Charles III is proclaimed Lord of Mann by Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer at Government House, Isle of Man
Charles III is proclaimed Lord of Mann by Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer at Government House, Isle of Man.
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US sanctions Iran's intelligence ministry over cyberattack on Albania
The United States imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and its minister, Esmaeil Khatib, following a cyberattack on Albania, a NATO member hosting the Iranian opposition group MEK.
Liz Truss becomes UK prime minister after leadership victory
Liz Truss succeeded Boris Johnson as prime minister following her win in the Conservative leadership contest, with her formal appointment made by the Queen at Balmoral.
Liz Truss elected Conservative leader, to become UK prime minister
Liz Truss won the Conservative Party leadership contest and will succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister on 6 September 2022.
Prime minister of Vanuatu Bob Loughman asks for the dissolution of parliament as he faces a vote of no-confidence
The prime minister of Vanuatu Bob Loughman asks for the dissolution of parliament as he faces a vote of no-confidence.
Gustavo Petro is inaugurated as the first left-wing president of Colombia
Gustavo Petro is inaugurated as the first left-wing president of Colombia.
Cook Islands hold general election with new party
Citizens of the Cook Islands voted in a general election on 1 August 2022, marking the first time a new party, the United Party, appeared on the ballot. The election occurred amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Pacific region.
Gantz and Sa'ar form alliance to challenge Lapid and Netanyahu
Benny Gantz and Gideon Sa'ar announced a joint electoral campaign to form a centrist unity government, aiming to end Israel's political crisis and prevent extremism.