Parliament shot down a new government proposed by the caretaker prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, whose party, Law and Justice, lost its parliamentary majority in an October election.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
Rishi Sunak’s New Cabinet in the U.K.: Updating List
David Cameron, a former British prime minister, is taking over as foreign secretary.
Is David Cameron a Member of Parliament?
Ministers in Britain have to hold a seat in Parliament, but the government can create a place in the House of Lords to satisfy that requirement.
Jacob Lew Is Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The vote reflected deep partisan divisions over Jacob Lew’s nomination, which nearly all Senate Republicans voted against.
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Former Leader, Gets Driver’s License at 53
The former first minister, who resigned and quit as leader of the Scottish National Party before her arrest in June, said seeking a driver’s license at 53 had taken her out of her comfort zone.
An Operatic Mess at the San Carlo Theater
The San Carlo in Naples is at the center of an offstage drama in which each of two respected figures believes he is the house’s rightful leader.
LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Is the King of Luxury, but Who Is Next to the Throne?
With brands like Tiffany, Dom Pérignon and Louis Vuitton, LVMH turned him into one of the world’s richest men. But with five children, he has a hard decision to make.
Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Top Soccer Official, Resigns Over World Cup Kiss
Pressure had been building on Luis Rubiales, with prosecutors opening an investigation, his soccer federation calling for him to step down and FIFA suspending him.
Biden Picks Jack Lew as Envoy to Israel During Time of Friction
Mr. Lew, a former Treasury secretary, would bring stature and a low-key style to the assignment of representing the president to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Northern Ireland Police Chief Simon Byrne Resigns Amid Mounting Scandals
A data breach and a court ruling have piled pressure on a police force that was founded on a promise to move past sectarian strife.