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What the papers say: Monday's front pages

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What the papers say: Monday's front pages

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 Telegraph reports Whitehall sources believe China, Russia and Iran are fuelling disinformation about Britain's Princess Kate.

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.

Costs and lack of customers is forcing a third of pubs to close early, according to the Daily Mirror.

Royal insiders believe the family will emerge stronger from the king and Kate’s health struggles, the Daily Mail says.

Metro reports almost £14 billion was donated to charity last year, a 9 per cent increase from 2022.

A £760 million boost to nuclear defence spending features on the front of the i.

The Times says Britain’s leading universities receive most of their fees from foreign students.

Turning to international headlines, The Guardian leads with two suspects appearing in court over the Moscow attack which killed 137 people.

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.

And the Daily Star has joined a hunt for sunken treasure.

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