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Iceland appoints Bjarni Benediktsson to replace Katrín Jakobsdóttir as PM
Benediktsson takes over as Jakobsdóttir steps down after six years as PM to run in presidential elections
Iceland has appointed Bjarni Benediktsson to replace Katrín Jakobsdóttir as prime minister after she resigned to run in the country’s upcoming presidential election.
Benediktsson, who was previously the Nordic country’s foreign minister, officially took over from Jakobsdóttir on Tuesday night after she stood down following more than six years in office.
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Ubisoft appoints Cécile Russeil as EVP of Comms, DEI, HR, Legal
Ubisoft has named Cécile Russeil as its new Executive Vice President of Communications, Corporate Affairs, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, Human Resources and Legal. Russeil has worked for Ubisoft for more than 30 years in key leadership ...VentureBeat - Tech -
A transitional council is installed in Haiti, and an interim prime minister is appointed for the embattled country
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Interim prime minister in Haiti appointed, transitional council sworn in
A new, transitional council was sworn in in Haiti Thursday, formalizing the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. They take on the daunting task of restoring order in the country amid escalating gang violence and political unrest. Haiti's ...CBS News - Top stories -
Julen Lopetegui closes on Milan appointment to dash West Ham hopes
Lopetegui was one of frontrunners to replace David MoyesFormer Wolves manager more attracted by chance to join MilanMilan are close to appointing Julen Lopetegui, which puts him out of the running to replace David Moyes as West Ham’s manager.. ...The Guardian - World -
Pakistan appoint Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie in head coach roles
Former South Africa batter takes charge of white-ball sidesFormer pace bowler Gillespie appointed new Test coachPakistan have appointed former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men’s white-ball teams, while former Australia ...The Guardian - World - Pakistan -
Who will replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?
Six contenders are expected to launch bids to become the new leader of the Scottish National partyFinancial Times - World -
Taiwan's president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from ChinaABC News - World -
Wife of Spanish PM investigated for alleged corruption
Judge opens preliminary probe into allegations of influence peddling by Begoña GómezFinancial Times - World -
Wife of Spanish PM investigated for alleged corruption
Judge opens preliminary probe into allegations of influence peddling by Begoña GómezFinancial Times - Business -
Thousands rally for Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez
More than 12,000 people rally to urge the prime minister to stay in office as he decides whether to resign.BBC News - Top stories
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