.
Meanwhile, federal authorities in New York City arrested 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca following an incendiary attack at a federal building. According to the FBI, Arrabaca set a fire on the building's steps and was found with multiple weapons and anti-ICE materials. In Mississippi, civil rights leaders and family members called for a deeper investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found after a July 4 boat trip.
In international trade, President Trump signed executive orders to impose 50 percent tariffs on several Canadian exports, including cement and wine. The White House cited discriminatory treatment of American products as the reason for the levies, which are scheduled to take effect in 30 days. Additionally, Vice President J.D. Vance announced the birth of his fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, marking the first birth to a sitting vice president in over 150 years.