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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces resignation

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday he steps down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July’s parliamentary election.

USA

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration and DOGE cost-cutting agency

Musk said on X he hoped the DOGE mission would only “strengthen over time” and become a “way of life in the government” as he announced his stepping back from the cost-cutting agency created under the Trump administration.

South Korea

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo resigns

The career bureaucrat said he was stepping down to take on a 'heavier responsibility'.

Lifestyle

Sudden exit for Gucci's creative director ahead of Milan Fashion Week

This is not the first time Gucci has taken a dramatic late-season creative shift. However, with less than three weeks before Milan Fashion Week, it's a bold move...

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Canada

Trudeau resigns as Canada's PM after growing calls to step down

Trudeau, who has led Canada for nine years as the leader of the governing Liberal Party, has seen his government thrust into turmoil after his finance minister quit last month.

South Korea

South Korea's defence minister resigns following martial law turmoil, media report

The decision came after Kim Yong Hyun, who reportedly was partially responsible for the declaration of the short-lived martial law, had offered to resign.

Culture news

Resignations rock Slovak National Gallery amid growing staff protest

177 staff members are threatening to quit in frustration over the Ministry of Culture's management of the country's foremost art institution.

Business

Why are senior leaders at Germany’s Thyssenkrupp resigning?

A bitter restructuring row has left the firm’s steel division waving goodbye to its CEO, chair and five directors.

Lifestyle

Quit while you're ahead or not: Why is it so hard to say goodbye?

As the pressure mounts on US President Joe Biden, football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and British tennis knight Sir Andy Murray to step back or step down from the top, Garfield Myrie considers why is it so hard to say goodbye?

Business

HSBC chief executive announces unexpected retirement

Noel Quinn is to step down after a tumultuous five years at the helm of the UK-based bank.

United Kingdom

Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf resigns

After torpedoing a relationship with the Greens and alienating his party, Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf was due to face a vote of no-confidence later this week – but instead pre-emptively quit Parliament. Someone else at the "helm" would be a better fit as first minister, he said.

Europe News

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez says he'll continue in office

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to remain in office with "even more strength" after a period of reflection.

Europe News

Spain's Socialist Party stands behind Sánchez amid resignation fears

The Socialist Party met in Madrid on Saturday to express support toward Pedro Sánchez as thousands in the streets call on their prime minister not to resign.

Spain

Spanish PM weighs options amid wife corruption accusations

Spain remains on edge awaiting news on whether Pedro Sánchez will stay in government or decide to step back.

Business

'Loud quitting': What is it and how does it affect businesses?

A recent workplace trend known as "loud quitting" can be devastating for both businesses, who might see their public reputations suffer, and employees, who may have a harder time finding new jobs.

World News

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after antisemitism accusations

In her resignation letter, Gay said "It has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge".