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President Trump described Andy Burnham as extremely liberal and unlikely to expand North Sea drilling. The comments followed Keir Starmer's resignation and Burnham's by-election win.
Nbc NewsPresident Trump stated on 24 June 2026 that he knows little about Andy Burnham, the man widely expected to become the next UK prime minister after Keir Starmer's resignation. Trump described Burnham as the mayor of a town who is extremely liberal and said he probably would not open the North Sea to more oil drilling.
Trump said every major oil company had approached him seeking access to Britain's North Sea fields.
He noted that companies buy oil from Norway at a premium and that Norway holds about $2 trillion in reserves. Trump added that Britain is dying and should open the North Sea to drilling.
France 24The 6-3 ruling on June 25, 2026, overturns lower-court blocks and lets the Department of Homeland Security terminate protections without further judicial review. The decision affects people from two countries that have received TPS extensions for more than a decade.
Le MondeThe French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver off Sicily on June 23. President Emmanuel Macron said the vessel belongs to Russia's shadow fleet. France has now intercepted five such ships since September.
Responsible StatecraftThe Senate voted 50-48 on Tuesday to approve a concurrent resolution directing President Trump to cease hostilities with Iran. The measure passed after ten prior attempts and now joins House approval, marking the first time both chambers have backed such a resolution.