The Papers: 'Burnham's new era' and 'Viva España!'

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: 'Burnham's new era' and 'Viva España! 'Published38 minutes agoImage caption, The majority of the papers have split their focus between two stories: Andy Burnham, who will become UK prime minister on Monday, and Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final. The Daily Telegraph features a photograph of Spain's team adorned in medals and holding the World Cup aloft, alongside a story that highlights the incoming prime minister's plan for a "new era of big state".

It says that Burnham is "eyeing public ownership of key industries", including the National Lottery, Thames Water and local bus services. Image caption, A number of the papers went to print before the result of the World Cup final was known, but the i Paper captures Spain's 1-0 extra-time win with the headline "Viva España! Spanish footballer Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute.

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The paper leads with a preview of Burnham's first speech as prime minister on Monday, which it says will include a pledge to ease the cost of living. Image caption, The Guardian writes that Burnham is set to begin appointing his Cabinet on Monday afternoon, shortly after he formally accepts the premiership from the King at Buckingham Palace. The paper reports that ministers remain in the dark about whether they will be offered roles in Burnham's team, but adds there is "widespread belief" that Shabana Mahmood will be made chancellor and Ed Miliband the foreign secretary.

Image caption, The 2026 World Cup champions are also splashed across the Times, which put out a fresh edition on Sunday night to include Spain's triumph. The paper notes that US President Donald Trump was present at the final, where it says he was booed by a portion of the 80,663-strong crowd. The front page also includes an interview with Burnham, in which he says he wants to "draw a line" and show it is possible to "do things in a different way".

He tells the paper that he will offer Britons a series of "tangible" improvements to help with the cost of living, as the first step in his 10-year plan to "rewire the economy". Image caption, "Burning ambition," declares the Daily Mirror, which notes Burnham will be the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years. Much like other papers, the Mirror points to his first speech as prime minister, where it says he will promise to "give Britain more breathing space" on the cost of living.

Image caption, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch tells the Express that Burnham is entering Downing Street on Monday without "either a plan for government or a mandate for raising taxes". The paper says Badenoch has "torn into the incoming prime minister", after he made a suggestion that he could "ask for a little more". Image caption, The incoming prime minister's approach to spending also leads the Financial Times, which says Burnham will enter Downing Street seeking "greater sway" over important public spending decisions.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.