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• Are Israel's allies running out of patience?

  In today’s Behind the Story Fran and David are joined by The Independent’s Chief Foreign Correspondent Bel Trew to discuss a week which saw many of Israel's allies express frustration with it over the war in Gaza.Email: [email protected] episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Inside the Michael Gaine case, and the UK-EU deal

  RTÉ's Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy joins David and Fran from Kerry to give them an insight into the investigation into Michael Gaine's death.There was a major development last Friday after the discovery of human tissue in slurry.Although testing is yet to be completed, gardaí are working under the assumption that the remains are those of the missing farmer, and a man known to Michael Gaine has been arrested.Also in the news today is the deal struck between the UK and the EU.David and Fran discuss its ins and outs as hardcore Brexiteers have criticised Keir Starmer, while others are welcoming the shorter airport queues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Varadkar goes horse-riding and would banning kids from social media work?

  Katie reflects on comments by former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the TV show ‘Uncharted’ on how he used to get regular abuse both in person and online and how the downsides of public life eventually overtook the good sides. The trio also discuss the impact of social media on children and the growing industry of child influencers. They tease out if Ireland could follow Australia's lead and ban social media for under 16s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The curious case of Ursula von der Leyen’s WhatsApps

  Europe's highest court has sided with the New York Times after it challenged the EU Commission on its witholding of texts between its President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. The texts were sent ahead of the EU agreeing a deal for 1.8 billion vaccine doses in May 2021. Fran, David and RTÉ’s Europe Editor Tony Connelly dissect the finer details of the case and go through why it is so significant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Trump’s crypto schemes, ‘worthless’ deals, and Qatar’s wooden horse?

  US President Donald Trump is embarking on a visit to the Middle East this week, and as he steps onto his plane it’s another one from the Qataris that has been making the headlines. Reports suggest the country will gift him a new Air Force One jet, and its being dubbed the “palace in the sky”. Fran and David discuss the latest news around the US president, which also includes a “deal” with China to end the tariff tit-for-tat, and another one in the UK that “isn’t worth the paper its written on” according to Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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