Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is reported to be considering stepping down amid a crisis that saw his own finance minister resign over Donald Trump’s threat to hike trade tariffs. Mr Trudeau told his cabinet that he is considering either…
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he’ll resign as Donald Trump takes office
FBI Director Christopher Wray plans to resign at the end of the Biden administration, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Wray told bureau employees on Wednesday. “After weeks of careful thought, I’ve decided the right thing for the Bureau is…
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not resign after allegations against wife
Pedro Sánchez has said he will stay on as Spain’s prime minister, following five days of speculation over his future. Mr Sánchez cancelled official engagements last week after a court opened an initial inquiry into his wife over corruption claims.…
Dutch government collapses amid deep divisions over migration
The Dutch government fell on Friday night amid deep divisions over plans to restrict the right of asylum seekers to bring their families to the Netherlands. Mark Rutte, the prime minister, had called for a crackdown on family reunification but…
UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
The UK’s former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as a member of Parliament, accusing a parliamentary probe into the “Partygate” scandal of driving him out. Johnson, 58, said he was stepping down on Friday with immediate effect,…
PDP chairman Ayu steps down, replaced by Damagum
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed its Deputy National Chairman (North), Ambassador Umar Damagum, as acting national chairman. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the party which announced the appointment after a brief meeting, explained that the action was…
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after 9 years
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role. In a blog post, she said she had “decided to start a new chapter focused on my family, health and personal projects I’m passionate about. “YouTube’s chief…
Nicola Sturgeon to resign as Scotland’s first minister
Nicola Sturgeon is to resign as Scotland’s first minister after more than eight years in the role. The Scottish National Party leader is expected to make the announcement at a hastily-arranged news conference in Edinburgh. It is not thought that…
Top Ukrainian officials quit in anti-corruption drive
Several senior Ukrainian officials have resigned as President Volodymyr Zelensky begins a shake-up of personnel across his government. A top adviser, four deputy ministers and five regional governors left their posts on Tuesday. Their departures come as Ukraine launches a…
Kuwait cabinet resigns after disputes with parliament
The Kuwait cabinet has resigned after disputes with opposition-led parliament. Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf al-Ahmed Al-Sabah submitted the cabinet’s resignation to Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday. The resignation was sparked by a deadlock between the…