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India Protest Leaders Say Government Seeks Time Until Saturday on Demand for Minister’s Resignation

India Protest Leaders Say Government Seeks Time Until Saturday on Demand for Minister’s Resignation

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NEW DELHI, ⁠July ⁠24 (Reuters) – Leaders ⁠of India’s youth-led “cockroach” ​movement said the government ‌has asked for ‌time ⁠until ⁠Saturday afternoon to respond on their ​demand for the education minister’s resignation, ​after talks with two ⁠ministers on ⁠Friday. The talks ⁠came hours ​after activist Sonam Wangchuk ​ended ⁠his 26-day hunger strike, raising hopes that the ⁠two sides could reach a breakthrough ⁠after tens of thousands of angry youth converged in the capital Delhi to demand the minister’s resignation over ⁠exam paper leaks. (Reporting by Sakshi Dayal, Tanvi Mehta and Shilpa ​Jamkhandikar; Editing by ​YP Rajesh) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters. Source link

France: Macron refuses environment minister’s resignation over pesticide law

France: Macron refuses environment minister’s resignation over pesticide law

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France’s environment minister will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill reintroducing controversial pesticides, given the “urgency” to act on climate change, her team said Wednesday. Monique Barbut had submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, but he refused it. Explanation by FRANCE 24 French politics editor Marc Perelman. Keywords for this article Source link

King Charles’s final meeting with Keir Starmer pictured as he accepts his resignation at Buckingham Palace

King Charles’s final meeting with Keir Starmer pictured as he accepts his resignation at Buckingham Palace

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© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesMeghan Markle held her baby shower in New York HELLO! has a rare inside look at the $100,000-a-night suite where Meghan Markle celebrated her baby shower – and now you can watch a video tour through the exclusive apartment.  Our US royal correspondent Alex Hurtado visited the stunning penthouse located on the Upper East Side in New York City.  The Mark Hotel is certainly a venue fit for royalty and it served as the backdrop for her 2019 baby shower when she was pregnant with Prince Archie.  The 16-story neo-Italian Renaissance, landmark building, located on the corner of 77th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan, was designed by architects Schwartz & Gross in 1926. The property offers 106 rooms, 44 suites and three penthouses.  The festivities on Meghan’s day included flower arranging, with the flowers later donated to charity.  “My girlfriends surprised me with a really beautiful baby shower in New York,” the Suits alum recalled in her and Harry’s 2022 Netflix docuseries.  “They’re like, ‘We’re going to shower her with …

Moldova’s prime minister quits, triggering government’s resignation | Politics News

Moldova’s prime minister quits, triggering government’s resignation | Politics News

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Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation came as pressure has intensified over alleged corruption in a state-owned company. Published On 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026 Moldova’s Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned from a position he has held since November, in a surprise announcement that also triggered the resignation of the government. “The moment I realized that I could no longer carry out my mandate in accordance with ‌my principles and convictions, I chose to step down,” Munteanu said in a post on social media on Friday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “I will continue to ⁠serve my country from whatever position I may hold,” he added. Munteanu, 65, gave no further details. The move is a challenge for President Maia Sandu and her ruling pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), now in its second consecutive term. According to Moldova’s parliamentary procedure, Sandu will hold consultations with parliamentary groups and then nominate ⁠a candidate for prime minister. Sandu said on Friday that Munteanu will continue to act in his role until ‌a new prime …

BBC adapts schedule for Kier Starmer resignation Question Time special

BBC adapts schedule for Kier Starmer resignation Question Time special

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The BBC has confirmed that it will air a special episode of Question Time on Friday 26 June, shaking up the BBC One schedule for that evening. The Question Time special follows Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement on Monday 22 June that he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister of the UK. He will stay in the job until a replacement is confirmed, whether this be on 16 July when nominations for the leadership election close, if there is only one candidate, or in September, when Parliament is returned and a competition would have been allowed to run its course. The Question Time special will air at 8pm on Friday 26 June, ahead of a Death in Paradise repeat at 9pm. BBC One had been set to air a repeat of Sort Your Life Out with Stacey Solomon at 8pm on Friday, but this has now been dropped from the schedule. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Victoria Starmer. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The description for the special episode of Question Time says: “Fiona …

Britons React to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Resignation Announcement

Britons React to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Resignation Announcement

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new video loaded: Britons React to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Resignation Announcement transcript Back transcript Britons React to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Resignation Announcement After Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he is resigning from his position, Britons shared their thoughts about a change of leadership. “That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.” “I’m not surprised. I think he’s done the right thing. I think he needs to step aside and let someone else take over.” “No —” “I don’t think there’ll be any change. It’s just another day, another leader.” “It doesn’t matter. The situation doesn’t — it doesn’t help. It’s just a new face, but the same.” “People do want change. I think that no one is happy with the way that things are at the moment.” “Everyone can feel that the country isn’t where it should be.” “We’ve had many changes of prime ministers in recent years, which is very unusual for the U.K. We really need stability and someone who’s going to get on and meet …

Donald Trump breaks silence on Starmer resignation with brutal comment | World | News

Donald Trump breaks silence on Starmer resignation with brutal comment | World | News

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Mr Trump said: “He’s a very nice man. He’s sort of a friend of mine.” “I mean, he was not good to us with NATO… he said we can’t use the island.” Mr Trump said Sir Keir has “two problems”: energy and immigration. He said the UK has avoided drilling for oil in the North Sea due to environmental reasons and attributed this in part to Sir Keir’s downfall. Mr Trump added that crime in the UK was another reason for the PM’s resignation. “He’s really hurt himself very, very badly.” Mr Trump and Sir Keir have had a publicly tumultuous relationship. The two leaders publicly clashed over Iran and UK support for the US in the war. Mr Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social before Sir Keir’s announcement that he would be quitting. Trump wrote in the post: “Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT” Sir Keir …

Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech

Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation Monday, succumbing to pressure from his Labour Party. Here is the text of his speech outside 10 Downing Street. A page in our country’s history turned after years of disappointment and despair. The chance to change the lives of millions of people for the better. Source link

British PM Starmer announces resignation: What happens next?

British PM Starmer announces resignation: What happens next?

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Prime ​Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation Monday, paving the way for Britain to have ​its seventh ‌leader in 10 years. Read moreBritain’s Keir Starmer announces resignation as prime minister Here’s what ⁠happens next: How does a leadership contest work? Any candidate wishing to replace Starmer ‌would need to secure the support of 20% of ⁠Labour members of parliament. With Labour currently holding 403 seats, that equates to 81 lawmakers, including the challenger. Candidates ​also must hit thresholds for support from grassroots ‌Labour Party organisations, and from affiliated organisations such as trade unions. Who gets to decide the winner? If more than one candidate ‌qualifies, the winner is decided by a ballot of all Labour Party ​members and affiliates. The winner then becomes prime minister. How long would it take? Though the timeline is officially decided by the ​party’s governing body, Starmer said nominations would open on ​July 9 and close before parliament goes ​into recess, which is scheduled for July 16. He said if there were to be ​a contest, it should be completed …