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• Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll resigned on Monday following repeated clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the removal of several combat-tested leaders. • The resignation highlights internal friction within the Trump administration's Defense Department over leadership changes and military strategy. • Separately, major studios including Disney, Netflix, and Amazon are shifting production away from Los Angeles to leverage lower labor costs and government subsidies.

Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officialsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll has handed his resignation to Donald Trump, the White House said on Monday,The army official, who is second in line to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, had reportedly been eyeing an exit from the Pentagon amid apparent friction with the secretary. Continue reading...

Tory leader expected to install Tom Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary as Cleverly quits to run for London mayorKemi Badenoch is to reshuffle her shadow cabinet on Monday, and is expected to install Tom Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary to replace Priti Patel.Tugendhat, a former security minister, was a leadership candidate who had previously declined to join the shadow cabinet. Badenoch is also expected to replace James Cleverly, the shadow communities secretary, who has resigned from the shadow cabinet to run for London mayor. Continue reading...

Shadow minister for housing, communities and local government to resign with immediate effectJames Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London.The Tory heavyweight, who was once home and foreign secretary and is shadow minister for housing, communities and local government, told the Sunday Times he will resign with immediate effect. Continue reading...

• South Korean President has accepted the resignation of Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho. • The departure follows a period of political tension after the liberal bloc implemented a controversial overhaul of the nation's criminal justice system. • Jung previously cited personal health struggles, specifically mentioning a sleep disorder during a late July meeting with the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee.

• The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma will host a quarterly meeting for Tribal leaders and partners on August 27 in Tulsa. • The agenda focuses on critical issues including federal Indian health policy, Tribal sovereignty, and Native voter engagement for the upcoming November election. • Leaders will specifically address emerging threats to Tribal gaming posed by the rise of prediction markets.

Yolŋu independent Yiŋiya Guyula accused the CLP of ‘contributing to the breakdown of our culture and people, in what is becoming a slow genocide’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA First Nations MP from the Northern Territory has resigned from parliament, accusing the ruling Country Liberal party of introducing laws that are “dehumanising, oppressing and destroying our communities and our people”, and contributing to a breakdown of culture that he says is “becoming a slow genocide”.Yiŋiya Guyula, a Yolŋu man from the Djambarrpuyŋu clan in east Arnhem Land, was elected as the independent member for Nhulunbuy, now known as Mulka, in 2016. Continue reading...

Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on FridayJason Arday, the black academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of Cambridge, has been found dead at his home in south London.The Metropolitan police said officers were called to Arday’s address by the London ambulance service after 3pm on Friday. Continue reading...

• Indian benchmark indices extended their losses on Wednesday, with the Sensex dropping 615.12 points (0.79%) to 77,539.13 and the Nifty falling 196.85 points (0.80%) to 24,274.85. • The market downturn was significantly driven by pressure on Tata Group stocks following the resignation of N. Chandrasekaran. • This decline reflects investor anxiety over leadership changes at one of India's largest conglomerates and broader market volatility.

Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career• Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: new claims surrounding a star Cambridge professorJason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, has resigned after the university announced he was to face a new investigation into his qualifications and career.Arday, who had been dogged by a growing series of questions over his academic work and credentials, issued a statement on Wednesday night, saying the “relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love”. Continue reading...

Masoud Pezeshkian dismisses talk of internal rift as hardline Assembly of Experts call US negotiations ‘futile’Middle East crisis live – latest updatesMasoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s president, has been forced to deny claims that he has repeatedly threatened to resign as he battles hardline factions opposed to reaching a settlement with the US over the strait of Hormuz.The US and Europe hope a deal is imminent to reopen the strait and they are putting pressure on Oman to accept a temporary agreement that officials in Muscat fear will leave Iran retaining near permanent dominance of the vital oil shipping channel. Ships would enter the strait in a route close to Iran, but leave on a route that passes through Iranian and Omani waters. Continue reading...

Bernie Moreno, Miller’s ex-father-in-law, says congressman is unfit for office as Miller denies allegationsMax Miller, the Republican representative from Ohio, is facing a rising groundswell of resignation calls from his own party over domestic abuse allegations after his ex-father-in-law, Bernie Moreno, a GOP senator, said he was unfit to serve in Congress.With a deadline looming for party leaders to choose a potential replacement, Miller, a former White House aide, also came under pressure from Donald Trump on Monday after the president reportedly called and told him “things aren’t looking good” for his re-election campaign against Democrat opponent, Brian Poindexter. Continue reading...

Senator Bernie Moreno says congressman and ex-son-in-law should step down after his daughter’s allegationsRepublican senator Bernie Moreno on Sunday publicly called for Representative Max Miller, his ex son-in-law, to step down from Congress amid allegations of domestic and child abuse.As recently as Friday, the Ohio senator had avoided giving his opinion directly on accusations made by his daughter, Emily Moreno, against the congressman. Continue reading...

Adam O’Neal did not give reason for his departure at end of August, in another major shakeup at US publicationThe Washington Post had realized a state of relative calm in the five months since the paper was turned upside down in February, when nearly half the newsroom was laid off and its unpopular publisher, Will Lewis, abruptly resigned.But on Friday, staffers were shocked to find out that Adam O’Neal, a millennial hired last year to lead its opinion section, was already leaving. Continue reading...

UK prime minister is the first head of a major nation to call on the under-pressure Fifa president to step downUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has called on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to resign over his “outrageous” plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.Infantino faces growing pressure over his proposals, which triggered a backlash among major football bodies and prompted the resignation on Friday of a key advisor. Continue reading...

Mayor announces resignation of Shon Barnes after city officials faced criticism over response to Sunday shootingSeattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city’s response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Katie Wilson, the mayor, said on Thursday.The announcement followed hours of speculation about whether Shon Barnes would step down, as some of his supporters said he had rebuffed Wilson’s request that he resign. Continue reading...

• The CJP reported that the Indian government has assured protections for all protesters following a series of late-night discussions on July 28, 2026. • An exclusive report reveals that the Centre attempted to shift Dharmendra Pradhan's portfolio as an alternative before his eventual resignation. • In Bihar, a police constable has been suspended after allegedly using an AK-47 weapon against protesters.

Premier announces she is stepping down from the top job ahead of expected spill, says her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’ The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has announced her resignation from the top job, after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.Allan on Monday had vowed to challenge for the leadership after a group of MPs told her she no longer had the support of caucus and urged her to stand down, and the deputy premier, Ben Carroll, confirmed he would nominate for the Labor leadership. Continue reading...

Secretary and president of Australian Council of Trade Unions announced surprise departures on Monday eveningThe leadership of the trade union movement is set for a major shakeup after the secretary and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions announced their surprise departures.The ACTU’s secretary, Sally McManus, and its president, Michele O’Neil, revealed on Monday night they would be stepping down after eight years together. Anthony Albanese described both as personal friends and “giants of the labour movement”. Continue reading...

• During the Parliament monsoon session on July 27, Union minister Jitendra Singh is scheduled to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. • CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar submitted a Suspension of Business notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to demand an Independent Judicial Commission. • The requested commission would investigate police actions against students protesting NEET exam irregularities and the broader failure of the national examination system.

• The "Cockroach movement" in India has announced the end of its protests following successful negotiations with the government. • The decision comes shortly after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation. • This resolution marks a significant political shift, as the resignation of a high-ranking minister appears to have satisfied the movement's demands.

• India’s "Cockroach movement" has officially ended weeks of widespread protests after the government agreed to meet all of the group's demands. • The resolution follows the resignation of the education minister, a key move that satisfied the protesters' requirements for accountability. • This movement highlights significant public unrest regarding educational policies and the demand for leadership changes within the ministry.

• Sonam Wangchuk praised Gen Z and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) for achieving a "democratic victory" after the government accepted key demands, leading to the end of protests at Jantar Mantar. • The movement saw a significant outcome today as Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister. • Wangchuk emphasized that a nation is not built by resignation alone, calling for sweeping reforms in governance and the education system.

• India's education minister has resigned following weeks of intense demonstrations led by the "Cockroach" movement. • The protests concluded after the Indian government agreed to accept all demands put forward by the movement. • This resignation marks a significant political victory for the protesters and highlights growing public dissatisfaction with the education ministry.

• India's education minister has resigned following nationwide protests led by the viral Cockroach Janta Party. • The movement called off its demonstrations on Saturday after the government agreed to accept all of the activists' major demands. • This escalation represents a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, forcing high-level government concessions.

• Sonam Wangchuk has reacted to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, describing the development as a "victory of democracy." • Wangchuk attributed the outcome to the strength of peaceful, patient, and persistent public participation rather than political confrontation. • The event highlights the impact of democratic accountability and the effectiveness of non-violent public action in influencing political leadership.

• India's education minister has resigned following massive street protests led by the nation's youth. • The demonstrations represent some of the largest protests in recent years and created a significant political crisis for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The resignation is seen as a major victory for the protesters and a strategic move to mitigate political damage.

• India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following a series of nationwide protests, sit-ins, and hunger strikes led by the youth-driven 'Cockroach' movement. • Pradhan announced his departure via a post on X, marking a significant political victory for the student activists who spearheaded the demonstrations. • The resignation serves as a critical turning point in the movement's effort to demand educational reforms and government accountability.