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Aug 8, 2025 • 6min
Are we prepared for the impact of passing the Occupied Territories Bill?
A group of 16 members of the US House of Representatives have written to the treasury asking they consider adding Ireland to a list of countries boycotting Israel, if the proposed Occupied Territories Bill is passed. All to discuss with Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.
Aug 8, 2025 • 10min
Israel's political-security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City
Israel's political-security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. It comes hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intended to take military control of the entire strip. We get reaction to this with Eylon Levy Former Israeli Government Spokesperson.
Aug 8, 2025 • 7min
Is there a double standard when it comes to political opinions?
A controversial “far right” festival set for a Leitrim community centre will no longer take place at the venue following an open letter signed by hundreds of Irish artists including Kneecap and Christy Moore. Is there a double standard when it comes to political views? We discussed with Mary Kenny Author, Journalist and Irish Independent Columnist.
Aug 8, 2025 • 5min
Putin plays down U.S. proposal for three-way talks
Vladimir Putin has downplayed the prospect of talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying a meeting is possible but only if certain conditions are met. His comments come in response to a US proposal for a trilateral meeting involving Donald Trump. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24.
Aug 8, 2025 • 4min
Murder investigation launched after man's death in Tipperary
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a man was found stabbed to death in his Carrick-on-Suir home. 49-year-old Ian Walsh was discovered Monday morning by concerned family and neighbours. For more on this we heard from Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent.
Aug 8, 2025 • 5min
Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland
Israel's political-security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intended to take military control of the entire strip. Shane spoke to Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland.
Aug 7, 2025 • 6min
The Irish adults turning to AI for romance
370,000 adults in Ireland have pursued a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot – that's according to a survey out today by Pure Telecom. But why would anyone even consider this? All to discuss with Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.
Aug 7, 2025 • 4min
Police investigating the death of Martha Nolan O'Slattara in the US
Police investigating the death of Irish fashion designer Martha Nolan O'Slattara aboard a yacht in New York have said an autopsy conducted on the Carlow native's body "did not show evidence of violence". For more on this we heard from Emma Hickey, Reporter with The Journal.
Aug 7, 2025 • 9min
Tánaiste Simon Harris on new tariff arrangement comes into effect
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, has this morning said that the new tariff arrangement between the United States and the European Union has now commenced. Tánaiste Simon Harris spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this.
Aug 7, 2025 • 8min
A call for Israelis to take a stand against Netanyahu
There have been calls for Israelis to stage non-violent protests and civil disobedience against Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to take over Gaza. The Israeli Cabinet is due to discuss military plans for Gaza with other ministers later today. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is one of those calling for Israelis to take a stand against Netanyahu.
