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Japan's first female PM says makeup and housework add hours to her working day

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Watch Live: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British PM

Watch as outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns from the role, paving the way for Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, to take over.

Europe News

Moldova president nominates pro-European businessman Tofan for PM

If approved by parliament, Tofan will be tasked with driving Moldova closer to realising its EU membership goal and reviving an economy that has experienced years-long decline.

Europe News

Moldovan prime minister resigns after eight months in office

Moldova's president Maia Sandu said she would start consultations with the country's political parties on Monday over selecting a new prime minister.

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Lithuania's parliament approves Sinkevičius as prime minister

Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, on Tuesday approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius as the country's new prime minister — a third Social Democrat prime minister in this parliamentary term.

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The Cube

Does the UK really have the highest prime minister turnover in Europe?

The resignation of Keir Starmer means that the UK, a European country once known for its ability to return stable governments, will see its seventh prime minister since 2016. Social media users claim this is the highest rate on the continent. Is this true?

Europe News

Lithuania PM Ruginienė resigns after less than a year in office

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė resigned on Tuesday together with her cabinet, ending a ten-month tenure. She is to return to government as social affairs minister in a new cabinet expected to be led by Mindaugas Sinkevičius — the third Social Democrat prime minister since the 2024 elections.

Europe News

Portugal warns of phishing campaign using prime minister’s name

The statement was circulated to editorial offices late on Monday night, reaching newsrooms shortly before midnight, according to the organisation.

Health news

EU leaders eye coordinated response to growing drug trade

European leaders on Friday urged the European Commission, EU countries and relevant agencies to strengthen coordination in a fight against a €31 billion-worth illicit drugs market.

Europe News

Sinkevičius says he will be Lithuania's new PM after reshuffle

The three-party coalition must still sign an agreement formalising the new alliance, expected to take place on 18 June, which will then be approved by the country's president.

Europe News

Romanian president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister

Romania has been embroiled in a renewed political crisis since its government collapsed in May following a no-confidence vote against Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Qatar

Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf states

Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.

Europe News

Bulgarian parliament confirms Rumen Radev as new prime minister

Radev won last month’s election, seen by many as one of the most consequential in the Balkan nation’s recent history, by a landslide, securing an outright majority for the first time since 1997. He was given the presidential mandate to govern on Thursday.

Europe News

EU critic Rumen Radev named new Bulgarian prime minister

Radev won the first outright parliamentary majority in Bulgarian elections since 1997 last month on promises to fight corruption.

Qatar

Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as US–Iran mediation gathers pace

With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East.

Nepal

Balendra Shah takes oath of office as Nepal's youngest prime minister

Balendra Shah will lead a government tasked with navigating deep public frustration with Nepal's established parties, who were widely blamed by voters for corruption and chronic political instability.

Europe News

Government announces fuel discounts and housing incentives

After this morning’s cabinet meeting, Portugal’s prime minister addressed the nation to unveil exceptional fuel subsidies linked to the war in the Middle East, and housing measures too. A VAT cut was ruled out.