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South Korea

Tenth successive weekend protest against South Korea's president

New Year's Eve did not prevent thousands of people to rally in Seoul against Park Geun-hye, demanding the president's resignation over a corruption scandal.

Italy

Political turmoil in Italy: a new government or early elections?

Talks begin in Italy on Thursday to try to end the country’s political crisis.

Italy

Italy's PM Renzi resigns, opening up speculation on the new government

As promised, Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi has formally tendered his resignation to the president.

Italy

Italy's prime minister Renzi confirms resignation, hints at early elections

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has officially tendering his resignation, stepping down after losing a referendum on Sunday.

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Italy

Italy's Matteo Renzi to delay resignation until budget is passed

Italy’s outgoing Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has agreed to stay in office for a few more days after talks at the presidential palace.

USA

US Intelligence Chief James Clapper resigns

America’s top spy, the US’ Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, has resigned.

Montenegro

Montenegro PM resigns after close to three decades as leader

Prime Minister of Montenegro Milo Djukanovic has resigned after twenty five years in power.

United Kingdom

UKIP loses its leader after only 18 days in the job

Britain’s UK Independence party or UKIP has lost its new leader after only 18 days.

Spain

Spain: Socialist leader Sanchez quits, paving way for end to political paralysis

The embattled leader of Spain’s opposition Socialists resigned on Saturday, clearing the way for a possible end to nine months of political deadlock in the…

Sport

A favour for a friend led to Big Sam's fall from grace

Sam Allardyce spoke to the media for the first time since his resignation as head coach England on Tuesday evening.

United Kingdom

David Cameron steps down as MP for Witney

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down as the MP for Witney, seemingly ending his political career.

World News

Head of Australian inquiry into abuse of aboriginal boys quits

The head of an Australian inquiry into aboriginal boys being abused in detention has resigned.

Turkey

Turkey: two senior generals resign as post-coup crackdown deepens

In Turkey two senior generals have resigned, as the prime minister prepared to meet military commanders for a major overhaul the armed forces in the wake of a failed…

United Kingdom

Theresa May to become UK prime minister on Wednesday

David Cameron has said Theresa May will become the UK’s next Prime Minister after confirming he plans to resign on Wednesday.

United Kingdom

In the wake of Brexit, who is tipped for the UK's top spot?

Former Mayor of London and prominent ‘Leave’ campaigner Boris Johnson faced angry crowds in London on Friday (June 24).

United Kingdom

UK ship 'needs new captain' after Leave vote - Cameron

Hot on the heels of the seismic vote for the UK to leave the EU came the dramatic announcement from David Cameron that he will step down as prime minister by the…

Brazil

Brazil in crisis after leaked tape forces out interim President's ally

Brazil’s minister of planning Romero Juca has stepped aside over claims he conspired to obstruct an investigation into the country’s biggest-ever corruption…

Austria

Austrian chancellor steps down after disappointment in presidential elections

He’s the latest – and one of the most prominent – politicians to fall under the pressure of the migrant crisis. In a surprise to many, Austrian

Belgium

Belgium's transport minister quits amid accusations over Brussels Airport security

Jacqueline Galant quit amid claims she neglected EU reports that highlight safety failings at the site, which was the target of ISIL-inspired suicide bombers on March 22.

Spain

Spain's acting Industry Minister resigns

Jose Manuel Soria's name has been linked to revelations in the Panama Papers