Newstalk Breakfast

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Valerie Cox, Journalist and Author.

Research from Queen’s University Belfast is shining light on the role of AI and bots in the music industry, warning that consumers and musicians are being shortchanged because of technology that’s out of control.   

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Katherine Pittalis, Author of the report from the School of Law at Queen’s University Belfast. 

Prince Harry and Meghan will move back to the UK later this month, to a private, non-royal residence outside London. Their children are also set to start school in September.

What has been the reaction to the news in the UK? Anton asked Enda Brady, Host of Roundtable, TRT World.

Conditions at Dublin’s main mortuary have been described as a “a ticking time bomb”. If capacity issues are not addressed, families could face a heavily impacted waiting time for burial of loved ones.  Anton discusses this further with Fintan Cooney is President of the Irish Association of Funeral Directors. 

Overnight attacks by Russia have killed at least six people and injured dozens more in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as both sides continue to ramp up attacks. 

Speaking to Anton this morning was Yuriy Sak, Former advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine.

An Australian court has heard the first day of Erin Patterson's appeal. This comes after she was sentenced to life in prison last year for murdering three relatives and trying to kill another

With an update from what happened in court was is Melina Sarris, Senior News Reporter with 7 news Melbourne.

Yesterday saw landmark trial against Meta opened in federal court in Oakland, California. Kentucky's attorney general has called the largest consumer protection lawsuit in American history Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly bought us the latest on the trial.

The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive to implement fresh rules and curb tobacco use. 

For more on this Anton spoke to Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP and a Member of the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee. 

Electric Picnic is just around the corner, with many music lovers still scrambling to find a resale ticket for the sold out event. 

Today Bank of Ireland are warning people to look out for the signs of a scam, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated. With advice for people was Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud with Bank of Ireland. 

TikTok has said it is “closely monitoring content related to” Sunday’s M9, and would remove any videos and accounts that broke its rules. 

It comes after Coimisiún na Meán contacted the platform to determine how it is responding to footage of joyriding and dangerous driving on its platform. 

Speaking to Anton was Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and a member of the Oireachtas Media Committee and Party Spokesperson on Media.