UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party.

U.K. Prime Minister Starmer resigns as Labour government seeks reboot

The party's crushing losses in nationwide local elections triggered a mutiny against Starmer, who has struggled to define his agenda and deliver on campaign promises.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, bringing an end to a turbulent tenure marked by record-low approval ratings and internal party strife. Starmer, who led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in July 2024, submitted his resignation to King

Daft Punk’s ‘One More Time’ becomes French team’s official 2026 World Cup goal song

Les Bleus’ next World Cup game is set for tonight against Iraq, and their chosen soundtrack is already delighting music fans...

Africa’s energy future will be won by governments that can move with agility

Africa does not lack energy resources. It lacks the statecraft needed to turn them into power, jobs and industrial depth.

Amazon Signs Wide-Ranging Deal With Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom Spanning Podcasts, Live Events and More

Amazon’s Wondery is aiming to amplify the game of Boardroom, the media company founded by NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, under a wide-ranging deal. Under the agreement, Wondery will have exclusive distribution and ad-sales rights to Boardroom’s

China Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Snags Top Spot as ‘Dear You’ Reaches $272 Million

Disney’s “Toy Story 5” debuted at the number one spot at the China box office during the June 19–21 weekend, grossing RMB121.2 million ($17.8 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. In second place, Jinant Film & TV’s family drama “Dear You” maintained exceptional

'Card Master': Chinese World Cup fans rally around referee Ma Ning’s first match between Curacao and Ecuador

Chinese state media outlets praised Ma’s “composed performance” officiating a match between Curacao and Ecuador - calling it a “historic moment for Chinese football”.

What is Bleach's 'Hell Arc' and why it could return soon

Rumors are surfacing about Bleach returning to serialization soon, and here is everything you need to know about the 'Hell Arc.'

China announces sanctions on 10 US companies as trade tensions flare

The sanctions come a month after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at stabilising relations.

Inside Karlovy Vary’s Double-Anniversary Visual Identity

Studio Najbrt's Jonatan Kuna and Aleš Najbrt explain what went into this year's celebratory visual identity: "[It's] not only for stars and filmmakers, but for all festival visitors and film lovers."

Venice to Istanbul: Explore more of the Balkans on the Golden Eagle Danube Express

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has refreshed its ‘Balkan Explorer’ rail route with an overnight stay in Belgrade, new Croatian stops and extended time in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Africa: With 2030 Looming, Ocean Leaders Warn Time Is Running Out for 30x30

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- A significant challenge for the conservation sector is the 30x30 goal to protect 30% of the planet's oceans by 2030. It heavily depends on the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ agreement), which is the first legally binding agreement to establish Marine

How much do Africa’s World Cup managers earn?

As the 2026 tournament gets underway, the continent’s coaches enjoy comfortable backings but still lag far behind the multi-million euro packages seen in Europe and the Americas.

EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover offer from US investment firm

The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row

Norwegian supporters in Viking helmets and national colours packed Times Square, chanting and singing before Norway’s Group I match against Senegal.

Inaccurate clothing labels a systemic issue, EU testing finds

Testing of 132 clothing items during an EU campaign found that their labels did not correctly reflect the materials used in 49 samples (37%). The testing campaign was supported by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and

Ecosystem of Japan’s Minamitori Island at risk from nuclear waste site survey: Lab

The preliminary investigation involves on-site drilling which could cause environmental damage.

Australian police seize nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine in what has become the largest bust on record

The bust of nearly 3 tonnes is the country’s largest ever and is believed to hold a street value of just shy of €500 million.

‘Flow’ Producer Matiss Kaza Boards ‘Insectarium,’ Mexican Stop-Motion Maestro Sofia Carrillo’s Feature Debut

Matīss Kaža, producer and co-writer of Gints Zilbalodis’ animated feature Oscar winner “Flow,” has boarded “Insectarium” (“Indsectario”) the upcoming and hugely awaited feature debut of Mexican stop-motion maestro Sofia Carrillo. Kaža joins the project as a producer, as does

BABELL turns Porto into a 'book city' with internationally renowned authors

Two Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners and writers will make Porto a literary capital from 24 to 29 June at the BABELL Festival, to bring readers closer to bookshops.

More than half of France under red alerts as heatwave intensifies

The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.

Reading the air on being Japanese

As birth rates fall and countries turn to immigration to address their labor shortages, a lot of countries around the world are struggling with crises of national identity. Japan is one of them. Over a decade ago, Japan began opening itself up to mass immigration. Because Japan

Shanghai Film Festival Takeaways: Debut Directors Rule the Golden Goblet While AI Remakes the Industry Around Them

The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival closed June 21 with its clearest statement yet on what the industry values most: new voices, deep pipelines, and an embrace of artificial intelligence that it insists will complement rather than displace the humans making films.

Africa: The AIDS Response Saved Millions of Children. We Cannot Abandon It Now.

[Unicef] For over four decades, the global AIDS response has been powered by grief, rage, courage, and determination. Families buried loved ones long before their time. Communities confronted discrimination and built networks of care when the silence was deafening. Scientific

Moscow shoots down nearly 60 drones; Russian attacks kill five in Ukraine

June 22 (Reuters) - Moscow shot down dozens of drones in the early hours of Monday and briefly suspended flights at airports, authorities in the Russian capital said, just days after Ukraine hit the city's oil refinery again. Ukrainian authorities said Russian drones had hit

Can the EU fix the gender pay gap? Take our poll.

The gender pay gap a persistent problem in Europe, where men earn, on average 12.7 percent more per hour. The EU has just implemented its new Pay Transparency Directive, to pull the curtain back on salary secrecy and empower employees.

Media, tech and advertising elite return to Cannes Lions Festival

“The people that will succeed in the future of media will be those that understand how to connect AI with creators, with commerce and premium media. And premium media is evolving just based on where people are spending their time.”

EU-funded technology strengthening Europe’s security

On 17-18 June, the Commission showcased how innovative EU-funded European technologies will help European law enforcement authorities to fight cross-border organised crime and terrorism with faster, more accurate and interoperable identification and detection technology. Over

Disney Plans to Open ESPN Fan House to Help Advertisers Reach Sports Fans in New Ways

Disney wants to help advertisers reach more of the sports fans under its own roof. The entertainment giant this August will launch a new interactive hub called ESPN Fan House that aims to bring fans closer to the sports they enjoy — and make advertisers part of the exchange.

Epic Storyworlds Pacts With France’s TV5Monde+ on Global Launch of Hit Kids Series ‘Guiby the Super Baby’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Canadian kids content creation company Epic Storyworlds has inked a deal with French on-demand streaming platform TV5Monde+ for its Quebec-made hit children’s animated series “Guiby the Super Baby” The deal will bring the 30 x 7’ series to more than 60 million screens across

Newsletter: A Commissioner's secret trip to Israel

In this newsletter: A high-ranking EU official visits Jerusalem on Monday, exposing a vacuum of information about the trip; UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to lay-out how he will vacate Number 10 Downing Street; plus, the EU-Moldova summit gets underway in the

South Korea ex-minister gets 25 years for role in martial law disaster: Media

Park Sung-jae was found guilty of involvement in “insurrection”, the Yonhap news agency reported.

10 Cannes Lions Events and Trends to Watch for at This Year’s Festival of Creativity

The annual Cannes Lions festival of creativity opens this year with the sectors it covers in the throes of fundamental change — so it’s no surprise that the 2026 event is packed with signs of the future and sessions with leaders who represent the transition that is upending

Crunchyroll, Goodfellas Board Xilam’s Star-Studded ‘The Wolf’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Ahead of what is turning out as a must-attend Work in Progress session at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, Academy Award-nominated French animation powerhouse Xilam Films has shared major updates on its upcoming adult-targeted psychological thriller “The Wolf,” confirming as

Indonesia's sold-out concerts, higher 6.6 sales amid market uncertainty: Is 'lipstick effect' at play?

An economist says there are signs of the "lipstick effect", whereby consumers continue spending on small luxuries while forgoing bigger-ticket purchases like homes in challenging economic times.

KQ pursues Ghana Airways deal, larger fleet as it awaits strategic investor

Kenya Airways is seeking $1.5bn and partnering with Ghana Airways to establish a multi-hub network, aiming to rival Ethiopian Airlines and secure its long-term revival.

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 22, 2026

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South Korea ex-minister gets 25 years in jail for role in martial law attempt

Park Sung-jae had held a meeting of justice ministry officials in the early hours of the martial law and checked on prison capacity should the authorities arrest anti-government figures, prosecutors say.

Albert Serra and Bi Gan Debate Literary Adaptation and Why AI Will Never Have Innocence

Spanish filmmaker Albert Serra and Chinese auteur Bi Gan had only just met for the first time last month in Paris, but at the Shanghai International Film & TV Market the two directors sat down together as if they’d been arguing about literature for years. The panel, “Stories

HubSpot: Priced For An AI Disruption That Is Not Happening

Olivia Rodrigo Scores Third No. 1 Album With ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’

The singer bested Drake for the highest album sales week of 2026 for a solo artist

Thousands of Iranians from Belgium to join the Free Iran Rally in Paris

On Saturday 20 June, the Free Iran Community in Belgium — representing tens of Iranian associations and organisations across Brussels, Flander and Wallonia — joined more than 100,000 freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of democracy at the Free Iran Rally in Paris. Thousands

'Toy Story 5' breaks record and scores biggest box office debut of 2026

Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has proven its enduring appeal, with the fifth instalment shattering box office records and securing the biggest opening weekend of 2026.

Global Animated Hit ‘Ballerina’ (‘Leap!’) Gets ‘Ballerina 2’ Movie Sequel, TV Series

“Ballerina” (‘Leap!), the animated feature global smash hit, is set to return with a “Ballerina” sequel and an animated TV series simultaneously in development. Paris-based Good Hero, also behind “Fireheart” and the upcoming “Wings of Freedom”), will produce the movie sequel

Spain pound Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Egypt tops Group G in matchday two fixtures of the 2026 World Cup

Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup.

Oil prices slip as progress in US-Iran talks eases supply concerns

Oil prices retreated on Monday after signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations eased fears of ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.

Trump threatens to invade Iran, torpedoing Swiss peace talks

US President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran and send US forces to occupy the country on Sunday appear to have derailed peace negotiations in Switzerland, with the Iranian delegation reportedly walking out and demanding an apology. Following Iran’s announcement that it

Europe Today: Starmer set to step down as US-Iran talks and Moldova summit unfold

US-Iran talks continued after a temporary pause threatened the fragile agreement, as Brussels hosted the second EU-Moldova summit focused on Chişinău's membership bid. Meanwhile, pressure grew on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as tensions between Poland and Ukraine continued to

India looks to build global brands around yoga

Many Indians see yoga as a way of life rather than a consumer activity, posing a challenge for companies seeking to build brands around the wellness phenomenon.