# Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield By-Election, US lifts blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Scotland prepare for more World Cup glory

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Podcast: [The Smart 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360)
Published: 2026-06-19T05:20:36+00:00
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