Rishi Sunak becomes new UK prime minister

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LONDON (AP) – Rishi Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister of the year yesterday and now must turn his attention to an economic crisis that has left the country’s finances in a precarious state and millions of Britons struggling to afford food and energy bills.

Sunak, the United Kingdom’s first leader of colour, met at Buckingham Palace with King Charles III.

King Charles III meets with new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Buckingham Palace in London. PHOTO: AP