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New Conservative Party leader and incoming prime minister Liz Truss waves as she leaves the Conservative Party Headquarters in central London. Photo by Niklas Halle'n/AFP

New Conservative Party leader and incoming prime minister Liz Truss smiles and waves as she arrives at Conservative Party Headquarters in central London having been announced the winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest at an event in central London on Sept 5, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)

Long seen as Boris Johnson's most likely successor, Rishi Sunak's prospects were dented earlier this year by questions over his private wealth and family's tax arrangements. - AFP

Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations this week from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found. AFP pic

Last week, prince Charles, 73, was a last-minute stand-in for the queen at the state opening of the UK parliament, in the clearest sign that his long wait to become king is approaching its end.

A US federal judge on Monday struck down the Covid-19 mask mandate, stating that it exceeded the CDC's statutory authority. - AFP