Politics

NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg announces that he will not extend his mandate to serve a fourth term and is expected to step down in October

NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg announces that he will not extend his mandate to serve a fourth term and is expected to step down in October.

Moldovan PM resigns amid economic crisis and war spillover

Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița stepped down on 10 February 2023 due to economic turmoil and the impact of the war in Ukraine. President Maia Sandu accepted her resignation and appointed Dorin Recean as successor.

FBU in Northern Ireland votes for strike over pay dispute

The Fire Brigades Union in Northern Ireland has voted overwhelmingly for strike action if a satisfactory pay offer is not made within ten days.

Netanyahu removes Deri from cabinet over Supreme Court ruling

UK government to block Scottish gender recognition bill

The UK government plans to block the Gender Recognition Reform Bill passed by the Scottish Parliament, citing conflict with equality protections across Great Britain. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has rejected the intervention, calling it politically motivated.

Kevin McCarthy is elected speaker of the United States House of Representatives after fifteen rounds of voting, the most rounds since 1860

Kevin McCarthy is elected speaker of the United States House of Representatives after fifteen rounds of voting, the most rounds since 1860.

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI dies at 95, funeral set for 5 January

Morrison censured over undisclosed ministerial roles

The Australian House of Representatives passed a censure motion against former Prime Minister Scott Morrison for holding five ministerial roles without public disclosure. The vote followed an inquiry into his actions during 2020–2021.