Karoline Leavitt to leave White House press secretary role at end of August
US President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her family.
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U.S. Senate passes stopgap funding bill through December 11
The U.S. Senate approved a continuing resolution 90-6 on August 7 that would fund the government through December 11, but the House must still act before the September 30 deadline.
UK Conservatives propose barring most foreign nationals from social housing
Britain’s Conservative Party says it would end social-housing eligibility for most foreign nationals in England, a proposal criticised by housing and nursing groups and dismissed by Labour as unworkable.
Ethiopian authorities detain 91 in alleged customs and revenue crime probe
A deputy customs commissioner is among 91 people detained after Ethiopian authorities identified 109 suspects in an investigation into alleged tax manipulation, forged payment records and deletion of electronic data.
Researchers Urge Externally Mediated Talks to End Amhara Conflict
Researchers at an Addis Ababa peace and security panel called for third-party mediated negotiations between Ethiopia’s federal government and Fano forces, arguing that the prolonged conflict requires a broader political and economic settlement.
Ethiopia Dialogue Commission Selects 330-Member Group to Broaden Representation
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission has selected a 330-member group intended to represent marginalized constituencies and deliberate on issues unresolved through the main conference process.
UK Labour figures propose not-for-profit model for failing water companies
A group of Labour MPs and regional mayors is urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to convert failing English water companies into customer-controlled, not-for-profit cooperatives, beginning potentially with Thames Water.
St Paul mayor faces independent inquiry over harassment allegations
St Paul officials have opened an independent investigation after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a formal complaint alleging Mayor Kaohly Her sent inappropriate messages to city employees. Her says she is cooperating and that the full facts should emerge.