Johnson allies defiant as opposition spreads to his caretaker role in government

Calls are growing for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to leave Number 10 Downing Street sooner rather than later, after he announced on Thursday that he recognizes the governing Conservative Party no longer wants him as leader.

The Prime Minister never used the word "resign" in his statement outside Number 10, and insisted he plans to remain as a caretaker Prime Minister until the party has a chance to elect a new leader.

But several top Conservatives are rejecting that idea, calling it unsustainable.

Our reporter in London is Olly Barratt.

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The White House insists the relationship between the US and the UK will not be affected by the change at the top in Downing Street.

But our US correspondent Simon Marks says there's already been one immediate impact.

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George Floyd killer sentenced to 21 years for violating civil rights

The former US police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd has
been sentenced to 21 years in prison for violating Mr Floyd's civil
rights.

Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the charge in December, in a deal that
could see him moved to a prison with more favourable conditions.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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S&P matches longest winning streak of the year

The S&P has matched its longest winning streak of the year, reporting
gains for the fourth day in a row.

US investors hope it's a sign markets are rallying after a poor start
to the year.

Sarah Walton reports

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In statement about collapse of Johnson government, Biden makes no mention of...Johnson

President Biden says he looks forward to continuing "close cooperation" with the UK government.

But in a statement about Boris Johnson's resignation, he makes no mention of…Boris Johnson.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Protests grow over Johnson's proposed "caretaker administration"

Calls are growing for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to leave Number 10 Downing Street sooner rather than later, after he announced on Thursday that he recognizes the governing Conservative Party no longer wants him as leader.

The Prime Minister never used the word "resign" in his statement outside Number 10, and insisted he plans to remain as a caretaker Prime Minister until the party has a chance to elect a new leader.

But several top Conservatives are rejecting that idea, calling it unsustainable.

And the leader of the opposition Sir Keir Starmer is threatening Parliamentary action to derail Mr. Johnson's plans.

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Sebastian Payne is chief political correspondent for the Financial Times.

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Meanwhile, it's reported that Boris Johnson is attempting to remain in office so that his wedding reception can be held at Chequers, the country estate that comes with the job of Prime Minister.

Reporter Kitty Donaldson, chief UK political reporter with Bloomberg, says the invitations have already been sent to guests, and the Prime Minister and his wife are resisting calls for them to find a new venue.

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UGANDA ARMY OVERUNNS ADF CAMPS IN DRC

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Uganda People's Defence Force says they've significantly reduced the security threat from Allied Democratic Forces a terrorist group operating in the jungles of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Ugandan army together with DRC government forces revealed that over the weekend they launched an attack and destroyed more terrorist camps in the East part of the country.

Hillary Ayesiga reports

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U.S. House panel asks gunmaker CEOs to testify amid mass shootings

Gunmakers in the United States have been asked to testify at the House of Representatives.

The move follows a wave of high-profile mass shootings - the last one during an Independence Day parade last weekend.

From New York, Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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KREMLIN AND KYIV RESPOND TO BORIS JOHNSON'S INTENT TO RESIGN

In response to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing his resignation, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters the UK government's crisis was not the priority of their work, but noted "Johnson doesn't like us very much, and we don't like him either".

Ex-President and current Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, wrote on his Telegram channel that Mr Johnson's departure was the "natural result of British arrogance and incompetent politics."

Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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Former British PM tells Boris Johnson to leave Downing Street ""for the overall wellbeing of the country."

Sir John Major says Boris Johnson should not remain in Downing street "for the overall wellbeing of the country."

In a letter to the executive body that runs the Conservative Party, the former British Prime Minister says it may be unsustainable for Mr Johnson to stay in office for up to three months, as he has proposed to do.

That is a view shared by numerous other Tory MPs, who forced Boris Johnson to announce his resignation following a series of scandals.

Our UK Correspondent Olly Barratt talks us through the latest event that led to Boris Johnson's downfall.

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Top conservatives demand Boris Johnson step down immediately

Top Conservative Lawmakers are demanding Boris Johnson step down immediately as Britain's Prime Minister following his resignation.

Mr Johnson was pushed out by a groundswell of pressure from within his own party over his fitness to govern following a series of scandals.

Boris Johnson says he'll stay on as PM until his replacement is appointed, but as Sally Patterson reports from Westminster, he's facing opposition on that front as well.

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Boris Johnson announces his intention to quit, but also to stay on as a caretaker Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he now recognizes that his stewardship of the Conservative Party and thus the British government is coming to an end.

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He spoke outside Number Ten Downing Street after another dizzying morning of further resignations from his government….but also activity to fill some of the vacant positions.

He insists he will remain in office leading a caretaker government…possibly until the autumn, if that's how long it takes the party to choose a successor….but made it clear that after 24 very uncertain hours, he does now foresee a change at the top.

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He offered no contrition for the ordeal he has put the country through…nor any words of apology to members of his own party who have resigned from his government en masse this week…prompting his ouster.

Before the Prime Minister made that speech, the leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, insisted he would call for a no-confidence vote in Parliament IF Boris Johnson attempted to stay in office leading a caretaker administration.

And he flayed the governing Conservative Party for standing by the Prime Minister for so long.

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It remains unclear whether the Prime Minister has sufficient support of Conservative members of Parliament to create a caretaker administration and lead it.

Boris Johnson Speaks Outside Number 10

Boris Johnson has given his resignation address outside Number 10 Downing Street.

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Next few months uncertain for UK Government, says former Civil Service chief

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to remain in post until the autumn.

This comes after several cabinet ministers stood down, calling on the prime minister to go.

He is expected to formally resign in the coming hours.

Many, however, question whether Boris Johnson's government will be able to function over the summer.

Lord Bob Kerslake is former head of the Civil Service and says it's unclear what will happen during the Conservative Party's leadership contest.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will resign after losing the trust of his cabinet.

He will remain in post until the Autumn, according to reports.

Boris Johnson is expected to formally announce his resignation in the coming hours.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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UK GOVT RESIGNATIONS CONTINUE

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's facing an ongoing wave of resignations from his government to try and force him from office.

Thursday started with Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis and Treasury minister Helen Whately announcing they were quitting government roles.

Boris Johnson was defiant on Wednesday - insisting he wouldn't step down despite a series of controversies for his administration.

Sun journalist Noa Hoffman says Downing Street is reminscent of the 1990s.

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New Omicron variant detected in India, says WHO

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The WHO has discovered a new sub-lineage of Omicron variant BA.2.75 – that may be triggering a wave of new infections in South Asia.

The sub-variant was first discovered in India and is now believed to have spread to at least ten countries.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan introduces tougher penalties for online insults

Japan is introducing a prison term of up to one year and other tough penalties for online insults.

The legal changes are part of a national effort to fight cyberbullying.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Second covid booster for Australians as fear of new surge grows.

Another 7-and-a-half million Australians will soon be eligible to receive a second COVID-19 booster shot.

Australia's expert panel on immunisation has recommended over 50's roll up their sleeve for a fourth Covid vaccine as fears grow over a new outbreak.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Beijing Rolls Out China's First Vaccine Mandate

China's capital has rolled out the country's first ever COVID vaccine mandate.

Residents of Beijing will now need to show proof of vaccination to enter a raft of public spaces.

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Hong Kong orders widespread testing to combat rising COVID-19 cases

Hong Kong’s health authorities say the city is experiencing a rebound of COVID-19.

Officials are ordering residents in multiple districts to take mandatory tests in a bid to stamp out the spread of the virus.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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