Canberra / Washington DC — Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed he will step down as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States at the end of March 2026, bringing to a close a high-profile diplomatic posting that combined significant strategic achievements with moments of political controversy that captured global attention. The decision, confirmed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, will see Rudd leave the role around a year earlier than originally planned. The government has stressed the move was made by Rudd himself and is not linked to political pressure, instead marking a natural transition after an intense period in...