Hungary fighter jet crash ends with safe ejection, PM says
A Hungarian Air Force fighter jet crashed; the pilot ejected and is safe, with the prime minister confirming there are no reported injuries. An investigation into the cause is underway.
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PM's Quiet Hours: Why Takaichi Spends Long Days at the Official Residence
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi explains why she spends long hours secluded at the official residence, describing the routine as part of her focus on governance and security while balancing public appearances.
Larry the Cat Welcomes Burnham, Celebrating 15 Years at Downing Street
Larry the Cat, Downing Street's Chief Mouser since 2011, greeted Andy Burnham as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, marking 15 years of service behind 10 Downing Street and becoming a beloved figure who has met world leaders, schoolchildren and the press, with a devoted following and even calls for an honorary knighthood.
Burnham poised to become UK’s seventh PM amid decade of upheaval
Andy Burnham is poised to become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer as Britain endures a decade of political churn driven by stagnant wages and high taxes; his historic Catholic faith marks a first for the office, and the transition will unfold with Buckingham Palace ceremonies and subsequent cabinet appointments as Burnham forms a government.
Burnham Named UK Prime Minister, Promises to Unite Regions and Cut Costs
Andy Burnham, Labour’s leader and former Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed the 'King of the North,' is set to become the UK’s 59th prime minister after Labour won the leadership following Keir Starmer’s resignation. He will be invited by King Charles III to form a government, return to Parliament, and deliver his first address from 10 Downing Street, with priorities including making life more affordable and reducing regional inequalities; early talks have floated measures such as placing Thames Water under Special Administration. The next general election remains due in 2029, and the transition is expected to be swift with the traditional 'kissing hands' ceremony.
Burnham finalising cabinet as he prepares to become PM on Monday
Labour leader Andy Burnham says he is finalising his cabinet and will announce it on Monday as he takes over as prime minister, signaling a team that reflects all parts of the party and communities while prioritising social-care reform and greater devolution.
Lithuania’s PM resigns after turbulent tenure, paving way for new cabinet
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and her cabinet resigned after about ten months in office, with Ruginienė set to return as social affairs minister in a new cabinet led by Mindaugas Sinkevičius. The tenure was marked by crises including balloon-smuggling incidents, drone incursions, a high defence budget, and ministerial dismissals, plus controversy over trips and leaked data. The reshuffle realigns the coalition, with Social Democrats retaining core ministries and Democrats For Lithuania rejoining; Sinkevičius’s nomination to Seimas is expected to be submitted soon.
Romania names Adrian Veștea as next PM candidate after Tomac setback
Romanian President Nicușor Dan designated Adrian Veștea, a center-right politician and former development minister, as the next prime minister after Eugen Tomac failed to gather enough support for a technocratic cabinet; Veștea now has 10 days to form a government and secure parliamentary approval, with potential friction from Tomac’s party (PNL).
Canada's Jewish community braces as antisemitism rises, PM warns
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is failing its Jewish community as antisemitism rises, telling leaders at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto that action is needed.
Two injured after Malta fireworks factory blasts and continuing explosions
A powerful explosion at the Ta' Lourdes fireworks factory in northern Malta injured two men in nearby fields, with a second blast and smaller detonations continuing hours later; authorities said no workers were at the factory at the time, and Prime Minister Robert Abela expressed sympathy and said assistance would be provided.
HBO’s Prime Minister Tops Documentary Emmys Amid Night of Wins for NatGeo and Netflix
HBO’s Prime Minister, a documentary about Jacinda Ardern that premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival (winning the Audience Award), won Best Documentary at the Documentary Emmys. Nat Geo and Netflix tied for the most wins on the night with six apiece, while PBS and other outlets picked up a slate of additional honors across categories.
Senegal taps ex-banker for prime minister post in cabinet overhaul
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named a former banking executive as the country's new prime minister, signaling a cabinet reshuffle as his administration seeks to recalibrate governance.
Senegal’s new leader fires prime minister in high-stakes cabinet shake-up
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed the prime minister after months of simmering tensions, prompting a major cabinet reshuffle that could signal a shift in policy and the country’s political trajectory.
Britain’s leadership test: why governing feels harder than ever
Britain isn’t ungovernable, but a BBC InDepth analysis argues leadership is stretched by five prime ministers in seven years, Brexit and other crises, a centralised No.10, civil-service friction, and a public demanding quick results—highlighting a need for blunt truths, fiscal realism, and durable leadership to steady governance.
Latvian PM resigns as drone row collapses ruling coalition
Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after a dispute over how to respond to stray drones likely Ukrainian and bound for Russia; her firing of the defence minister triggered his party’s withdrawal of support and toppled the four-party coalition ahead of October elections. The incident highlighted gaps in crisis response and alert messaging, but caused no casualties as Latvia continues to back Ukraine and bolster defence, with President Edgars Rinkēvičs planning a quick formation of a new government.