Today, Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, announced her resignation in a speech in Edinburgh.

Ms. Sturgeon, who has been in office since 2014, said that after “careful consideration” she had decided to step down as leader of the country.

In her speech, Ms. Sturgeon said she was proud of her record in office and thanked the people of Scotland for their support.

Ms. Sturgeon’s resignation has been widely reported by news outlets around the world, including The Washington Post, The Guardian, The New York Times, and Reuters.

The Scottish government has yet to announce a successor, but it is expected that the decision will be made in the coming weeks.

Ms. Sturgeon’s departure marks the end of an era for Scotland and the start of a new chapter for the country as it seeks to find a new leader.

Viewers can watch a livestream of Ms. Sturgeon’s resignation speech on the Guardian News website.