In our news wrap Monday, Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in federal custody as they fight extradition to the UK where they face dozens of new rape and sex trafficking charges and protests in New Delhi turned violent after police intervened in a student-led demonstration calling for reforms to India’s education system.
Amna Nawaz:
We start the day’s other headlines in the U.K., where Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, vowing to tackle a range of issues from the cost of living to health care.
He first traveled to Buckingham Palace, where King Charles formally asked him to form a government.
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Amna Nawaz:
Burnham then enjoyed a warm welcome at his new official residence of 10 Downing Street. The former mayor of greater Manchester replaces Keir Starmer, who resigned amid pressure from his own party.
In his first remarks, Burnham pledged what he called a circuit breaker moment to change the course of Britain’s politics.
Andy Burnham, British Prime Minister:
Let’s build a new national sense of unity, of common purpose and positivity. Let us make this the moment when Britain starts to believe again, the moment we bring back hope.
Amna Nawaz:
Burnham is set to announce parts of a 10-year agenda tomorrow, as he appoints new members to his Cabinet. President Trump was among the world leaders congratulating Burnham on his new role.
The controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in federal custody as they fight extradition to England. The brothers were arrested in Miami this weekend and face dozens of new rape and sex trafficking charges in the U.K.
Speaking to reporters, their lawyer insisted the brothers are innocent and called the allegations against them politically motivated and — quote — “garbage.” The dual U.S. and U.K. citizens are prominent figures in the so-called manosphere, where they promote their own brand of hypermasculinity and misogynistic views. The judge set another court hearing for next Monday.
In New York City, the FBI says a former U.S. Army soldier set off an incendiary device outside a federal building that houses a number of government offices, including an immigration court. Eyewitness video shows a man pouring a liquid onto a set of steps before setting it ablaze.
The individual was quickly wrestled to the ground, and authorities identified him as 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca. Investigators say they found what appeared to be anti-ICE material in his possession, including a cart that read “ICE Off Our Streets.” Authorities say he also came, in their words, armed with bad intentions.
James Barnacle, Assistant FBI Director in Charge: Today, the extremism was brought here. The building was attacked. Mr. Arrabaca was looking to injure people and harm people. He had two axes, a hammer, a machete, and three knives.
Amna Nawaz:
Three people suffered minor injuries in the attack. No charges have been announced, and the investigation is ongoing.
Protests in New Delhi turned violent today after police intervened in a student-led demonstration calling for reforms to India’s education system. Tear gas canisters boomed through the streets, and police beat people with batons. Some protesters threw stones at security officers dressed in riot gear.
The chaos erupted as supporters of the so-called Cockroach Movement marched toward Parliament, demanding that the education minister resign amid anger over the leak of a national exam. Today’s protests were among the largest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in years.
In Mississippi, family, friends, and supporters paid tribute at a funeral today for Nolan Wells and demanded answers about the death of the Black teenager who went missing after a July 4 boat trip with his white friends.
Christine Wonsley, Mother of Nolan Wells: Nolan had such a gentle, calming spirit about him.
Amna Nawaz:
His mother, Christine Wonsley, remembered the 18-year-old as a gifted athlete and a role model to his younger siblings. Reverend Al Sharpton gave a eulogy in which he criticized what he called the unanswered questions in the teen’s death. And he invoked the history of racist violence in Mississippi, which included the killings of Emmett Till and Medgar Evers.
Rev. Al Sharpton, Civil Rights Activist:
Based on the history, we got to be able to dig deep. We can’t have people in law enforcement saying there was no foul play before an investigation.
Amna Nawaz:
Sharpton promised a $50,000 reward for new information about the case, an amount later matched by actor and producer Tyler Perry. An investigation is ongoing.
President Trump signed orders today that would impose 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, including wine, cement and hockey sticks. The White House says it’s using a section of the Tariff Act of 1930 to justify its levies, saying they’re in response to what it calls Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products.
It’s just the latest threat to the economic relationship between the U.S. and its second largest trading partner. The new tariffs are set to take effect in 30 days.
In the meantime, on Wall Street today, stocks drifted lower to start the week. The Dow Jones industrial average fell around 300 points. The Nasdaq slipped just 12 points, so almost flat. The S&P 500 also closed with a small loss.
And Vice President J.D. Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance. President Trump posted this photo on social media earlier today, offering his congratulations to the Vance family. The baby is the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.
In a statement, the vice president wrote — quote — “Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother.” The 41-year-old Vance has often advocated for Americans to have more children. We offer our congratulations to the family as well.
