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Monday, July 20 381 stories · 97 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Andy Burnham became U.K.  prime minister Thursday, marking the seventh change in leadership within a decade.  In Guyana, at least twenty-seven people died after a ferry capsized.  And Houthi rebels declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, an action that potentially threatens energy markets.

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Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister, 7th in a decade

National Post · Tier A6 outlets11h ago

leads with burnham’s unexpected ascension to power

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CBS Newsκ .47Δ .48Andy Burnham takes the reins as U.K.'s 7th prime minister in a decade Daily Maverickκ .45Δ .48After decade of chaos, UK's ruling Labour Party gambles on Andy Burnham South China Morning Postκ .37Δ .48UK’s new PM Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability France24κ .26Δ .48After getting a new PM, the UK waits for his government and first policies

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At Least 27 Dead in Guyana After Ferry Capsizes

New York Times · Tier A5 outlets4h ago

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France24κ .55Δ .58Guyana ferry capsizes, leaving at least 27 dead and 83 missing CBC Newsκ .26Δ .58Dozens feared dead after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana DWκ .23Δ .58Guyana: Dozens feared dead after ferry capsizes Al Jazeeraκ .18Δ .58Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny

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Houthis Declare a Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia

Foreign Policy · Tier A3 outlets8h ago

leads with potential energy market disruption

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Bloomberg Politicsκ .26Δ .32Yemen’s Houthis to Impose Maritime Blockade on Saudi Arabia Al Jazeeraκ .25Δ .32Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia

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