Top news of the day: At least 12 dead in Lucknow building fire; Starmer resigns as U.K. PM; and more

This news roundup covers a fatal building fire in Lucknow, the resignation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and the death of former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan. It also touches on Indian political developments and oil sector profitability.
Why it matters
These events represent significant shifts in global politics, economic leadership, and local public safety.
At least 12 people died in a fire that broke out at a three-storey commercial building housing a coaching centre in the Aliganj area in Lucknow on Monday (June 22, 2025). Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and rescue operations are underway. Unverified videos circulating on social media showed a youth falling from the first floor of the building amid flames near a railing. Locals were seen moving him away from the area.
The article is a compilation of news briefs from a major Indian newspaper, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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