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Australia's under 16s social media ban is it working?
29/06/2026 | 11 mins.
A major new study suggests that some 85% of under 16s are still using social media in Australia. This is despite the country being the first in the world to introduce a ban back in December.
The government says it will double the maximum penalty for platforms that breach it, but is this a further confirmation that outright bans simply don't work?
Anton discusses this further with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
Call for probe into what PSNI knew about Donaldson offences
29/06/2026 | 4 mins.
Former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party Doug Beattie has said the Police Ombudsman must begin an investigation into what the PSNI knew regarding Jeffrey Donaldson's child sex offences.
Speaking to Anton this morning was Former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party Doug Beattie.
France's exceptional heatwave
29/06/2026 | 5 mins.
Around 1,000 excess deaths have been recorded during France's exceptional heatwave. With 85% of those who died aged 65 or older. Officials warn the health impact could continue for days after temperatures ease.
Anton spoke to Lara Marlowe, Paris based Author and Journalist.
Government to discuss scaling back of fuel supports
29/06/2026 | 6 mins.
The Government will meet tonight to discuss a gradual phasing out of the excise cuts in fuel introduced in the aftermath of the war in Iran Anton got reaction to this with Ger Hyland is President of the Irish Road Haulage Association.
Ian Bailey’s former solicitor plans to explore the possibility of appealing conviction in France
29/06/2026 | 5 mins.
Ian Bailey’s former solicitor Frank Buttimer plans to explore the possibility of appealing Bailey’s conviction in France on the basis that key DNA evidence was excluded.
Speaking to Anton this morning was Ian Bailey’s former solicitor Frank Buttimer.

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