The Sunday Independent's View: The Government has been found wanting in response to first crisisHigh dissatisfaction with government response to Storm Éowyn.People feel rural Ireland is neglected by the government.Majority doubt government's effectiveness in fixing housing crisis.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next monthKishida's resignation signals political uncertainty for Japan amidst declining public support and internal party challenges.
The Guardian view on local elections: voters aren't listening to Tories, but are hearing Labour | EditorialThe Tories are facing significant losses to Labour in local elections in England, attributed to public dissatisfaction with rising bills and the state of the public realm.