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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.
Aug 7, 2025 • 8min
Are women pressured into breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is so often portrayed as natural and instinctive but for many mothers, the reality is far more complex and painful. That’s according to Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, Author and Journalist who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Aug 7, 2025 • 5min
France is facing its biggest wildfire of the summer
France is facing its biggest wildfire of the summer, with one person confirmed dead as flames tear through the southern Aude region.The fire remains highly active and is spreading quickly, forcing residents and tourists to evacuate. We get the latest on the fires with Elaine Cobb, Paris Based Journalist.
Aug 7, 2025 • 5min
How Helsinki in Finland has had no road deaths in the past year
Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year, municipal officials have revealed. Could Ireland and its cities ever achieve the same? Speaking to Shane to discuss further was Roni Utriainen, Traffic engineer in Helsinki.
