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Simon Harris pledges ‘new energy’ after becoming Ireland’s youngest taoiseach

Leader receives seal of office, marking low-key end of Varadkar era and start of unofficial countdown to election

The Guardian - UK

Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister

The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal, political reasons.

Al Jazeera

Dáil confirms Simon Harris as Ireland’s new taoiseach – as it happened

So-called ‘TikTok taoiseach’ will become Ireland’s youngest ever leader when he is formally appointed by the president

The Guardian - UK

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Irish Parliament To Confirm Simon Harris As New PM

Simon Harris will be formally appointed as Ireland's prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons.

International Business Times

‘Always in a hurry’: the rapid rise of Simon Harris, Ireland’s ‘TikTok taoiseach’

A ‘meticulous door knocker’ as a councillor in 2009, 37-year-old is now poised to become Ireland’s youngest PM

The Guardian - UK

How Spain and Ireland became the EU’s sharpest critics of Israel

Each time Madrid and Dublin speak out on the war in Gaza others are emboldened to join them, sources say

The Guardian - UK

Sporting leaders, racing waiters and lots of rescued cats – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Monday briefing: Why Vladimir Putin won’t link Islamic State to Moscow terror attack

In today’s newsletter: As Russia mourns, the president is ignoring evidence of Islamic State’s responsibility – and instead hinting at a link to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Simon Harris Named Fine Gael Leader, Set To Become Taoiseach

Simon Harris named new leader of Fine Gael, set to become youngest Taoiseach in Irish history at 37, succeeding Leo Varadkar.

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Simon Harris Set To Become Ireland's Prime Minister

Simon Harris, with a background in healthcare and effective leadership, set to lead Ireland towards a brighter future as the new prime minister amidst chal...

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Leo Varadkar: he stood firm against Brexit’s threat

Editorial: Ireland’s taoiseach resigned because his political touch is weakening. But he deserves Britain’s gratitude

The Guardian - UK

Simon Harris confirms he will run for Irish PM as party rushes to back him

Nearly half of Fine Gael parliamentary party endorses 37-year-old as string of potential rivals rule themselves out

Al Jazeera

Why has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister?

A disastrous referendum result on modernising definitions of ‘family’ and women’s roles was a major factor.

International Business Times

Irish PM Resignation: What Happens Next?

Leo Varadkar's announcement that he is stepping down as Ireland's prime minister has triggered a leadership contest in his Fine Gael party.

Evening Standard

Essex council paid social media prankster nearly £500,000 during pandemic

In 2021 the comedian was paid more than the Prime Minister makes in a year

The Independent UK

New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.

The Independent UK

Irish ambassador called to Israeli ministry in ‘overreaction’ to Varadkar remark

Leo Varadkar said an ‘an innocent child who was lost has now been found’ after Hamas released nine-year-old Irish-Israeli hostage Emily Hand.

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