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Shane Begum with you on this Monday, June 22nd,
2026. We're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announced his resignation.
Mediators between the US and Iran say the two countries have agreed on a roadmap to a final peace deal.
APEC business leaders say China's green technologies are helping to drive the clean energy transition.
In business, China's fourth international supply chain expo is underway.
In sports, a bounce back victory for the Spanish squad at the World Cup.
In culture and entertainment, wrapping up Shanghai International Film Week.
Now, today's top stories.
Keir Starmer has resigned as British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
He delivered a statement outside 10 Downing Street saying
that every decision he's made in office has been about putting the country first.
The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election.
I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question and I accept that answer.