PA Media Simon Harris is favourite to become the next taoiseach One day on from Leo Varadkar’s resignation as taoiseach, it looks likely that Simon Harris could get a clear run to be Ireland’s next leader. Mr Harris, 37, is currently the minister for further and higher education. Three other ministers who were viewed as potential competitors have ruled themselves out of the top job. Helen McEntee, Heather Humphreys and Paschal Donohoe have confirmed they will not contend the Fine …

Israel-Gaza war: Israel takes control of Gaza hospital as UN warns of famine in north – BBC News <!–<!– <!–<!– <!–<!– <!–<!– <!–<!– BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Israel says it controls the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, after launching an overnight raid The Israeli military says it killed a senior Hamas figure and that Hamas was using the hospital as a base Hundreds of displaced Palestinians were sheltering at the hospital, as well as patients The Hamas-run health …

Fans of Trabzonspor stormed the pitch after the full-time whistle Trabzonspor fans ran on to the field and attacked Fenerbahce players after Sunday’s Super Lig match. Fenerbahce won 3-2 at Papara Park, Trabzon and their players were met with violence as they celebrated the victory. Bright Osayi-Samuel and Michy Batshuayi both tried to intervene as security services entered the field. “Above all, sport is gentlemanship,” Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted on X. “It is never acceptable for violence to …

Wales (0) 21 Tries: Dee, Rowlands, Grady Cons: Costelow, I Lloyd 2 Italy (11) 24 Tries: Ioane, Pani Cons: Garbisi Pens: Garbisi 3, Page-Relo Italy beat Wales in Cardiff to achieve their most successful Six Nations and consign their hosts to a first Wooden Spoon in 21 years. A try from wing Monty Ioane and two Paulo Garbisi penalties gave Italy an 11-0 half-time lead. Full-back Lorenzo Pani added a brilliant score with Garbisi and Martin Page-Relo kicking penalties. Wales …

By Brandon Drenon BBC News President Joe Biden gave a vigorous State of the Union address on Thursday, working to counter a narrative haunting his re-election bid – that he’s too old for the job. US political pundits and analysts called his roughly 60-minute speech “fiery” and “forceful”. Mr Biden, 81, is the oldest president to hold office, and opinion polls often show his age is on the minds of American voters. We asked members of our US voter panel, …

Spain fire: Many missing as deadly fire devastates Valencia apartment block – BBC News <!–<!– <!–<!– <!–<!– <!–<!– <!–<!– BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary At least four people are dead and 14 injured, after fire engulfed a high-rise apartment block in the Spanish city of Valencia Firefighters were seen rescuing people from balconies, using cranes to reach those trapped on high floors The city’s mayor says there are between nine and 15 people who have not yet been located …