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“It now appears inevitable that the PM will step down either now or set a timetable to do so in the coming months,” said Neil Wilson, a market analyst at Saxo Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The Princess of Wales will step back on to the international stage on Wednesday, with a trip to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, in a personal landmark in her recovery from cancer.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Jerome Powell will step down as Fed chair but remain a governor, as Kevin Warsh prepares to lead amid high inflation and committee divisions.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Broadway veteran Eric Anderson will step back into the role on May 19, but the actor who will cover the interim, from May 2 through 17, hasn’t been announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“You will step aside, please. I am an official escort!” announced the sailor who accompanied us.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys