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The Morning Lead
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
Friday
3 Apr
up up and away
Artemis astronauts capture Earth as they leave it behind and blast towards Moon
The astronauts are now on a “free-return” trajectory, which uses the Moon’s gravity to slingshot around it before heading back towards Earth without propulsion.
FactCheck
FactCheck: What does a price map tell us about energy costs in Ireland compared to Europe?
F-15 fighter
US fighter jet goes down over Iran, one crewmember rescued by US forces
It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after Donald Trump said the US had ‘beaten and completely decimated Iran’.
THE LUAS ISN'T FREE
Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar
“We can’t tax cut our way out of this crisis and every energy crisis,” Labour TD Ciarán Ahern said.
Thursday
2 Apr
to the moon
After historic NASA mission launch, Artemis II astronauts given green light for lunar orbit
another one bites the dust
Prosecution of Trump's foes and Epstein files missteps marked Pam Bondi's turbulent tenure
Too much talk
‘You have to be serious’: Macron hits out at Trump for ‘unrealist’ statements on Iran war
Catholic Church
Why are some Catholics upset at Pope Leo for washing the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday?
You're Fired
Donald Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as US attorney general
The 60-year-old has drawn criticism for her handling of the Epstein files.
The US president described the 60-year-old as a "loyal friend".
Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche will take up the role on an interim basis.
Bondi said serving in the role had been "the honor of a lifetime".
World Cup
FIFA criticised for 'ridiculous' pricing as World Cup final tickets on sale for almost $11k
FactCheck
Debunked: German chancellor did not say ‘send them all back’ about Syrians living in Germany
irish peacekeepers
Mission for 'highly skilled' Irish troops in Lebanon 'remains unchanged for now', says Chief of Staff
Backlash
Farage sacks Reform UK housing spokesman after 'everyone dies in the end' Grenfell fire comment
wax era
Dublin's Wax Museum hopes to shake off Sinéad O'Connor fiasco with €40k Taylor Swift figure
The waxwork is the first to be unveiled since a figure of Sinéad O’Connor was removed from display in 2024 after family complaints.
White House
'We are going to finish the job': Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes
After Trump’s speech, gasoline prices in the US surged above $4 per gallon (just under €1 per liter) for the first time in years.
Wednesday
1 Apr
Florida
Lift-off: NASA's Artemis II crew blast into space on historic Moon mission
NASA teams and spectators cheered the spacecraft as it ascended away from Earth.
The White House
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Lebanon
Ireland among 15 European nations to say it is 'appalled by escalation of violence in Lebanon'
Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
NOT EGG-CITING
'It's like cooking chocolate': Why Big Chocolate is changing the taste of our favourite bars
People are saying the taste of well known chocolate brands in Ireland has changed.
itamar ben-gvir
Israeli minister has been wearing a noose pin to support new death penalty bill for Palestinians
The 42FM
The tragedy of Tiger Woods
Sinead O’Carroll and Gavin Cooney discuss the rise and prolonged downfall of golf’s greatest ever player.
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