The home secretary, Jacqui Smith, is to leave the government at the next reshuffle, expected to take place after this weekend's local and European election results - which are likely to be terrible for Labour.
Our political editor, Patrick Wintour, looks at the impact of Smith's departure on the government and the authority of Gordon Brown. And the Guardian's home affairs editor, Alan Travis, assesses Smith's record as home secretary and talks about her likely successor.
Barack Obama is prepared to intervene directly to ensure the passage of crucial climate legislation. Our US environment correspondent, Suzanne Goldenberg, outlines the bill's perilous legislative journey before it can become law.
New Zealand has been named the world's most peaceful country in an index produced by an Australian thinktank. Our diplomatic editor, Julian Borger, says Iraq is still rated the least peaceful nation in the world.
Ryanair has reported its first losses for 20 years. But the Guardian's transport correspondent, Dan Milmo, says the budget airline is still bullish about its future.
