AP News Summary at 9:02 a.m. EDT | Nation & World

• Senior Labour figures, including Lucy Powell and Steve Reed, have indicated that party MPs are supporting a "coronation" of Andy Burnham as leader rather than a contested election. • A Labour party spokesperson stated that the National Executive Committee has already established a clear timetable for the leadership election process.

• Housing Secretary Steve Reed is developing plans for a state-owned developer to address the UK's housing crisis. • The government-run entity would be able to borrow funds at lower interest rates than private firms and housing associations.

• Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has sought to distinguish his political identity from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. • Burnham was sworn into Parliament on Monday shortly after Starmer announced his resignation, positioning himself as a potential successor for the premiership.

• Postmaster General David Steiner announced that the U.S. Postal Service will cease delivering mail ballots in states that refuse to provide necessary voter data. • The decision has sparked immediate alarm among Democrats and voting rights advocates who fear the move could disenfranchise voters and undermine election integrity.

• NBC Sports is providing comprehensive tracking for the 2026 World Cup group stage, featuring full standings for all 12 groups. • This tournament represents the largest World Cup to date, necessitating a detailed breakdown of the expanded group stage format.

• Singapore’s main opposition Workers’ Party has voted to retain Pritam Singh as secretary-general despite his recent legal convictions. • The decision follows a special vote among party cadres after Singh was found guilty of lying to a parliamentary committee.

• Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has directed ministries and institutions to streamline business registration, licensing, and product inspection procedures to remove operational bottlenecks. • The initiative aims to enhance the national business environment while simultaneously strengthening consumer protection measures.

• Venezuela is facing growing public frustration as the death toll from a recent earthquake has climbed to 1,430 people. • In the United States, families of civil rights activists are expressing anger and sadness over the perceived dismantling of landmark voting rights laws.

• On June 28, 2026, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating the U.S. would "complete the job" if the current ceasefire is breached. • Natural disasters struck two regions as a 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled Japan's northeastern coast and a 5.6-magnitude quake hit Venezuela shortly after previous disasters.

• A Singaporean family traveled to the Chaoshan region of China to trace their ancestral roots. • The journey resulted in three extraordinary reunions between the family and long-lost relatives.

• Iran and South Korea have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after failing to secure a spot in the round of 32. • Both teams lost out in a dramatic race for the best third-place team slots, joining Scotland and Uruguay among the teams exiting the tournament.