Edouard Philippe has resigned as prime minister of France ahead of a long-anticipated government reshuffle. It’s a precedent for prime ministers to issue their resignation to the President before reshuffles, and they are sometimes reappointed a few hours later. The sight of removal vans outside the Hotel de Matignon, however, confirmed that Philippe was departing for good.
Middle East crisis accelerates on multiple fronts
Massive airstrikes are pounding Beirut, the Ayatollah stands defiant in Iran, and missiles are flying towards Israel from every direction as the region spirals towards a greater war.
