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A devastating methanol poisoning incident that killed two Aussie teenagers in Laos in 2024 is back in the spotlight, with the Laos government getting ready to lay charges against those allegedly responsible.

The Department of Education has been criticised for bringing forward the special education deadline by a month from October to September, and announcing it online in the middle of the school holidays.Parents, teaching staff, the Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) and opposition TDs have all railed against the announcement made last Tuesday.Joining Shane to discuss is Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD and Education Spokesperson.

Send us Fan MailTapas, tension, thrillers, tempestuous temperatures, and team time trials… There have been a lot of talking points during the first week of this year's Tour. And we've got them all covered as the road.cc Podcast hits the roads of France (and a bit of Spain)

Spurs Chat: Discussing all Things Tottenham Hotspur: Hosted by Chris Cowlin: The Daily Tottenham/Spurs Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Yesterday, Belgium and Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku arrived back in London for the birth of his first child after catching an emergency flight from Belgium's World Cup camp.There was controversy surrounding this as L'Equipe's France Pierron caused international outrage with her response to this news, saying “You can't miss a World Cup… You have the chance to participate in a World Cup, and there are hundreds of footballers who would kill to be in your place.”Should professional footballers be allowed to skip important matches to watch the birth of their child? Or, is it cause for controversy?Joining Ciara to discuss is John Brewin, Sportswriter, Editor and Broadcaster.

The Salvation army is criticising National's plans for compulsory KiwiSaver, saying "if people are struggling today to meet the basics, we can't expect them to save for tomorrow. National wants to make KiwiSaver compulsary with workers paying six percent of their income into the scheme and employers matching it by April 2032.

Flooding is one of the biggest natural hazards facing NI, but despite nearly £100m spent, a new report has criticised how Stormont handles the risk. Frank spoke to Alliance's Andrew McMurray who has called for long term planning and funding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auckland University is facing criticism from its own staff over its handling of sexual assault, bullying and harassment allegations against a former chemistry professor. Ke-Xin Li reports.

Sahil Adeem explains a shocking question where a woman challenged Prophet PBUH's leadership, forcing listeners to rethink Sahaba conflicts, divine tests, and why judging history with modern logic quietly collapses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Patricia Byrne, College of Psychiatrists

A Tasman District councillor has raised a few eyebrows for attending most meetings over Zoom or Teams despite living minutes away from the council buildings. According to figures obtained by the Nelson Mail, in the last triennium, Mark Greening attended three meetings in person and 73 meetings online. We asked Mr Greening to come on the show.. he declined saying he's busy and struggles to see why it's a big deal, adding remote access provides good flexibility. Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Leaders of the Napier Youth Council wrote to the chief executive of Napier City Council after a public event they attended, claiming Napier mayor Richard McGrath called them a 'bunch of idiots who can't use pen and paper'. McGrath denied he said that and said he believed the Youth Council had been unfairly dragged into a political game. Hawke's Bay editor Chris Hyde has been following from the sidelines and he says McGrath's been off to a rough start as mayor. "There are a lot of people still in the council who don't think that he is suitable for the job, and so he's had a really challenging six months." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allies of US President Donald Trump who say they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted could soon access a compensation fund worth nearly $1.8 billion. The US Department of Justice announced the move as part of a settlement tied to a lawsuit involving the Internal Revenue Service. Democrats have condemned the decision, calling it unconstitutional and corrupt. Tune in to know moreFind our podcasts here at SBS Hindi Podcast Collection. You can also tune in to SBS Hindi at 5 pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website.

A north Clare Fine Gael councillor is blaming successive governments - including his own party - for the loss of his local beach's blue flag. An Taisce has confirmed that Ballycuggeran, Cappagh Pier, Fanore, Kilkee, Mountshannon Lough Derg, Spanish Point, White Strand Doonbeg and White Strand Miltown Malbay have all retained blue flag status at this year's awards ceremony. Lahinch is the only beach in the county bestowed with the status in 2025 which hasn't held onto it this year. Local Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes the State has failed to adequately maintain local wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Angus Taylor's budget reply speech criticised for demonising migrants; A bus crash in Queensland claims the life of one woman, with foreign nationals among the injured; and in golf, Australian Min Woo Lee among early leaders at the PGA Championship.

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the European Commission's preliminary finding against the US tech giant Meta for allegedly failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook.

Is a 20% tip excessive? Gordon Ramsay's been criticised after one of his restaurants applied the hefty ' discretionary service charge' to seasonal menus. Peter spoke to NI's top restaurant critic, Joris Minne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom White is joined by Rob Earnshaw on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.They discuss whether Arsenal are being unfairly criticised considering where they are in the Premier League and Champions League.Plus, after scoring once again for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid they consider whether Harry Kane's performances this season should be compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at their best.-•To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.•You can watch the football action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•You can listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".•For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

The Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw against Jordan in their second friendly of the international window

International condemnation as Israel expands its use of the death penalty; Aunty Rhoda Roberts farewelled on Bundjalung country in northern New South Wales; North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri cops a three-game ban for smearing blood.

President Trump has criticised the UK's response to the Iran war and the reluctance of some allies to help break the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Hundreds of students queue at the University of Kent for antibiotics after two people die in a meningitis outbreak. And the government outlines more help for companies to take on young people.

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president condemned the UK's response to the Iran conflict. Reports claim the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says many details of the call are unknown, but it can't have been pleasant for Starmer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week into the Iran war and Sir Keir Starmer is scrambling to defend the UK's position on the conflict. Criticised by Donald Trump over blocking the US from using British military bases to launch initial strikes on Iran, and under pressure from allies such as Cyprus to do more to protect the region, the PM is also facing demands to participate in strikes from the British right. But polling suggests the UK public is broadly in line with his policy on the conflict. This week host Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT's chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley, deputy opinion editor Miranda Green and our economics editor, Sam Fleming, to discuss London's response to the war. Plus, the panel examines chancellor Rachel Reeves' spring forecast and the home secretary Shabana Mahmood's new immigration policy.Want more? Keir Starmer calls for de-escalation and defends his leadership over Iran attacksIn defence of hand-wringers and pearl-clutchersTrump threatens to cut trade with ‘terrible' Spain and calls Starmer ‘no Churchill'Rachel Reeves faces hazardous fiscal picture even without Iran warUK to further curtail rights of asylum seekersWealthy Dubai residents race back to UAE to avoid tax billsClips from: BBCWith Kevin Warsh nominated as the next Federal Reserve chair, join FT journalists on Thursday March 19 at 1pm (GMT) for an exclusive subscriber webinar exploring the future direction of the greenback, monetary policy and the global financial system. Register now for The Dollar under Trump at ft.com/trump-dollar and send us your questions.Sign up here for 30 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter' award. Our email address is politicalfix@ft.comFollow Lucy on X: @LOS_Fisher and Bluesky; @lucyfisher.ft.com ;Robert: @robertshrimsley and @robertshrimsley.bsky.social; Sam @Sam1Fleming and Miranda: @greenmiranda and @greenmirandahere.bsky.socialPresented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Clare Williamson and Laurence Knight. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix by Sean McGarrity. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uisce Éireann has admitted it's embarrassed by instances of raw sewage discharge at Clare beaches. The water utility was fined €32,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency last October for offences relating to discharges in Lahinch and Miltown Malbay, Following his presentation to members of Clare County Council's Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee this week, Uisce Éireann's John Dempsey was asked by Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery what measures are being taken to ensure water is of a sufficient quality going forward. The meeting also heard from Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly who raised the long-running debacle of Noel O'Loughlin who's been trying to build additional needs accommodation in Ruan for over 20 years but is unable to do so due to insufficient wastewater capacity. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and first caught up with Councillor Slattery in relation to the issues in Lahinch. Photo (c) Andrei310 from Getty Images via Canva

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Chairman of the Student Executive Board (BEM) of Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, Tiyo Ardianto became the center of national political attention, due to his open statements that harshly criticized the Gratin Nutritious Eating (MBG) program of President Prabowo Subianto. - Ketua Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa (BEM) Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, Tiyo Ardianto menjadi pusat perhatian politik nasional, karena peryataan-pernyataan terbukanya yang mengkritik dengan keras program Makan Bergizi Gratin (MBG) dari Presiden Prabowo Subianto.

The Government's charter flight to get stranded citizens home from the Middle East is expected to depart in the coming days. The flight is planned to depart from Oman, with passengers being transferred by bus from places like Dubai to take the flight. However, those taking the flight will have to pay eight hundred euro per adult, with the Government contributing the rest.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Senator Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Trade, who is criticising the cost of the flights.Also joining from Dubai is Mark Mullally, who has been on a family holiday in Dubai since last Tuesday week, and will be getting one of these flights home.

Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, reports on the details of an email from Taoiseach Micheál Martin to social media platform X asking that the company appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee.

On this episode of TCOAG, Harry Symeou discusses the latest on Martin Odegaard's fitness & future, we react to the draw for the 5th round of this season's FA Cup as Arsenal prepare to travel to Mansfield Town & we react to the criticism Mikel Arteta has faced for not signing a shirt outside Emirates Stadium from his car. Plus, we take some of your questions from the live chat as always. Set piece patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/set-piece-kings-148833687?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Donate to Gooners vs Cancer here: https://goonersvcancer.com/ To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below. https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #afc #latestnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uisce Éireann is being criticised for failing to consider alternatives to a project which will see 330 million litres of water taken from the River Shannon. An event held by the River Shannon Protection Alliance has heard that the proposed 170-kilometre pipeline from the Parteen Basin to Dublin will result in "dangerous low water flow" in the Shannon. Clare County Council has this month agreed to lodge a submission with An Coimisiún Pleanála outlining local representatives' concerns around the plans. Environmentalist and Senior Project Manager with the River Shannon Protection Alliance Elaine Doyle believes there are better ways to address the drink water supply shortage in the capital.

Over the last day Manchester United Co-Owner Jim Ratcliffe has been heavily criticised for comments he made including saying the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants'. Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Ratcliffe to apologised and the Man United Co-Owner said he was "sorry that my choice of language has offended some people".Matt is joined by Nick Ferrari from LBC radio to discussHit Play on this page to listen now

News, Corruption in Czechia: stuck in the middle between East and West, Criticised at home, praised abroad: Czech Olympic outfits draw attention at Milan–Cortina opening ceremony, Czechia's ‘celebrity priest': Martina Viktorie Kopecká on modern ministry in the Czechoslovak Hussite Church

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they look ahead to the first of two three-day tests in Bahrain! The trio discuss who to keep an eye on and the fascinating approaches being taken to car development in 2026.Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!

Judge James O'Donohoe reduced a €50,000 damages award by 80% to a cyclist who suffered a brain injury when he collided with a motorbike, saying that cyclists in Dublin have become a “nightmare”.Dr Damien O'Tuama, National Cycling Co-Ordinator at the Irish Cycling Campaign and Tony Toner, freelance motoring journalist and advanced driving instructor, reacted to these comments on Tuesday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Tuesday Headlines: Labor facing pushback against Bondi terror law reforms, man killed in Victorian bushfires named, Jacinda Ardern pulls out of Adelaide writers’ week, Grok blocked in Malaysia and Indonesia, and Australia’s women’s cricket captain is retiring. Deep Dive: Protests in Iran’s capital which started over rising inflation have turned into a nationwide challenge to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As the regime cracks down, cutting internet access and killing hundreds, tensions are rising at home and abroad amid talk of US intervention. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou chats with Middle East expert and former Iranian political prisoner, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, to explain what’s unfolding on the ground. Further listening from headlines:Alyssa Healy's retirement call Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

underland 1-1 Leeds United – a missed opportunity or a valuable point?In this week's Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O'Connor review Leeds's draw at the Stadium of Light and look ahead to a huge clash against Liverpool on January 2nd.They also dive into the form and mentality of Brenden Aaronson, whose response to criticism has been a key storyline, and assess Dominic Calvert-Lewin's current run — both in goals and overall contribution.

Voting has ended in the initial phase of Myanmar's first election since the military seized power almost five years ago. Most opposition parties were banned, including that of the deposed democratic leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.Also in the programme: The titan of French cinema, Brigitte Bardott has died aged 91; President Trump will meet Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Florida later on Sunday as efforts continue to reach a peace deal with Russia; and Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: in tennis - a true battle of the sexes or an opportunity for critics to belittle women's sport?(Photo: Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing cast his ballot in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. Credit: Win Kyaw Thu/BBC)

Political correspondent Mícheál Lehane on the fallout of the Fianna Fáil party review into the presidential election campaign

A newspaper article, citing multiple sources, accuses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government of increasingly relying on encrypted messenger services such as Signal — both for internal communication and in exchange with non-government representatives. The coverage comes at a time when the government has already been criticised for planned reforms of freedom of information laws. - Ein Zeitungsartikel wirft unter Berufung auf mehrere Quellen der Regierung von Premier Anthony Albanese vor, zunehmend auf verschlüsselte Messenger-Dienste wie Signal zu setzen – sowohl für interne Kommunikation als auch im Austausch mit nicht Regierungsvertreter*innen. Die Berichterstattung fällt in eine Zeit, in der die Regierung ohnehin für geplante Reformen der Informationsfreiheitsgesetze kritisiert wird.

Alan Barrett, Economist at the ESRI and Donal O'Donovan, Business Editor with the Irish Independent

Who is Sir Robbie Gibb and is he the most influential figure at the BBC? In a week marred by controversy, the organisation has seen the departure of two senior figures and has made an apology to the US president over an edited clip of a speech to his followers on 6 January. There are rumours that the BBC's director general and chief executive were brought down as part of an "inside job" centred around one man – Sir Robbie – a non-executive director at the BBC. However, a friend of Sir Robbie has hit back at such suggestions, describing them to Deadline as "absolute nonsense". In this episode, Niall is joined by Jake Kanter, the international investigations editor at Deadline to discuss Mr Gibb's role at the BBC and why it is seen as controversial. Producer: Tom Gillespie & Natalie Ktena Editor: Philly Beaumont

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 14th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Soccer correspondent, Tony O'Donohue discusses the Football Association of Ireland's appearance before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport this afternoon.

The pile on against Gen Z is unrelenting, but have older generations always looked at young people with a sense of distaste?Corkonian Ross Frenett, CEO of Moonshot, a company working to end online harms, has been exploring this history, and joins Seán to discuss…

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 1st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

There's been criticism in Israel and internationally of its plan to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip. Also: Zhao Xintong has become the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship.

Both candidates in Romania's presidential election have denounced a court's decision to quash the results. Also: why it's hard to be a woman in Iceland, and the bid to save handwriting in the age of the computer.