Podcasts about Northern Ireland

In this episode of The Activist Lawyer, we speak with Laura Neal, lawyer at Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland, about the deepening ecological crisis at Lough Neagh, where toxic blue-green algal blooms, agricultural pollution and governance failures have placed the UK's largest freshwater lake under unprecedented pressure. We explore how strategic environmental litigation is increasingly being used to hold public authorities accountable, examine the growing movement for the Rights of Nature, and discuss why recognising legal rights for the natural world is not simply a radical idea but an emerging legal necessity in the face of accelerating environmental breakdown.   Important Links:  Petition: Save Lough Neagh | Friends of the Earth Why is Lough Neagh dying? | Friends of the Earth Help protect people and planet | Friends of the Earth Save Lough Neagh | Facebook   About Laura  Laura Neal is a senior lawyer and solicitor for Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland a position she has held for 8 years. In that time she has led on strategic litigation that supports communities in Northern Ireland to protect people, planet and place. She was recognised as an “unsung hero” in the 2025 ENDS Powerlist of the UK's most impactful environmental professionals and together with communities and civic society organisations, she has been involved in successful litigation such as the “No Gas Caverns” legal case and the recent “Clean Air Case” on the diesel emissions MOT scandal. Friends of the Earth have also recently intervened in the A5 Road case and are actively participating in the public inquiry into goldmining in the Sperrin Mountains and the current legal challenge concerning the pollution of Lough Neagh.  

Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph, reports on the latest developments on the stand off in Portadown and the political atmosphere in Stormont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter, Andrew Lowth speaks to people who have travelled from other parts of Northern Ireland to support Garvaghy Road residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland return to school this week, with Scottish children already well into the first term of the year.Many parents and carers will have the cost of sending their children to school in mind this week, right as several changes come in on uniforms, free school meals and the continued rollout of free breakfast clubs.Parents could expect to spend more than £15,500 on a child's school years from reception to GCSE, with school clubs accounting for the biggest share of the bill, according to new Nationwide research.Felicity Hannah is joined by Carol Homden, the chief executive of children's charity Coram and Jasmine Birtles, director and co-founder of MoneyMagpie. Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Will Harris Production co-ordinator: Catherine Lund Editor: Jess Quayle Senior News Editor: Sara Wadeson(First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 2nd September 2026)

The plan was that, at 8am on Sunday, 35 men dressed in orange sashes and black bowler hats would march up a street in Portadown, in Northern Ireland. By 8.30, it was supposed to be over. Now, the planned march, which never took place, has become a stand-off that threatens to bring down Norther Ireland's provincial government. The controversy has also reopened a tension between the town's Catholic nationalists and Protestant loyalists that's been contained for almost three decades. GUEST:Professor Dominic Bryan is a specialist in politics and religion at Queens University in Belfast.

The plan was that, at 8am on Sunday, 35 men dressed in orange sashes and black bowler hats would march up a street in Portadown, in Northern Ireland. By 8.30, it was supposed to be over. Now, the planned march, which never took place, has become a stand-off that threatens to bring down Norther Ireland's provincial government. The controversy has also reopened a tension between the town's Catholic nationalists and Protestant loyalists that's been contained for almost three decades. ANDFrance is a country that, since the early 20th century, has built its politics and civil life around a strict practice of secularism. The law even bans the wearing of crosses and other religious symbols in some public institutions. So how much of a shock has it been to see Pope Leo draw massive crowds during his brief visit to France? An estimated 800,000 people turned out to see him in Paris. And does it suggest a religious revival in a country where only about  5% of people attend church each week? GUESTS:Professor Dominic Bryan is a specialist in politics and religion at Queens University in Belfast.Professor Charles Mercier specialises in public religion at the School of Advanced Studies in Paris.This program was recorded and produced on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation

Never in the history of rugby matches have we seen a game end with a penalty kicked short, the kicker making an interception to score in the corner and then kick her own conversion to win the game at the death. So, the morning after the night before, the Elma, Scaz, Mo and Meggy meet in The Cabbage Patch, where Mo had been crowd surfing only hours before, to dissect the match against their greatest rivals, the Black Ferns and pay their dues to Zoe Harrison's self-professed ‘shit or bust' moment of history.  Meg tells us how she came up with the V formation to challenge the Haka & which Kiwi gave her the timing for the half way line approach. We also hear what Maddie Feaunati, the women who wears a Rose but could have worn a Fern, told the girls ahead of facing the Haka at Allianz Stadium.  Mo also explains how tough it is to make the right calls off the bench in a game that tight & poses the big question... how many holes there are in penne pasta - answers in the comments, please!  & finally, our OG title partners in the first two seasons of this podcast, have opened a new round of the Allianz All Together Sports Fund: £100,000 is now available in grants of £1,000-£5,000, paid straight to grassroots clubs for pitch hire, bills, kit, travel and subs, or whatever else you need! Any RFU, WRU, Scottish Rugby or IRFU club in Northern Ireland can apply and the deadline is 21 November 2026. Here's the link to apply: https://www.allianz.co.uk/about-allianz/partnerships/sports-fund.html  If your club gets a grant, don't be surprised if we turn up with a camera!

A transatlantic journey, military-grade security operations, and a multimillion-dollar price tag: a breakdown of Donald Trump's visit to his Doonbeg golf resort in Ireland. While officially framed as a diplomatic state visit with Irish leadership, federal procurement records and flight logistics reveal a massive taxpayer-funded undertaking centered around a private commercial property. From Secret Service golf cart contracts to casual remarks that unsettled delicate regional politics in Northern Ireland, this video explores the operational costs, legal conflicts, and political fallout of presidential travel to personal business assets. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is a MeidasTouch Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews Support Anthony on Substack https://theanthonydavis.substack.com You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The MeidasTouch Network, Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporter, Andrew Lowth provides an update from Portadown on events from the Garvaghy Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter, Andrew Lowth joins Morning Ireland from Portadown with the latest updates on events on the Garvaghy Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enda McClafferty, BBC Northern Ireland's Political Editor, details the latest from the stand-off in Portadown Co. Armagh and its wider implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil, discusses the ongoing situation on the Garvaghy Road, in Portadown, Co. Armagh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since early Sunday morning, 35 members of the Orange Order have been waiting at Drumcree Church to parade down the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown. It is a march that, in the 1990s, sparked tension and violence in Drumcree, and with the result that the Protestant loyalist organisation has been refused permission to march through the Catholic area for nearly 30 years. So why was it given permission now? As of Tuesday, the Orangemen remain determined to march, saying they now have the legal right to do so. The local nationalist community is equally intent on preventing them. And the repercussions are being felt at Stormont. The DUP and the Orange Order have made complaints to the PSNI about the presence of Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland's First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, at the protest. With tensions running high on the streets of Drumcree, and the DUP-Sinn Féin political partnership fraying, could this standoff bring down Stormont? Mark Hennessy, The Irish Times Ireland and Britain Editor, reports from the Garvaghy Road. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Susanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailJay Brause and Gene Dugan met at the Alaska Gay Community Center in Anchorage in 1978. In 1979 Jay's father, a Lutheran minister, presided over their holy union at Joy Lutheran Church in Eagle River. In 1994 they attempted to register their marriage and were denied. This led to litigation that ultimately was decided in Jay and Gene's favor in 1996, but Alaska changed its constitution in 1998 to only recognize marriages between a man and a woman. They were legally married in Portland in 2004, but that marriage was nullified by Oregon shortly afterwards. In 2006, they got married in South Africa; in 2007 in the Yukon Territory; and finally, in 2015 they were legally married in Anchorage. Jay & Gene were instrumental in the LGBTQ rights movement in Anchorage for decades. Jay was responsible for changing the name of the Gay and Lesbian Center to Identity, the organization he served as the director of for many years. He was a researcher on the 1985 "One In Ten" study of LGB issues in Alaska and the 1989 "Identity Reports" discrimination study. Gene founded Out North in 1985 which is an award-winning progressive multidisciplinary arts organization that still has a footprint in Alaska. Jakob Dugan-Brause and Eugene Dugan-Brause (their names today) moved to the UK in 2006. This interview took place via Zoom from their home in Northern Ireland.Listen to previous episode with Jim Obergefell here.

For this episode we invite the legendary Nik Cohn to join us from upstate New York to discuss his extraordinary career and his brilliant new book Corner Boy. Also joining us — from New York City — is the book's editor Ben Ratliff, himself the author of an acclaimed 2007 biography of John Coltrane. We start by asking Nik about the epiphanic teenage moment he discovered rock'n'roll in Derry, Northern Ireland, before jumping forward to his early pop writing for Queen in the mid-'60s. Along the way, Ben explains Corner Boy's conception and the book's collaborative process. Inevitably we revisit the writing and publication of 1969's explosive Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom, plus its enduring reputation as rock's first great book. We also ask Nik about his close relationship with the Who and their manager Kit Lambert, and about Guy Peellaert and Rock Dreams; the 1976 article that gave birth to Saturday Night Fever; and our guest's abiding love of New Orleans. Mention of Nik's 2005 book Triksta: Life and Death and New Orleans Rap leads us into clips from David Toop's 1984 audio interview with hip hop forefather Grandmaster Flash, and to a general discussion of rap's impact on our guests. After Nik reflects on the 1983 drug bust that inspired the Corner Boy piece 'Apprehension', Jasper and William talk us out with their highlights from recent additions to the Rock's Backpages library. Pieces discussed: ⁠James Brown: Walthamstow Granada, London⁠,  The Shangri-Las, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Close-Up: Nik Cohn, Nik Cohn: My Book is Rubbish but it's the Best, Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom: The book that declared pop music dead, Grandmaster Flash audio (1984), Lawrence Welk & Johnny Hodges, Love You, New Orleans, Is Elvis Belittling His Early Hits?, and Kim Gordon: from Sonic Youth to self-proclaimed "sociologist".

Clare Hanna, lead of the SDLP, discusses the main issues with the Garvaghy Road stand-off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A montage of key moments which occurred yesterday on the Garvaghy Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Kane, Belfast based political commentator, discusses the latest from the Garvaghy Road in Portadown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter, Andrew Lowth provides an update on the latest events from Portadown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Buckley, DUP MLA Upper Bann, discusses events over the weekend in Portadown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based journalist, and Dominic Bryan, Professor of Anthropology at Queen's University, discuss the standoff on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, where the Orange Order was stopped from entering on Sunday by the PSNI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Lowth reports live from Portadown, on the protestors from national communities who blocked the Orange parade from passing Garvaghy Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD, discusses what he witnessed over the weekend in Drumcree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-five years ago, Sunday World journalist Martin O'Hagan was shot dead as he walked home with his wife in Lurgan, Co Armagh. A fearless investigative reporter who exposed the criminal underworld behind Northern Ireland's paramilitaries, O'Hagan had made dangerous enemies on both sides, but no one has ever been convicted of his murder. Joining Fionnán Sheehan on the Indo Daily is Sunday World Northern editor Richard Sullivan and Irish Independent special correspondent Paul Williams, as they remember their friend and colleague and examine why, 25 years on, his killing remains unsolved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a stalemate in Portadown and deep division in Stormont. On the Orange side, the issue is the rights of a small number of people to march their traditional route – backed by a legal ruling. On the Garvaghy Road, a community feels that march is sectarian harassment - and a relic of another age. This extra episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our colleagues at The BelTel as Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride and Allison Morris and hears from Claire Dickson in Portadown, and from Andrew Madden in Stormont. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British Police arresting five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after a major incident was declared at an airbase, as well as hundreds of protesters blocking a road in Northern Ireland as tensions rise over the controversial Drumcree parade.

On this week's show, Sarah will be asking why Russia is reviving its doomsday nuclear strike program and how worried should we be about that? And Peter will be looking at the latest news coming out of Northern Ireland as protestors attempt to stop the Orange Order march.And we'll be opening our mailbag to discuss De Gaulle's infamous 1967 ‘Vive le Québec libre!' speech, the daunting amount of work that goes into death admin, the curse of TikTok addiction and should we really be having raves in St. Paul's Cathedral? Probably not. On our reading, listening and watch list this week: • The War Game – Dir: Peter Watkins• On The Beach – Nevil Shute• The Greening Of The White House – Conor O'Clery• This Blessed Plot: Britain and Europe from Churchill to Blair – Hugo YoungPlease do get in touch, email: Alas@dailymail.co.uk you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘alas'.Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter HitchensProducer: Philip WildingEditor: Chelsey MooreProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail production. Seriously PopularTo get in touch email alas@mailonline.co.uk, you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp - on 07796 657512 start your message with the word 'alas'Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter HitchensProducer: Phillip WildingEditor: Chelsey MooreProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I travelled to Northern Ireland to sit down with Simon Hunter and Chris Colgan with the team at Hunter Apparel Solutions for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of firefighter PPE, innovation, leadership and firefighter protection. We explore how modern fire kit is designed and developed, the growing understanding around contamination and decontamination, the responsibility manufacturers have to the firefighters wearing their products, and how listening directly to operational crews can drive meaningful change. The conversation also goes beyond PPE into the culture, values and leadership behind Hunter Apparel, offering a fascinating look inside a company working at the intersection of firefighter safety, technology and real-world operational need.Access all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HEREPodcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HERE Please check out our Partners supporting this episode areWilliam Wood Watches - Discount code FFPODCAST gives the user 10% off full range on websitePBI high-performance fabrics GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyJAFCODELTA FIRESend us Fan MailSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.***Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Vicki Turner, standing in for Adam Gilchrist, including the US and UK are working together after an incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire; whether the Northern Ireland ‘troubles’ are back on the agenda as a flashpoint is revisited 30 years on, and the 50-something academic who Gen Z kids in China are fanatical about. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to the day on Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. The show covers the stories that matter to Cape Town, with clear, thoughtful conversations and a focus on what’s relevant and interesting. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show and catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletter to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Let’s keep the conversation going online: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Secretary for Northern Ireland has said it is not his job to decide if the law is broken after protestors, including Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill. Blocked a planned Orange Order march on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, County Armagh. Joining Jonathan this morning was Gareth Wilson, DUP MLA for Newry and Armagh and Pádraig MacLochlainn, Chief Whip of Sinn Féin and TD for Donegal.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Vicki Turner, standing in for Adam Gilchrist, including US President Donald Trump’s comments on five men arrested over an alleged foiled terror attack at RAF Fairford, tensions surrounding an Orange Order march and the continuing divisions in Northern Ireland, as well as the growing popularity of a professor in China whose work appears to be resonating with young people dealing with anxiety. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a stalemate in Portadown and deep division in Stormont.On the Orange side, the issue is the rights of a small number of people to march their traditional route – backed by a legal ruling. On the Garvaghy Road, a community feels that march is sectarian harassment - and a relic of another age. This is a local issue, but one which deep historical resonances, and one which many fear has brought Northern Ireland to the political brink.Unionists accuse nationalists of not accepting the rule of law, while nationalists accuse unionists of unnecessarily opening an old wound.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride and Allison Morris and hears from Claire Dickson in Portadown, and from Andrew Madden in Stormont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Vicki Turner, standing in for Adam Gilchrist, including US President Donald Trump’s comments on five men arrested over an alleged foiled terror attack at RAF Fairford, tensions surrounding an Orange Order march and the continuing divisions in Northern Ireland, as well as the growing popularity of a professor in China whose work appears to be resonating with young people dealing with anxiety. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OpenAI says it has alerted dozens of global institutions, including governments, that their websites may have been accessed improperly by rogue AI agents. The US company says the bots sometimes tried to get information using "extreme means". Also: President Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week; fighting erupts in Ethiopia's Tigray region stoking fears of a return to civil war; a court battle ends with a contentious Protestant march set to take place in Northern Ireland; Bangladesh launches a nationwide vaccination campaign amidst its worst-ever measles outbreak; Pope Leo celebrates Mass in Paris; we hear about a new film highlighting Tenzing Norgay's unique part in conquering Everest; and why zero-spend 'dopamine websites' are taking off around the world.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: A keyboard is placed in front of a displayed OpenAI logo. Credit: Dado Ruvić – Reuters

In Northern Ireland, Roman Catholic protesters have blocked a road in the town of Portadown along which members of the pro-British Orange Order were planning to march. It's the first time they've been granted permission to go ahead with the march along the Garvaghy Road for nearly 30 years. But Roman Catholic residents oppose it and have refused police orders to disperse. The road was a major flashpoint of the conflict between largely Catholic, pro-Irish republicans and Protestant, pro-UK unionists in the late 1990s. Also in the programme: British police declare a major incident near an air base used by the US air force; and how trees shaped Russian history and people. (Photo: A member of the Portadown District Loyal Orange Lodge No 1 outside Drumcree Church ahead of the planned march. Picture date: Sunday September 27, 2026. Credit: Peter Morrison/PA Wire)

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Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after three “suspicious vehicles” were reported near a base used by the US military in Gloucestershire. Police woke dozens of people living near RAF Fairford in the early hours of the morning and told them to leave their homes. Also:Andy Burnham says he'll put plans for a national care service for England to voters at the next general election. And a standoff continues in Northern Ireland -- where protesters block a loyalist march from going through a nationalist area.

Five men are arrested and 85 homes are evacuated near a UK air force base used by the U.S. military as police and bomb squads investigate a potential explosives threat. Iran says it is awaiting a formal U.S. response through mediators after President Donald Trump publicly rejected its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Thousands of residents in Northern Ireland took to the streets to block a controversial Protestant march after a late-night court ruling cleared the parade to go ahead. Two Filipino tourists are dead and nineteen injured after a tour bus bound for Oktoberfest overturned on a highway west of Munich. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is calling on middle-power nations to unite against what she terms a rupture in the global order. Residents in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., rallied this weekend to demand the return of 24/7 emergency care — one year after doctor shortages forced overnight ER cutbacks. Hundreds of millions of viewers globally are tuning in today as the World Road Cycling Championships wrap up in Montreal.

By Philip Catherwood.After twenty years living in the same end terrace house in North Belfast, Maggie is now being pressured into having a divisive mural painted on her gable wall. Rather than give in to intimidation, she enlists the help of teenage street artist Kyle – a Dubliner trying to find his feet in the city – to create a different kind of mural. However, not everyone in the community is ready to embrace change. Starring Abigail McGibbon and Daniel Mick Ryan.Author Philip Catherwood is a writer from Northern Ireland. His audio drama podcast ‘The Dial-Up' won a British Podcast Award and an Independent Podcast Award for Best Fiction in 2024. His play ‘The Pitch' was recently staged at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast and finished a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Philip was selected for BBC Writers Belfast Voices 2026 scheme and The Royal Court Theatre Writers Group 2026.Cast: Maggie ... Abigail McGibbon Kyle ... Daniel Mick Ryan Carl ... Paul Mallon Sammy ... Shaun Kearns Zuzanna .... Katarina KokenyovaAll other parts were played by the company.Production Co-ordinators: Sylvie Conway and Caoilfhinn McFadden. Studio Production: David Sproule, Bill Maul and Michael Davidson.Written by Philip Catherwood Directed by Michael ShannonA BBC Audio Northern Ireland Production for BBC Radio 4.

Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell has largely avoided the sustained public scrutiny that has followed other powerful men connected to Jeffrey Epstein, despite being directly accused by Virginia Giuffre in sworn testimony. Giuffre said Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell directed her to have sex with Mitchell on more than one occasion while she was being trafficked through Epstein's network. The allegation appeared in court records from Giuffre's litigation against Maxwell and was reported publicly years ago, but Mitchell never became a central figure in the broader public reckoning surrounding Epstein in the way Prince Andrew and several other prominent associates did. Mitchell denied Giuffre's accusation.That relative lack of attention is especially notable given Mitchell's stature. He was a former Senate majority leader, a prominent international diplomat and a central figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, yet the allegation against him remained largely on the margins of Epstein coverage for years. More recent document releases have renewed scrutiny of Mitchell's relationship with Epstein and prompted institutions to distance themselves from him, including Queen's University Belfast, which removed his name from an institute in 2026. The underlying allegation, however, is not new: Giuffre had publicly identified Mitchell years earlier as one of the powerful men she said Epstein and Maxwell sent her to, leaving a serious accusation that spent much of the Epstein saga receiving comparatively little sustained examination.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Join us today as we speak with Dr. Matthew Bingham on his book, A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation. Matthew C. Bingham (PhD, Queen's University Belfast) is campus dean and associate professor of theology at Talbot Seminary Phoenix, Biola University. He is the author of Orthodox Radicals: Baptist Identity in the English Revolution and A Heart Aflame for God. He has served as a pastor in the United States and Northern Ireland. Matthew is married to Shelley, and they have four children. 

Conor Macauley, Northern Correspondent, discusses this week's developments at the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell has largely avoided the sustained public scrutiny that has followed other powerful men connected to Jeffrey Epstein, despite being directly accused by Virginia Giuffre in sworn testimony. Giuffre said Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell directed her to have sex with Mitchell on more than one occasion while she was being trafficked through Epstein's network. The allegation appeared in court records from Giuffre's litigation against Maxwell and was reported publicly years ago, but Mitchell never became a central figure in the broader public reckoning surrounding Epstein in the way Prince Andrew and several other prominent associates did. Mitchell denied Giuffre's accusation.That relative lack of attention is especially notable given Mitchell's stature. He was a former Senate majority leader, a prominent international diplomat and a central figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, yet the allegation against him remained largely on the margins of Epstein coverage for years. More recent document releases have renewed scrutiny of Mitchell's relationship with Epstein and prompted institutions to distance themselves from him, including Queen's University Belfast, which removed his name from an institute in 2026. The underlying allegation, however, is not new: Giuffre had publicly identified Mitchell years earlier as one of the powerful men she said Epstein and Maxwell sent her to, leaving a serious accusation that spent much of the Epstein saga receiving comparatively little sustained examination.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The Parades Commission of Northern Ireland has allowed the Orange Order parade at Drumcree to proceed in a limited capacity for the first time in 28 years. DUP MP Carla Lockhart and Eoin Tennyson, Deputy Leader of the Alliance party joined Shane on the show to discuss.

NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine. In today's episode, Becket Cook sits down with Oxford emeritus mathematics professor and Christian apologist Dr. John Lennox to discuss his stunning new autobiography My Story. Lennox shares his dual life as a full-time missionary and Oxford academic, his Northern Ireland upbringing, mentorship under David Gooding, Cambridge years, Operation Mobilization, and famous public debates with new atheists like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. He recounts high-stakes ministry behind the Iron Curtain in Hungary and East Germany—spies, packed village churches, the Jugendweihe, a life-changing train conversation on grace versus merit, and a moving Holocaust exchange in a Budapest synagogue—plus the Nobel Prize scientist who pressured him to abandon faith. Grab My Story and watch the full conversation. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 254 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell has largely avoided the sustained public scrutiny that has followed other powerful men connected to Jeffrey Epstein, despite being directly accused by Virginia Giuffre in sworn testimony. Giuffre said Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell directed her to have sex with Mitchell on more than one occasion while she was being trafficked through Epstein's network. The allegation appeared in court records from Giuffre's litigation against Maxwell and was reported publicly years ago, but Mitchell never became a central figure in the broader public reckoning surrounding Epstein in the way Prince Andrew and several other prominent associates did. Mitchell denied Giuffre's accusation.That relative lack of attention is especially notable given Mitchell's stature. He was a former Senate majority leader, a prominent international diplomat and a central figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, yet the allegation against him remained largely on the margins of Epstein coverage for years. More recent document releases have renewed scrutiny of Mitchell's relationship with Epstein and prompted institutions to distance themselves from him, including Queen's University Belfast, which removed his name from an institute in 2026. The underlying allegation, however, is not new: Giuffre had publicly identified Mitchell years earlier as one of the powerful men she said Epstein and Maxwell sent her to, leaving a serious accusation that spent much of the Epstein saga receiving comparatively little sustained examination.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Today, Justin welcomes back Tim Spicer. Tim served for 20 years in the British Army, where he rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel and saw active service in Northern Ireland, The Falklands Campaign, The Gulf War, and the Balkans, as well as serving in the Far East, Cyprus, and Germany. This is Tim's third appearance on the podcast. Today, he's back to discuss the story of Brian Franks, one of the original officers of the Special Air Service who served behind enemy lines during World War II and who continued to support British covert operations long after the war ended Check out Tim's first appearance on ep 200: From Biffy to Bond: The Real Spy Who Inspired “From Russia, with Love” and his latest sharing the stories of his own career on ep 206: Behind the Lines from Belfast to Sierra Leone. Connect with Tim: timspicerauthor.com IG: @timspicerauthor Check out the book, An Axe and Four Balloons, here. https://amzn.eu/d/03uFZnJn Connect with Spycraft 101: Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here. spycraft101.com IG: @spycraft101 Shop: shop.spycraft101.com Substack: spycraft101.substack.com Patreon: Spycraft 101 Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here. Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here. Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here. Kruschiki The best surplus military goods delivered right to your door. Use code SPYCRAFT101 for 10% off! https://kruschiki.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Claire Hanna went viral with a superb joke about Donald Trump after he apparently supported a united Ireland. The leader of the SDLP gives us a comprehensive and entertaining briefing about the state of politics in Northern Ireland and has clear ideas about how to improve the system and its politics. On top of the detail, passionate and funny, Claire embodies the hope of a politics free of sectarianism. See the Political Party Live on Stage:9 November: Liz Kendall and Mishal Husain21 December: Wes Streeting https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027:www.mattforde.com MARCH19 FAVERSHAM The Alex20 DORKING HallsAPRIL7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL AsylumMAY6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH PlayhouseJUNE2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman PlayhouseJULY1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Cohen sits down with former Congressman Peter King for a wide-ranging conversation on New York politics, law enforcement, national security, and Northern Ireland. King reflects on his political career, his views on New York's current leadership and policing, and his role in the Northern Ireland peace process. The discussion also explores the Good Friday Agreement, the prospect of a united Ireland, and the importance of protecting the traditions and interests of Northern Ireland's pro-British community.

The Houthis seize control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Trump rolls a grenade into Northern Ireland's politics, and a Russian oligarch funds Don Jr.'s wedding.Tommy and Ben break down some of the most alarming expansions of the Iran war: Houthi rebels have captured roughly 80 miles of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, Iranian-backed militants have blown up a Saudi pipeline in Iraq, and Iran's targeting has improved thanks to Chinese satellite imagery. An exclusive first look at a new Eurasia Group poll finds the Iran war's approval sitting at 34% nationally, with disapproval among independents jumping 13 points. Then Trump visits his Irish golf course on the taxpayer's dime and casually upends decades of US policy on Northern Ireland in an impromptu press conference. This week also brings multiple stories of brazen grift: ProPublica reports that a Russian oligarch with ties to Putin paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for portions of Don Jr.'s Bahamas wedding, and The New Yorker does a deep dive on how much Jared Kushner's diplomacy is colored by his personal financial motives. And finally, a Russian drone strikes a Ukrainian train station minutes after trains carrying the national security advisors of the UK, France, Germany, and Italy passed through. At the end of the show, Tommy speaks to Hamza Chaudhry from the Future of Life Institute about the crazy last week in AI, how to judge tech leaders' calls for a slowdown in development, and what to expect from Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.