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The talks aimed at ending the violence in Gaza are failing because there is no guarantee any ceasefire negotiated at present will last. Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire leading to the establishment of a “fully sovereign” Palestinian state. The Israeli government – particularly the more rightwing nationalistic elements – wants…

Ireland's prime minister Simon Harris was being urged Monday to call an early general election to capitalise on a surge in support for the government and a slump for the main opposition in European and local polls.

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party appears in court on Wednesday over alleged sex offences that have rocked the region's politics.

Simon Harris, the youngest-ever Irish prime minister, faces challenges and controversies as he leads Fine Gael through a critical period.

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

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.

Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and one of its best known politicians, resigned on Friday after police reportedly charged him over historical sex offences.

Harris will be voted in as Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister when parliament next sits on April 9.

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