"Leo Varadkar's Shock Resignation: What's Next for Ireland's Leadership?"

Leo Varadkar, Ireland's youngest and first gay and mixed-race taoiseach, has announced his resignation as leader of Fine Gael and will step down as taoiseach once a successor is named. His unexpected departure marks the end of a political career filled with firsts and unexpected moves, including leading successful referendums on same-sex marriage and abortion, and playing a key role in Brexit negotiations. Varadkar's resignation comes as a surprise to many, with speculation about the reasons behind it swirling in Dublin.