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“The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture.” Alfred Hitchcock wasn’t wrong when he offered these words of wisdom. Heroes are great and all that, but a great antagonist makes a film. From Hannibal Lecter to Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear, via Anton Chigurh and the Joker, it’s plain to see that devious bastards are the ones that stand out. Disney is no different in this respect. Beyond loveable protagonists and, let’s face facts, very creepy princes who need to learn that an erection is not consent, the House of Mouse has given audiences some cracking scoundrels. Some heinous. Some nightmarish.…
Andy Burnham is the new Labour MP for Makerfield, heading for parliament and, likely, Number 10. But what does his momentous win here on the outskirts of Wigan tell us about his chances of masterminding a wider Labour revival as prime minister? Host Patrick Baker has been in the constituency over the past few weeks, speaking to people who live and work in this curiously normal part of the country about the prospect of a Burnham premiership. On the campaign trail, Labour MP Peter Dowd reveals what kind of reaction he has been getting on the doorstep and shares his…
By Tamsin Paternoster & Video by Maud Zaba Published on 19/06/2026 – 11:09 GMT+2•Updated 12:34 The UK’s plans to ban social media access for teenagers has reignited a debate playing out across Europe, as governments face growing calls from parents to teachers to protect children online. Countries including France, Spain, Austria and Denmark are all discussing measures to restrict access for children, with concerns ranging from cyberbullying and addictive platform design, to tragedies including suicide and self-harm. According to a study by WHO-backed Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, problematic social media use among adolescents increased from 7% in 2018 to 11%…
Thick smoke was seen rising above villages including Nabatiyeh al-Faouqa, Choukine and Kfar Sir, while additional strikes were reported near Baalbek. The violence came just days after the United States and Iran signed a framework agreement intended to halt fighting across multiple fronts, including Lebanon. Israeli forces also reported the deaths of soldiers in southern Lebanon, the first such losses since the deal was announced. In the Baalbek district, ambulances, civil defence crews and army units deployed to strike locations as rescue operations continued on 19 June. Damaged vehicles and burned-out cars were visible near impact sites. Further south, traffic…
In a LinkedIn post on Friday morning, Edwards revealed he had notified Ian Murray, the minister for digital government and data, of his resignation, which has taken immediate effect. “From the time the investigation was launched, I have accepted that there have been occasions where I exercised poor judgement and made attempts at humour that were inappropriate and caused offence,” Edwards said in the statement. “It is for this reason that I have decided that it is appropriate that I resign from my position.” Edwards announced in April, following inquiries by POLITICO, that he had voluntarily stepped back from his duties at…
By Jacqueline Mahon, UNFPA Representative to Ukraine Published on 19/06/2026 – 11:57 GMT+2 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. This article contains references to and descriptions of sexual violence. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available. Last year I sat in a room in Kyiv at a gathering of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. One man told us he was a survivor. He spoke softly, and as he spoke his hands curled; a woman held…
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By Babak Kamiar & Euronews Persian Published on 19/06/2026 – 11:22 GMT+2•Updated 11:23 Iran’s national football team is still being held to entry restrictions inside the US two days after Washington and Tehran signed a framework deal aimed at ending their war, causing further ire and threatening to put a stain on this summer’s World Cup. The 14-point deal, separately signed by US President Donald Trump in Versailles and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Wednesday, makes no mention of eased conditions for Iranian nationals, including footballers, moving through US immigration. Iran’s football federation said on Thursday it would file a formal…
After shaking Costa’s hand, De Wever explained: “I was saying you’re the only one who can represent us.” After a brief pause, Costa responded: “Thank you very much.” “And that we should send you to Moscow as soon as possible,” De Wever added with a grin. The quip was a reference to leaders’ discussions over whether the EU should establish a direct channel of communication with Putin and, more broadly, who, if anyone, should speak for the bloc in any future peace negotiations. Costa immediately burst out laughing. “Because you don’t like me in Brussels!” he fired back before disappearing…
Published on 19/06/2026 – 11:28 GMT+2 Russian drones struck two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea on Thursday night, Ukrainian authorities said. According to Oleksii Kuleba, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, the drones hit one vessel flying the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis and one Panamanian-flagged ship, leaving one person dead and five injured. One of the injured sailors is in a critical condition, per Kuleba. “This is yet another proof that Russia is waging a war against freedom of navigation, international trade, and global food security,” he wrote. The governor of Ukraine’s Odesa region, Oleh Kiper,…