The BelTel

Philip O’Shea is a prolific online predator who lurked behind fake profiles, first coming across as charming friendly and flirty, then going in for the kill in an orgy of cruelty. He forced them to send compromising pictures of themselves to him, blackmailing them not for money but for his own perverted satisfactions. Sharon O’Neill tells Ciarán Dunbar how he managed to ensnare his victims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man accused of murdering Ballymena woman Chloe Mitchell (21) had absconded to the Ballymena area three times from a secure mental health facility, a court has heard. Chloe has been missing since the 3rd of June. Suspected human remains were found in Ballymena on Sunday. Liam Tunney was in court for the Belfast Telegraph as two mean appeared in relation to the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam McBride argues that the strength of the Irish Army is a crude barometer of how seriously the Republic takes the possibility of unity. Ireland’s Defence Forces are small, underequipped and getting weaker as more and more service men and women abandon the ranks due to poor pay and conditions. But what about a united Ireland – if loyalism chose to resist it would Ireland’s armed forces be able to deal with that? This is part three of a three-part series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New files released by the FBI outline a plot to assassinate the late Queen Elizabeth as she visited America. The memos date back to 1983 when the Queen visited California as guest of President Reagan. But this was not the only alleged plot to remove Queen Elizabeth and the future King Charles from the monarchy. Host: Fionnán SheehanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been a revolution in the multi-billion-dollar world of golf – and Rory McIlroy is its ‘sacrificial lamb’. The Holywood man had taken a stand against the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour, remaining outspokenly loyal to the PGA Tour. But now, behind his back, the feud between LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour has taken a sudden turn. Where does McIlroy stand now? Adam McKendry is joined by Belfast Telegraph journalist Gareth Hanna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part-two of a three-part series, People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy makes the case for neutrality and against an enhanced military capacity. Ireland has no capability to control or even police the state’s skies and has an extremely limited maritime capability. The cost-of-living crisis has seen hundreds of service personnel leaving and not being replaced. Some argue that the Defence Forces need investment, modern equipment, and more members. However, some others that more call for more military spending is warmongering and will lead to NATO membership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter Phillip Schofield says he has “lost everything” after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” relationship. And one person in particular – Belfast born bruiser Eamonn Holmes is giving no quarter to his former colleague, and professional rival, making accusation after accusation against the self-confessed serial liar. Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Aine Toner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phillip Schofield's admission to an affair with a much younger employee on This Morning has opened up a whole new discussion around the ITV show's working environment. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Mel FinnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, who was wrongly jailed for IRA bombings has died at the age of 93. Why was he framed for the pub attacks which killed 21 people and injured 182? And who really planted the IRA's bombs?Host: Siobhán Magure. Guest: John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In percentage terms the Republic of Ireland spends less on defence on than any other county in the EU, even Malta and Luxembourg. Ireland has no military radar, no fighter planes and for a maritime nation – very few ships. And Ireland’s Defence Forces are shrinking fast – twice as many people leave than are recruited every year. In part one of a three-part series - Ciarán Dunbar spoke to Independent TD Cathal Berry – on NATO, neutrality and if Ireland’s military can deal with current threats and even a potential united Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.