July 3 - Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said on Friday he was stepping down from his post, in a surprise announcement that also triggers the resignation of the government. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as head of the Labour party, after several days of mounting pressure following the election of his rival in a critical election Andy Burnham.…