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Xi Jinping tightens his grip on China
China’s Communist Party is holding its National Congress this week. The highly choreographed event sets out the party’s plans for the country over th…
3 years, 8 months ago
What happens when the fun is taken out of children’s team sports?
There are lots of reasons why team sports are a great activity for children to be involved in. They offer kids a chance to improve fitness, make new …
3 years, 8 months ago
Who is Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner?
***Please note this episode discusses sexual assault and violence which some listeners may find distressing***
German prosecutors have filed new sexua…
3 years, 8 months ago
Iranian women's fight for freedom
Iranian authorities are using increasingly violent force to suppress the female-led protests that are rocking the religious regime.
Zahra Gholamvand i…
3 years, 8 months ago
A tragedy in Donegal
Ten lives have been lost and many more irrevocably changed by the tragic events that took place last Friday in the small village of Creeslough, Count…
3 years, 8 months ago
John Murphy: A senior Garda’s fall from grace
Last week, former garda superintendent John Murphy was jailed for six and a half years after he was caught holding cannabis worth nearly €260,000 in …
3 years, 8 months ago
Rory Mason and the fighters of Ukraine's "international legion"
Rory Mason, the young man who died in combat in Ukraine this week, was one of thousands of young men from around the world who travelled to join Ukra…
3 years, 8 months ago
Why former Sinn Féin councillor Jonathan Dowdall is facing life in witness protection
Convicted criminal Jonathan Dowdall is about to lose his name, his identity and his home. The former Sinn Fein councillor and successful businessman …
3 years, 8 months ago
What does the Nord Stream sabotage mean for Ireland?
Last week the major pipeline bringing gas from Russia into the EU was sabotaged with explosions recorded at at least four different points along the …
3 years, 8 months ago
Brazil election: Bolsonaro's January 6th moment?
On Sunday, Brazilians will vote in a presidential election that pits former president Lula against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro is behind in t…
3 years, 9 months ago