The University of Virginia’s president, James Ryan, resigned today under pressure from the Trump administration. In a statement, Ryan explained he couldn’t fight for his job at the expense of federal funding. James E. Ryan convened a meeting with his senior leadership on Friday and announced that he would be stepping down, according to a...
Elizabeth Glinka Political Editor, BBC Midlands BBC Rob Howard said health issues were the reason for his resignation The recently elected leader of Warwickshire County Council has resigned, leaving his 18-year-old deputy in charge. Reform UK councillor Rob Howard released a short statement in which he said he had made the decision with “much regret”....
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has apologised to the Spanish people after an escalating corruption scandal brought down a senior Socialist party colleague. Sánchez, who has led Spain since 2018, said there was no such thing as “zero corruption”, adding he was wrong to trust Santos Cerdán, the secretary of his party and close political colleague....
A top official within the Nashville, Tennessee, area’s Department of Justice (DOJ) offices has resigned after the Trump administration charged Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported from the U.S. earlier this year, with human trafficking. Abrego Garcia, a noncitizen who has spent nearly half his life living in Maryland, was wrongfully deported this...
Farage said Yusuf was “a huge factor” in the party’s success in last month’s elections, when Reform won a by-election, two mayoral races and gained 677 new councillors. “Politics can be a highly pressured and difficult game and Zia has clearly had enough. He is a loss to us and public life,” he wrote on...
A member of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s staff has resigned after being accused of secretly taking photos and videos of women, and recording audio of sex workers. Michael Forbes, Luxon’s deputy chief press secretary, offered his “sincerest apologies to the women I have harmed”. The allegations came to light after a sex worker...
Getty Images Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene is under fire over his family’s alleged lavish lifestyle Mongolian prime minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned after losing a confidence vote in parliament. The vote followed days of mass protests over corruption allegations – fuelled by social media posts about his son’s lavish birthday party and engagement. Oyun-Erdene, who took office...
Sonja Jessup BBC London Home affairs correspondent BBC Izzy Vine was shocked when her colleague was given back his job after he appealed against a decision to sack him Warning: This article contains language some readers might find offensive A former 999 call-handler has accused the Met Police of breaking its promise to listen to...
U.S. military veteran Jake Wood has resigned from his position as executive director of the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) just weeks after its launch, amid heavy criticism from organizations that say that the U.S.- and Israel-backed group will hinder, not help, aid delivery in the starvation-stricken enclave. Wood cited concerns over violations of “humanitarian...
The head of an organisation set up to distribute aid in Gaza as part of a controversial Israel-backed plan has resigned, saying it could not work in a way that adhered to “humanitarian principles”. Jake Wood quit the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) late on Sunday, saying it would not be able to fulfil the principles...
Broadcaster Jeff Stelling has resigned from his role as Hartlepool United’s president over the treatment of people trying to take over the club. Stelling said in a statement on X , externalthat supporters had been left in an intolerable position by the actions of current owner Raj Singh. It comes after Hartlepool board members asked...
“Over time, I have witnessed a steady erosion of the principles we promised to uphold. “Decisions are being made behind closed doors, bypassing the very structures and people the FIA exists to present.” Reid’s resignation follows changes to the FIA statutes at the last FIA General Assembly that opponents have described as “a worrisome concentration...
South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter has resigned, citing “personal reasons”. The 49-year-old took over in March 2023 and led the Proteas to the semi-final of the 50-over World Cup later that year. They also reached the T20 World Cup final in Barbados last year, losing a gripping final to India, and this year to...
Durham have re-signed New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner on a red-ball deal for the second half of the county cricket season. The 39-year-old played one Championship game and three One -Day Cup matches for Durham last season before his time was cut short by injury. Wagner, who retired from international cricket in February 2024...
Primark boss Paul Marchant has resigned following an allegation by a woman about “his behaviour towards her in a social environment”. Associated British Foods (ABF), which owns Primark, said following an investigation by external lawyers, Mr Marchant “acknowledged his error of judgement and accepts that his actions fell below the standards expected” by the business....