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Monday, June 22 353 stories · 96 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister Thursday, shaking British politics and triggering a leadership contest within the Labour party.  In Qatar, mediators reported "encouraging progress" during initial discussions between the United States and Iran, though the status of those talks remains evolving.  And Alan Greenspan, who served as chair of the U.S.  Federal Reserve for nearly two decades, died at age 100.

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Live: Britain's Keir Starmer announces resignation as prime minister

France24 · Tier B5 outletsyesterday

Labor leader’s abrupt resignation shakes British politics

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France24κ .25Δ .50UK Prime Minister steps down: what to know Al Jazeeraκ .21Δ .50LIVE: UK PM Keir Starmer expected to announce his resignation

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Mediators see "encouraging progress" in first round of U.S.-Iran talks

CBS News · Tier B4 outletsyesterday

Cautious optimism regarding potential de-escalation efforts

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New York Timesκ .35Δ .74The Guardrails Designed to Protect U.S.-Iran Talks France24κ .21Δ .74Middle East live: US, Iranian negotiators make progress on Lebanon, Hormuz after ‘encouraging’ start

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Alan Greenspan, longtime US Federal Reserve chairman, dies aged 100

Dawn · Tier A6 outletsyesterday

Contradictory legacy: revered to reviled economic influence.

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CBS Newsκ .75Δ .45φ .82Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100 CNBCκ .19Δ .45Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Fed, dies at age 100 Al Jazeeraκ .18Δ .45Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at age 100

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