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The World in Brief from The Economist
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election; Vance postpones talks with Iran, and more
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Andy Burnham won a by-election in Makerfield, setting him up to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as leader of Britain’s Labour Party. Also, J.D. Vance delayed a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland, citing logistical issues.
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