Theresa May announces her resignation
Prime minister to leave on 7 June, drawing three-year tenure to a close
Prime Minister
![Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister.]()
India election: Modi set for historic landslide victory
The hugely popular BJP Hindu nationalist leader brushes aside economic woes to claim another term
![Narendra Modi Has Won Another Term As Indian Prime Minister In A Landslide Win]()
Spain rivals clash over Catalonia in election debate
Spain's prime minister faced an onslaught of criticism Monday from his right-wing rivals over Catalonia's secession crisis in a testy four-way debate ahead of elections, while he warned them against cozying up to the far-right.
![Spain rivals clash over Catalonia in election debate]()
PM May will never agree deal that could permanently keep UK in a customs union
Prime Minister Theresa May will never agree to a backstop plan to prevent a hard border with European Union member Ireland that means Britain could be permanently tied to the bloc’s customs rules, her spokeswoman said on Friday.
![The Prime Minister briefed key ministers on negotiations with Brussels, amid speculation the Government is moving closer to a deal.]()
Italian Prime Minister-designate Giuseppe Conte began putting together his cabinet team
Italian Prime Minister-designate Giuseppe Conte began putting together his cabinet team on Thursday, with party leaders pushing for an 81-year eurosceptic economist to be given the pivotal post of economy minister.
![Italian PM-designate Conte taking his time to assemble cabinet.]()
