Confirmation of Simon Harris' selection as the new leader of Fine Gael dominate the front pages on Monday.
The Irish Times leads with assurances from Mr Harris, who is now set to become the next taoiseach, that the Government will remain in office until spring 2025, ruling out the chance of any early general election.
The Irish Examiner's main headline reads: 'Gardaí target over 1,400 crime leaders nationwide', and joins The Echo in reporting on the upcoming court appearance of a man charged in connection with a fatal attack in Cobh.
Like many of the national papers, the Irish Independent's lead image goes to Simon Harris, pictured with his parents and siblings, as he was confirmed as his party's new leader at a convention in Athlone on Sunday.
The Irish Daily Mail, however, reports that following Mr Harris' selection, Fianna Fáil have warned their Coalition partners to 'cool you jets' regarding proposed legislative changes.
Finally, both the Irish Daily Star and Irish Daily Mirror lead with investigations into an attack on top jockeys by a gang 'moaning about Cheltenham'.
In Britain, international hackers and pubs being forced to shut early feature among the stories on Monday’s front pages.
The Sun says 40 million UK voters had their personal details accessed by Chinese hackers.
The Sun: China hack attack on UK #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/g9GRDedDOQ
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 24, 2024
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The Telegraph reports Whitehall sources believe China, Russia and Iran are fuelling disinformation about Britain's Princess Kate.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'China and Russia 'behind slurs on Princess''#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/N1NNuaBkW9— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) March 24, 2024
The Daily Express leads with the Easter message from Britain's King Charles, who is said to be eager to “provide reassurance” to the nation following Kate’s cancer announcement last week.
Daily Express: King’s easter message of unity and hope to nation #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NJCJDBLJyt
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 24, 2024
Costs and lack of customers is forcing a third of pubs to close early, according to the Daily Mirror.
Monday's front page: Pubs call time at 8pm#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/QK2nA1GSZr pic.twitter.com/xDz1R3yDut
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) March 24, 2024
Royal insiders believe the family will emerge stronger from the king and Kate’s health struggles, the Daily Mail says.
Daily Mail: Royals ‘will come back stronger’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/0Ptu94vrPX
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 24, 2024
Metro reports almost £14 billion was donated to charity last year, a 9 per cent increase from 2022.
TOMORROW'S PAPER TODAY 📰
£14 BILLION UNITED KINDDOM
🔴 We give record amount to good causes despite cost of living crisis #tomorrowspapertoday pic.twitter.com/iWUbDUftmp— Metro (@MetroUK) March 24, 2024
A £760 million boost to nuclear defence spending features on the front of the i.
The i: UK's nuclear defence boost to protect against Putin #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QpsrWoyUk7
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 24, 2024
The Times says Britain’s leading universities receive most of their fees from foreign students.
The Times: Russell Group gets most of its fees from overseas #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Bh8Gvhckur
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 24, 2024
Turning to international headlines, The Guardian leads with two suspects appearing in court over the Moscow attack which killed 137 people.
The Guardian: Suspects appear in court accused
of Moscow attack that left 137 dead #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/4M2Oo85yzM— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 24, 2024
The Financial Times reports the US and Japan are planning the biggest upgrade to their security alliance since 1960 in an effort to counter China.
Financial Times: US and Japan plan security pact upgrade to resist China #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rl3KLM90wS
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 24, 2024
And the Daily Star has joined a hunt for sunken treasure.
Daily Star: We're tops for treasure .... #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/PEbsoWeLTn
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 24, 2024
