Andy Burnham is surrounded by supporters at the Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, on June 18, 2026

Who is Andy Burnham? ‘King of the North’ eyeing No. 10

Twice defeated in Labour contests, regional powerhouse now sees a path to Downing Street

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Says he will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is chosen

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London.

Russian-occupied Crimea suspends fuel sales

Moscow-backed authorities halt public fuel sales amid pressure on supply lines

Cars line up at a petrol station in Simferopol, Crimea, last week.

European heatwave sweeps across continent

France, Spain and Germany roll out safety measures amid intensifying heat

Volunteer farmers help to fight against flames at a wildfire near Belin-Beliet, southwestern France. Wildfires have broken out across Europe this summer as successive heatwaves bake the continent, bring record temperatures and renew focus on climate change risks to industry and livelihoods.

Britain's King Charles III to reveal personal tax bill

Move to disclose monarch’s tax bill aims to boost clarity on royal finances

Britain's King Charles III waves as he arrives on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London, on June 17, 2026.

Five hurt in suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Counterterror officers join probe after suspect allegedly targets worshippers

Footage circulating on social media appeared to show a bare-chested man roaming the streets armed with a weapon, smashing property and confronting members of the public.

Record red heat alert hits a third of France

Paris parks stay open overnight as France braces for prolonged extreme heat

Paris was put on red alert for extreme heat and Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures on Monday as a heatwave across southern Europe triggered health warnings and fuelled wildfires.

Meloni shuts down Trump's 'begged for photo' claim

Meloni took to her Instagram to post a video directly rejecting Trump's latest claim

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on ahead of a working session at the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

Court bans Spanish PM's wife from leaving country

Wife of Prime Minister faces corruption and embezzlement charges

Begona Gomez, wife of Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez

Norway moves to nearly ban AI in primary schools

Children aged 6-13 face AI restrictions as Norway prioritises reading, writing and maths

One of Europe’s toughest classroom AI policies limits use for younger pupils from August.

At least 1 dead, dozens hurt after two trains collide

Train driver killed and dozens injured as major rescue operation unfolds near Bedford

Emergency personnel work on a train on the tracks outside Bedford, England, after a train from Corby to London St. Pancras and another from Nottingham to London St. Pancras, collided.

Cocktail 2 review: Love triangle lacks real spark

Stylish but shallow, the film pits women against each other while men stay central

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in a still from Cocktail 2

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