Russian Vladimir Putin accepts the resignation of Belgorod OblastVyacheslav Gladkov. Gladkov stepped down from his position of his own volition.

Russian Vladimir Putin accepts the resignations of BelgorodVyacheslav Gladkov and BryanskAlexander Bogomaz. Both regional leaders stepped down citing personal reasons, with successors already appointed to the border regions.

Russian Vladimir Putin has accepted the resignations of Belgorod OblastVyacheslav Gladkov and Bryansk OblastAlexander Bogomaz, appointing successors to both positions. Both officials resigned citing personal reasons.

U.S. Senate takes a key step to withhold senators' pay during government shutdowns. Lawmakers hope this measure will incentivize avoiding future standoffs between parties.

The U.S. Senate has taken a key step towards withholding senators' pay during government shutdowns, a measure some lawmakers hope will incentivize avoiding future standoffs.

Israeli opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett announce a joint electoral alliance to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu. The move comes as proposed legislation aims to trigger national elections within 90 days.

Israeli opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett have formed a joint electoral alliance to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu, as proposed legislation seeks to trigger elections within 90 days.

A Canadian court has rejected a legal petition seeking a vote on Alberta independence. The ruling denies the request for a referendum on the province's status within Canada.

A Canadian court has officially dismissed a legal petition that sought to trigger a referendum on the independence of Alberta.