The Guardian

First Thing: Iran says there is ‘progress’ in talks despite Trump’s coarse threats

US president threatened Iran over strait of Hormuz in sweary outburst. Plus, Starmer to step down as UK’s PM two years after historic landslideGood morning. Iran’s foreign minister has declared “progress” after the first day of talks between high-ranking officials from Washington and Tehran ended in Switzerland, despite a tense opening marked by Donald Trump’s threats to restart attacks.Abbas Araghchi said Pakistani and Qatari mediation “has delivered major progress to end [the] Lebanon war”. Ir

general  Jun 22, 2026

WSJ World News

Sterling, Gilts Recover After U.K. Prime Minister Starmer Resigns

Yields on U.K. government bonds turned lower while sterling edged up following the announcement.

general  Jun 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Pollen Street to buy Finastra’s core banking software unit

business  Jun 22, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Pound Weakens Amid Starmer Resignation; Iran Cites Peace Talk Progress | Bloomberg Brief 6/22/2026

US equity futures waver and oil dips as Iran cites "major progress" in peace talks with the US. The pound falls against major currencies as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation. Monica Defend of Amundi Investment Institute looks ahead to a busy week of economic data. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 22, 2026

Variety

Warner Bros. Announces ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Creator Feature Debut ‘Prehistoria’ and ‘Bad Fairies’ Additional Voice Cast

As Annecy Animation Festival attendees try to avoid the scorching sun as much as they can, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation turned up the heat today in its 2026 Annecy Showcase, with both new titles and additional voice cast announced for the upcoming feature “Bad Fairies,” as well as more info on its upcoming originals. The […]

entertainment  Jun 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Porsche CEO pushes cost cuts and strategy overhaul – report

business  Jun 22, 2026

BBC World

Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says

Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.

general  Jun 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

James Acaster, Serrana Su-Ling Bliss, Dee Bradley Baker Join ‘Bad Fairies’ Cast

Cynthia Erivo and Ncuti Gatwa co-star in the upcoming animated musical from director Megan Nicole Dong featuring original songs from Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, co-creator of Broadway's 'Six.'

entertainment  Jun 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Online Animator Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano to Make Feature Debut ‘Prehistoria’ for Warners

Medrano will write and direct the original feature, an animated fantasy musical set outside her popular “Hellaverse” universe.

entertainment  Jun 22, 2026

BBC Politics

A look back at Keir Starmer's political career

The BBC's political correspondent Joe Pike outlines the highs and lows of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

politics  Jun 22, 2026

Financial Times

Germany’s Strait of Hormuz mission hits delay at Bundestag

Head of defence committee says approval for minesweepers ‘unlikely’ before summer recess

business  Jun 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance

BDO adds new tax partner in Manchester, UK

business  Jun 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Billionaire Money Managers Have Chosen Their Favorite AI Stock (and It's Not Nvidia or Alphabet)

business  Jun 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Momenta prepares $1bn Hong Kong IPO at $9bn valuation

business  Jun 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance

UniCredit lifts Commerzbank holding to 42.5%

business  Jun 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance

This Homebuilder's Average Selling Price Just Hit a 9-Year Low. Here's Why That's Great News for Home Depot

business  Jun 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Fraudulent returns cost retailers estimated £29m — report

business  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

UK Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday

People in southern Wales and area of England from Kent and Sussex to Somerset and Birmingham urged to protect themselves from extreme heatThe UK’s Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday in the face of extreme heat and humidity.It covers southern Wales as far west as Swansea, and an area of England that includes London and runs from the inland areas of Kent and Sussex, all the way across to Somerset, as far north-west as Birmingham, and as far nor

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans

Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate actionKeir Starmer has faced a problem no Labour government has needed to deal with before. His energy and climate policies – core to solving the cost of living crisis – have come under attack from opposition parties, which have made dismantling the agenda one of their top priorities, second only to immigration, in their pitch to voters.This is new in British politics, where a cross-party conse

general  Jun 22, 2026

BBC Sport

Cullen to leave Leinster at end of next season

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is to leave his role with the Irish province at the end of next season.

sports  Jun 22, 2026