The Day Starmer Resigned

The day was dominated by the resignation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reported across all major outlets from morning onward. FD, Trouw, NOS, and Volkskrant all led with the story, noting it came on the eve of the Brexit anniversary and marked the sixth prime ministerial departure in a decade. By afternoon, Reformatorisch Dagblad reported Andy Burnham's bid to succeed him, while FD analyzed Starmer's rapid fall. Earlier, US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland were covered, with Trouw and RD confirming a step-by-step plan, though NRC noted Netanyahu's insistence on a Lebanese security zone. Extreme heat warnings dominated evening coverage: NRC and RTL reported code orange for temperatures up to 38°C, with schools deciding on tropical schedules. Other stories included a record chip industry investment, dementia-friendly architecture, and whey demand from cheese production.