Michael Matheson says he does not want to become a distraction as Holyrood prepares to publish investigation

Wrestling mogul is accused of physical and emotional abuse and sexual assault and trafficking by former employee

McMahon denies sexual abuse and trafficking allegations levelled by former employee Janel Grant

McMahon denies sexual abuse and trafficking allegations levelled by former employee Janel Grant

‘This morning, I was determined to fight for my position. However, a few hours ago, I received an ultimatum from Lake’s team: resign today or face the release of a new, more damaging recording,’ said Jeff DeWit

James Cleverly has said it would be “foolish” for the Tory party to indulge in infighting following Sir Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to be replaced. “I know Simon very well, I like him and respect him. I could not disagree with him mor ...

Golriz Ghahraman apologises and cites mental health concerns: ‘I fell short. I’m sorry’

Lewisham residents will soon vote for his replacement

Second female prime minister of Fifth Republic resigns after days of speculation about reshuffle, with Le Pen party ahead in polls

The French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has handed in her resignation to president Emmanuel Macron on Monday after less than two years in the job.

Exclusive: Tory rebel and ex Army officer who quit over her selection as MP set to challenge Ms Truss - as he resigns as deputy lieutenant of Norfolk to mount challenge

Wayne LaPierre served as CEO and executive vice president of the NRA since 1991

Former minister also resigns as an MP, which will trigger byelection in his Kingswood constituency

Only one full-time officer remains on the police force

Reverend Al Sharpton led a picket outside the Manhattan office of hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman on Thursday 4 January, to protest his attacks towards Harvard University president Claudine Gay. Mr Ackman, a Harvard graduate who has donated millio ...

A senior Education Department official says he ‘cannot stay silent as this administration turns a blind eye’

Claudine Gay announces in letter she is stepping down after just six months and returning to position as member of the faculty

In a letter posted on the university’s website, Gay says ‘it has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign’

Dr Gay faced harsh backlash for her comments to lawmakers about antisemitism on campus following Hamas attack on Israel

Chief constable Chris Rowley will step down from the role in March after a 31-year career with the force