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NPR News: 06-22-2026 6AM EDT

Jun 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation amid historic low approval ratings and political scandals. Meanwhile, US and Iran negotiators reach a roadmap for a new deal in Switzerland, addressing nuclear monitoring and the conflict in Lebanon. Other stories include President Trump’s comments on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s algae issues, a growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC, and SpaceX’s accelerated inclusion in major stock indexes.

Topics discussed

UK PM Keir Starmer announces resignation US and Iran agree on roadmap for fresh deal Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool algae issues Ebola outbreak confirmed in DRC SpaceX stock added to NASDAQ 100 index LA warehouse fire emergency declaration
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