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In The News
In The News is a daily podcast from The Irish Times that takes a close look at the stories that matter, in Ireland and around the world. Presented by Bernice Harrison and Aideen Finnegan.
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Episodes
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How Gardaí finally cracked the code to a multi-million bitcoin fortune
Clifton Collins (55) had a thriving business growing cannabis in rented houses around the country. The Crumlin man and expert beekeeper was known for his…
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Natalie McNally murder: How YouTuber’s alibi fell apart
Stephen McCullagh (36) thought he had created a cast iron alibi for himself when he planned the murder of his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally (32) in…
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How alumina from a Limerick refinery enters Russia’s weapons supply chain
A new investigation has shown the supply chain link between Russian missiles – ones used to deadly effect in Ukraine – and a factory in Limerick. Aughinish…
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The fringe women's group pivoting to focus on migration
The newly-formed Women’s Coalition on Immigration is calling on the Government to publish crime statistics broken down by country of origin and ethnicity. It…
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‘No smoking gun’ as Gerry Adams court case ends
Three victims of the IRA’s bombing campaign in Britain have spent the past four years building a legal case in an attempt to prove that Gerry Adams was a…
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Why Meath house was seized from owners in 20-year planning saga
When Michael and Rose Murray were refused planning permission for a substantial dormer bungalow in 2006 on land they owned in Co Meath, they went ahead with…
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How a tech savvy woman lost €30,000 in an invoice scam
If you got an invoice you’d been waiting for from your builder for work done, you’d get ready to pay it, wouldn’t you? And if, a couple minutes after that, you…
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Criptea-airgeadra? Gruaimscrolláil? How new Irish words are born
To keep Irish alive as a language for the modern world, new words are added all the time. Bingewatch (craosfhéachaint), cryptocurrency (criptea-airgeadra)…
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Criptea-airgeadra? Gruaimscrolláil? Conas a chuirtear le foclóir na Gaeilge?
De réir mar a thagann coincheapa agus téarmaí nua chun cinn sa saol, tagann focail nua chun cinn sa chaint mar chur síos orthu. Ar nós gach pobal teanga eile…
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Ukraine war four years on: Is an end in sight?
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, day-to-day life has become wearyingly normal. Having endured one of the coldest winters on…
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Life in Beirut as Israel’s ‘precision strikes’ kill displaced civilians
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon have been relentless and growing in ferocity since the US and Israel launched its war against Iran on February 28th. Saying it…
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Why the Kinahans are trapped in Dubai
News that Kinahan cartel founder Christy Kinahan snr and his sons, Daniel and Christopher jnr, have not left the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for four years…
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A deadly strike on a girls primary school in Iran - who is to blame?
In the first wave of attacks on Iran, a primary school was hit, with a reported death toll of 175, most of them young girls. It is the deadliest known episode…
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Iran war: 'danger' for the Irish economy as prices rise and uncertainty spreads
As the conflict in Iran continues and spreads, global markets are down and oil prices are soaring. So what impact could the conflict have on the global economy…
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How the culture wars spread to Ireland
In his new documentary Amplified: The Exportation of the Culture Wars, director Mike Sheridan explores the profound influence of toxic discourse in the United…
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How AI is deciding who gets hired
AI is turning the recruitment process upside down and leading to a jobs market which can be frustrating and difficult to navigate. So while it is easy to apply…
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Iran war: How will it end?
Within minutes of the war beginning on Saturday, allies Israel and the US had achieved a stated goal: Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed…
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Why Spain plans to ‘regularise’ 500,000 undocumented migrants
In late January, the Spanish government announced a mass legalisation scheme which will provide migrants with a one-year, renewable residency permit, allowing…
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Irish man on trial in Budapest for killing American nurse
A Dublin man who admitted killing a young American nurse in Budapest in November 2024 will face trial in April. He has pleaded not guilty to murder, insisting…
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Trump's Iran war: Is there a plan, and do Americans support it?
US president Donald Trump came to power promising an end to foreign entanglements. Instead he has ramped up American aggression against its enemies. The…
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Why is Ireland buying weapons from France?
Ireland is to buy hundreds of new armoured vehicles and artillery pieces from France, a move that will significantly expand the capabilities of the Irish Army…
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Inside the Black Axe raid: What gardaí found in operation targeting global crime gang
When gardaí raided the homes of 11 senior members of the Black Axe crime organisation this week they found more than they expected. As well as data-crammed…
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The killing of 'El Mencho': Why Mexico decided to take on the cartels
On Sunday, authorities in Mexico attempted to capture the notorious cartel boss known as “El Mencho”. They tracked Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes down to a…
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Nancy Guthrie: the kidnapping gripping the US
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson, Arizona, home on January 31st when her son-in-law dropped her off there after an evening at her daughter’s house…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Could Epstein links bring down the British monarchy?
Former British prince Andrew's fall from grace continued last week with his arrest as part of an investigation into whether he abused power by sharing…
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Is The Monk a play, a pity party or PR spin for Gerry Hutch?
What started as a one-man play about the life and times of Gerry Hutch became a two-hander this week when, in a curtain-raising surprise, Hutch himself appears…
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Irish tech feeding Russia's war machine: Why can't we stop it?
The Geran-2 is a deadly weapon; a drone bomb that can be launched from thousands of kilometres away and yet hit its target with precision accuracy. Low cost…
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How tip-off about land near Larry Murphy home led to dig for murdered women
The tip-off that led the Garda to begin a major search for the bodies of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob is likely not new according to crime and security…
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Why did it take 13 months to identify man found dead in Phoenix Park?
Belfast man James O’Neill, or Jim as he was known, led an unconventional life. He was according to his family a highly intelligent man in his 40s who lived…
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How frightened should we be of ultra-processed food?
Ultra-processed foods are irresistible – they’re made that way. The food manufacturers that dominate our supermarket shelves are constantly looking for ways to…
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Inside Jeffrey Epstein's weird fascination with magicians
The Jeffrey Epstein files reveal the convicted child sex offender was fascinated by magicians, and detail a years-long relationship between Epstein and David…
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Ice agents on the streets, travel bans: Should the US host the World Cup?
For Alexander Abnos, senior sports editor at the Guardian US “removing the US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified”. The 2026 Fifa…
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Is Keir Starmer on the way out?
The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts: In The News and Early Edition. This survey is open to anyone who has listened to…
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What next for Enoch Burke?
Teacher Enoch Burke has been in and out of court – and of prison – over his refusal to stay away from the school he once worked for. His legal challenges have…
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The son of killer dentist Colin Howell tells his story
On the night of his second birthday in May 1991, Seamus Daniel Howell’s mother Lesley was murdered by his father, Colin Howell, and his father’s lover, Hazel…
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Could an Irish restaurant finally win the ultimate prize?
There’s a rough rule of thumb when it comes to paying to dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant: stars cost around €100 each. That’s according to Irish Times…
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Epstein files: What’s in the latest release and what’s missing?
The US justice department has made public more than three million pages of records related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein - and the fallout has…
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‘Melania’: grift and greed on the big screen
‘Melania’, the documentary about US first lady Melania Trump, took in an estimated $7m when it hit US cinema screens at the weekend making it the highest debut…
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Bruna Fonseca’s life and death: Inside the Cork murder trial
“I don’t love you and I can’t be with someone out of pity,” Bruna Fonseca (28), a Brazilian woman living in Cork, texted her ex-boyfriend Miller Pacheco (32)…
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Michael Flatley: Why the Lord of the Dance was in a Belfast court
On Thursday, a judge in a Belfast court lifted an injunction that would have prevented Michael Flatley’s involvement in the Lord of the Dance show, due to…
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Storm Chandra: Were there enough flood warnings?
Most people who heard the weather forecasts at the weekend that mentioned Storm Chandra will not have expected the devastation it was to bring on Monday and…
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Why has China purged its highest-ranked military general?
When news emerged at the weekend that one of China's most decorated generals had been purged, rumours swirled around Beijing. The official line was that Zhang…
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Alex Pretti: How the latest Ice killing outraged America and damaged Trump
In the three weeks since Donald Trump sent thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, to the state of Minnesota, and its capital city…
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Who is Stephen Miller, the man turning Trump’s vision into action?
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is the most zealous supporter of the MAGA agenda. That much is expected from a Trump administration insider…
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Why ADHD is linked with higher rates of addiction
ADHD is commonly characterised by traits like impulsivity, difficulty regulating emotions, and difficulty maintaining focus. But mounting research suggests…
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Is the alliance between Europe and America over?
Donald Trump's address at the World Economic Forum made the headlines yesterday as the US president appeared to rule out using force to take over Greenland…
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Who were the Dublin rioters?
If anyone thinks that the rioters who caused mayhem and destruction on the streets of Dublin in November 23rd, 2023 were a well-organised group motivated by…
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Why Trump’s determination to take over Greenland could spell disaster for Ireland
US President Donald Trump is not giving up on Greenland. On Saturday he announced tariffs on France, Germany, the UK and others, after those nations sent…
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The surprising source of Ireland's cannabis
As we head into the New Year, The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts; In The News and our more recently released sister…
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Could Steve Bannon's Irish MAGA movement become a reality?
Eddie Hobbs, once a fixture on RTÉ, says, “The mainstream media is the North Korea of Europe”. He was speaking on Steve Bannon’s popular War Room podcast and…
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Tegan McGhee’s murder trial: The full story
The devastating cruelty endured by four-year-old Mason O’Connell-Conway, who was murdered at his home in Limerick in 2021, was laid bare during the trial of…
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Dublin is the 11th most traffic congested city - can it be fixed?
The installation of traffic cameras at junctions in Dublin city to catch motorists who break red lights has been shelved. It’s a puzzling decision given that…
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Is the regime in Iran about to fall?
For more than two weeks, anti-government protests have taken over the streets of Iran. The regime has responded to the demonstrations with a heavy hand…
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Elon Musk’s AI app creates abusive images. Can it be stopped?
An app that allows millions of users to create sexualised images of children has brought the dangers of Artificial Intelligence into sharp focus – and shown…
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How the fatal ICE shooting has deepened divisions in the US
The killing of Renee Nicole Good (37) in her car on the streets of Minneapolis by an immigration officer has been witnessed by millions of people around the…
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Trump wants Greenland - what’s to stop him taking it?
On Sunday US president Donald Trump said he needed Greenland “very badly”. It’s a sentiment he expressed during his first term, but what then sounded like…
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Ken Early on why Ruben Amorim and Manchester United were a disastrous match
Since he took over as head coach at Manchester United Ruben Amorim has been outspoken, dishing up post-match commentary that frequently centred on how poor he…
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Trump says 'we run Venezuela'. Is that true?
On Monday, captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared in a court in New York City on charges including drug-terrorism…
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Hyrox: Should you try this fitness fad to get fit after Christmas?
When Hyrox came to Dublin’s RDS last November, it was a completely sold out event. The tickets for the fitness race were snapped up in minutes of going on…
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How the race for total AI domination is revisiting the worst of human history
This episode was first published in August. In the space of a few short years, generative AI has exploded into our daily lives, impacting the way we learn…