Newstalk Breakfast

How have influencers at the US Open caused a row over their ‘etiquette’? A group of them decided to hold a photo shoot in their hospitality suite during Naoimi Osaka’s first-round match. This led to a reprimand from the umpire. So where do we draw the line?  

Anton asked entertainment Journalist Sarina Bellissimo.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner.

Airport chaos could be looming for travellers to Europe. This coms as stricter fingerprint checks are been introduced. Airlines warn of long queues and missed flights, with no longer a fallback to passport stamps.

Speaking to Anton with more on this was Travel Journalist, Eoghan Corry.

The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers has warned that the shortage of second-hand homes is now “unhealthy”. 

Speaking to Anton was Genevieve McGuirk, CEO of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers. 

In Germany, the far-right AfD has surged into first place in a crucial state election in Saxony-Anhalt, winning 44.5% of the vote. If they form a coalition, they would be the first far-right party leading a state government in the country since the Second World War. 

Joining Anton this morning to discuss further was Dr Ed Turner, From the School of Law and Social Sciences at Aston University and German politics expert.

With the budget coming up next month. Social Justice Ireland have released what they think would be a potential fair and balanced tax package for people. For more on this Anton spoke to Michelle Murphy Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.

Five people are dead and five injured after an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport. The Boeing 767 overran the runway and struck several vehicles before catching fire.

Anton got the latest on this with David Smith Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian. 

Guests at France Michelin-starred restaurants are stealing the cutlery, candles and even the toilet-roll holders?  

One French restaurant lost 40 knives in a year, while one five-star hotel says 100 bathrobes. disappear annually. It seems some customers really do want a souvenir. We get reaction to this with Chef, Restauranteur, and Author from Galway, JP McMahon. 

Family Psychotherapist and Author, Dr Richard Hogan who was shocked when an advertisement for an AI girlfriend appeared on his phone while he was watching a video of The Beatles. Richard explained to Anton what happened.

The Office of Public Works is set to pay a firm an estimated €295,200 to oversee "a national conversation" concerning the future development of the GPO complex on Dublin's O'Connell Street. 

Speaking to Anton was Dr Carole Pollard Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland and Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis.