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France’s prime minister has ordered schools to suspend classes as student protests intensify across the country  For the latest on the situation there, Anton spoke to Jamie Smith-Maillet a freelance journalist in France and Hugo Doussaint Alternative Étudiante Rémoise (AER) member .  

Whisky is to be distilled in space for the first time. This is part of an experiment which will measure how the spirit ages in the environment beyond Earth's atmosphere.  Anton got the details from Dr David Whitehouse, Astronomer and Science Writer . 

Today will be the “biggest” day of protests among students in France, according to organisers.  More than 5,000 people have been arrested over the disorder so far. We get the latest on the situation with Naomi O'Leary Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times. 

The US says it’s closely monitoring a suspected case of plague in Siberia. This comes after a laboratory worker died following an apparent illness at an anti-plague research institute. For the latest on this, Anton spoke to Lily Shanagher, Foreign Reporter for the Telegraph.

Later today, Finance Minister Simon Harris and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers will unveil Budget 2027. We ask who will be the winners and losers of Budget 2027? Joining Anton to look ahead to the Budget 2027 was Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

Dublin City Council is calling for urgent action on rickshaw regulation following the death of a mother of two in a crash on North Wall Quay last week.  Councillors say the tragedy highlights longstanding concerns over safety, insurance, licensing and enforcement. Speaking to Anton to discuss this further was Danny Byrne, Fine Gael Councillor for Southeast Inner City.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Frances Fitzgerald, Former Tánaiste, currently a Member of G7 Equality Advisory Council and Ambassador for Anti-Trafficking Organisation ‘Ruhama’.

President Donald Trump has announced the leadership and duties of a “Super Intelligence Force,” which he says will ensure America continues to lead the world in artificial intelligence.  Meanwhile, Trump is facing backlash over comments in which he said Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. To discuss this all with Anton was David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.

Humans tend to trust and would pay male-presenting AI agents more than female ones for the same work. This is according to a new study by the University of Limerick.  To discuss the study findings with Anton was Dr Mary Hausfeld from the UL’s Kemmy Business School. 

At 1pm today, the Government will unveil Budget 2027. It will come with changes to income tax thresholds, fuel allowances and capped childcare costs on the cards.  To look ahead to Budge 2027 with Anton was Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent.

94% of parents and 82% of teachers want mandatory dyslexia training for every teacher in Ireland. That’s according to a new survey from Dyslexia Ireland  Speaking to Jonathan was Head of Education and Policy for Dyslexia Ireland, Donald Ewing.

Australia's online safety regulator has found "significant gaps" in how popular gaming platforms protect children online. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.

Today is International Tenants’ Day and to mark it, national housing charity Threshold has launched its annual Own Your Rights campaign. It will highlight the rights and protections available to individuals renting in the private sector.  To explain more was Ann-Marie O’Reilly, National Advocacy Manager for Threshold.

Daniel Kinahan will be back before Dublin’s Special Criminal Court later today. It will come with a massive security operation taking place to transport him from Portlaoise Prison to the court.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk's Court Reporter Frank Greaney.

Primary and special schools face disruption today as INTO members begin industrial action, including the withdrawal of pre- and post-school supervision.  A 24-hour strike is also planned for October 14th. Speaking to Jonathan was John Boyle, INTO General Secretary. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent.

Pet owners could soon be allowed to bring their animals on more public transport services. But Rail Users Ireland are calling for fares for larger pets and a ban during busy periods.  Mark Gleeson, Spokesperson for Rail Users Ireland spoke to Jonathan this morning. 

Up to 500 schools in France could be closed or partially closed today, as student protests over teacher shortages, long school days and poor facilities continue to spread  For the latest on the situation in France we heard from Veteran Paris Based Journalist, John Lichfield.

A challenge to the decision to allow a controversial Orange Order parade to go down a predominantly nationalist road is due to be heard in court later.  Speaking to Jonathan was Mark Hennessy Ireland and Britain Editor for The Irish Times.

Dogs, baby buggies and couples in love. There's lots of us now sharing (or not) the nations narrow footpaths. Who should get the right of way and has our footpath etiquette gone by the wayside?  Newstalk's Sarah Madden took to the pavements to find out. Also with reaction to this was Esther McCarthy Columnist with the Irish Examiner .

Ireland’s chance of victory against Austria slipped away in the second half last night. But off the pitch people protested outside, calling for the players not to play against Israel this Sunday.  Henry McKean, Newstalk Reporter was there last night inside and outside the stadium.

Donald Trump is considering a US diesel export ban amid global shortages linked to the Iran war, raising fears of further price rises across Europe and the UK.  Speaking to Jonathan with reaction was Ger Hyland President of the Irish Road Haulage Association. 

Former Miss Ireland, Chelsea Farrell and Fianna Fail TD Deputy, Erin McGreehan discussed the importance of women being heard when it comes to their health. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Jennifer Keane, Founder of Paygap.ie.

In the UK, nearly 1 million young people are not in education, employment or training, despite 84% of these seeking work. But just how important are those first jobs you get, usually in hospitality?  Chatting to Jonathan on this was Isabel Brooks, Freelance Journalist.