Business and economy

Brent Crude surpasses US$90 per barrel as oil prices increase amidst the ongoing escalation, while West Texas Intermediate reaches $84.49. (CNBC)

• https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/20/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-crude-us-iran-centcom-hormuz.html

Politics and elections

Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and is succeeded by Andy Burnham. (Telegraph)

• https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-downing-street-keir-starmer-labour-cabinet/