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 Frances Fitzgerald, Former Tánaiste.

A deadly wildfire that has killed at least 12 people in Spain's Almería province has stabilised. Local authorities have said. 

Anton get the latest on this with Melita Cameron-Woods, Freelance Reporter in Valencia. 

The process of bringing a man Gardaí want to question in connection with the death of Jamey Carney back to Ireland could be a lengthy one.

For more on this Anton spoke to Southern Correspondent, Irish Independent, Ralph Riegel.

Six people were rescued from the water at Rosslare Strand in Wexford yesterday evening following a weekend of tragic incidents in waters across the country. As temperatures rise and more people head to the water. We look at the dangers and how to avoid getting into difficulty.  

We get a weather update with Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather. Also speaking to Anton was RNLI Water Safety Education Manager, Killian O Kelly. 

At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that tore through a bar in Bangkok, while 60 are in hospital. Speaking to Anton with the latest on this was Journalist Tommy Walker. 

The ever-iconic Rolling Stones are back today with their 25th album, Foreign Tongues. We hear all about it with the Deputy Editor of Hotpress, Stuart Clark. 

The summer heat this year has turned some of our homes into sweatboxes, and most of us don’t have the equipment to cope with it. 

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent has the guide on how to adapt. 

The Government has asked the HSE for a report on e-scooter injuries. This is in response to a surge in serious injuries to children linked to e-scooters. How are other countries dealing with e-scooters, and are regulations any more lax here?  

To discuss further with Jonathan was Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone.

The race to become the next UK Prime Minister is nearing its conclusion. With Andy Burnham securing overwhelming support from Labour MPs and just one vote away from confirming his leadership. To discuss further was James Lyons, former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer.

Israel’s Defence Minister has said his country was prepared to resume its military campaign against Iran if needed, vowing to do so “with even greater force”. 

This comes as the US and Iran continue to trade strikes. With the latest on this was BBC World Affairs Editor, John Simpson.