# Downing Street prepares for arrival of new PM, US personnel killed as Iran escalates strikes, Spain crowned World Cup Champions

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Podcast: [The Smart 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360)
Published: 2026-07-20T05:19:17+00:00
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