Ben Carroll elected Victoria's 50th premier after Allan's resignation
Jacinta Allan's resignation triggered a leadership spill in Victoria, resulting in Ben Carroll's unanimous election as premier and Victorian Labor Party leader.
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Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru's president after June election
Keiko Fujimori assumed the presidency of Peru following her victory in the June runoff election. She will lead a government focused on security, economic growth and infrastructure development.
Protests continue in Kyiv demanding Fedorov's reinstatement as defence minister
Thousands have protested in Kyiv for the ninth consecutive day, calling for Mykhailo Fedorov's return as defence minister. The demonstrations resumed after a three-day pause, following the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
House approves war powers bill on Iran, Senate blocks it
The House voted to approve war powers legislation aimed at halting U.S. military action against Iran, but the Senate rejected the measure, preventing its advancement. The vote followed a surge in oil prices and rising gas costs in the U.S.
Hilary Benn to leave Northern Ireland role after Burnham's succession
Hilary Benn is leaving his position as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following Andy Burnham's appointment as prime minister, with Sir Chris Bryant named as his successor.
Andy Burnham elected Labour leader
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of the British Labour Party and will succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday. He won a crucial by-election in Makerfield, enabling his return to parliament and securing a decisive majority in the leadership vote.
Protests in Kyiv and Ukrainian cities over defence minister replacement
Demonstrations occurred in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities following President Zelenskyy's decision to replace Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov with Major-General Yevhenii Khmara.