News from home and abroad from RTÉ Radio 1.

Kieran Foley, Head of News at WLR FM, has the latest on the aircraft crash in Waterford, which claimed the life of one person.

David Martin, Road Safety Authority, gives advice on travelling in the current cold and icy conditions.

Reporter, Andrew Lowth discusses Republic of Ireland's draw to play Czech Republic in the FIFA World Cup play-off semi-finals.

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Aengus Cox reports on the focus on food security at COP 30.

Tess Ingram, UNICEF Communications Manager for the Middle East, discusses the current humanitarian situation in Gaza as weather conditions deteriorate.

RTE's Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds reports on the use of a major money laundering operation by Irish and international crime gangs.

Dr Frank Ledwidge, Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Portsmouth University, discusses the US-backed plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor, discusses the aircraft crash that killed one person near Tramore in Waterford.

Arts and media correspondent, Evelyn O'Rourke reports on today's global release of the second part of Wicked called 'Wicked: For Good'.

John Meagher, Irish Independent Music Critic, reflects on the career of iconic Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, who has died.

Siobhán O'Grady, Washington Post Ukraine Bureau Chief, discusses the latest from Kyiv where Pentagon officials have travelled to discuss efforts to end the war with Russia.

Fionnan Sheahan, Irish Independent, discusses Ivan Yates appearance at the Oireachtas Communications Committee.

Dr. Helen Russell, Research Professor with the ESRI, on a new study which finds participation in after-school clubs and centres is more common among higher-income families.

Kenneth Egan, Olympic silver medalist reflects on the contribution of Zaur Antia who has retired as head coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association's high-performance unit.

Adam Woods, Irish Farmers Journal Beef Editor outlines the findings of an investigation into Brazil's antibiotics trade and the undocumented use of hormones which are banned from the EU.

Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds discusses the arrest of a Garda after drugs went missing from a garda station.

Tony Geraghty, recently retired naval commander, discusses the presence of a Russian spy ship in waters off Scotland.

Prof Brian Caulfield, Trinity College Dublin, on the latest about the new Metrolink in Dublin.

RTÉ Sport's Marie Crowe discusses her son's diagnosis with dyslexia and the calls for more Reading Schools.

Tony Connelly, RTE Europe Editor, reports on EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas' comment that any plan to end the war in Ukraine will need the support of Ukrainians and Europeans if it is to work.

Gary Spain, Supporter liaison officer for the Irish Men's soccer team, analyses the World Cup play-off draw which takes place today.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, explains the reaction to Paschal Donohoe's resignation as Minister for Finance to take up a role at the World Bank.

Diarmuid O'Callaghan, President of Dundalk Institute of Technology, explains what a partnership with Queen's University Belfast will mean for the northeast.

Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, reports on the US House of Representatives vote to release Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Hildegarde Naughton, newly appointed Minister for Education and Youth, outlines her priorities in the role.