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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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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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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The Independent UK

Israel reprimanding Irish ambassador ‘bit of an overreaction’, minister says

Irish premier Leo Varadkar had been accused of attempting to normalise terror.

The Independent UK

Israel ‘has become a country blinded by rage waging a war on children’

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said Israel had a right to defend itself but its actions have escalated.

The Independent UK

Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

Almost 99% of gardai who voted in the ballot organised by the Garda Representative Association expressed no confidence in Mr Harris.

The Independent UK

Harris calls for national debate about adding TDs ‘ad nauseum’

The Electoral Commission said there should be immediate commencement of research on the rules around constituencies and representation.

Dublin Live

'Historic' new third level courses will offer students degrees without CAO points

From September onwards new courses in healthcare, enterprise and ICT will be rolled out

The Independent UK

Unions hold ‘positive’ meeting with incoming RTE boss

Kevin Bakhurst, an experienced media executive, has pledged to ‘restore trust’ in the national broadcaster.

The Independent UK

Government patience with RTE is running low, minister warns

Incoming director general Kevin Bakhurst has been urged to announce changes within the broadcaster on day one of his job on Monday.

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