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“I was walking home through Dublin city at 7.30pm on a Tuesday evening, and I’ve never seen it as bad as it is today and over the last couple of weeks.” 

Those were the words of Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central Gary Gannon who spoke Johnathan this morning.

While many people are enjoying the sunshine, doctors are warning that heat can put serious strain on the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and even heart problems. 

To explain how heat affects our bodies was Dr Suzanne Kelly, Deputy Medical Director of the Irish College of GPs and a GP in Cork. 

Gardaí are looking for a man in connection with the death of Jamey Carney following a suspected violent assault in Killarney,   

We got the latest on this with Presenter of Kerry Today, Jerry O’Sullivan. 

 A recent report by JD Power’s Initial Quality Survey found that there were 192 problems per 100 cars within 90 days of ownership in 2025. What’s behind the increase in problems with new cars? 

To discuss further with Jonathan was Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert. 

The conflict between the US and Iran has escalated overnight, with American forces hitting around 90 Iranian military targets. Iran has responded by targeting US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Joining Jonathan with the latest analysis is Borzou Daragahi, Iranian Journalist and Founder of Badlands Newsletter.

Campaign groups Liú na Laoi and Misneach are calling for a number of Cork streets to be renamed. They are arguing that names linked to Britain's colonial past should be replaced with Irish republican and Gaelic figures. Speaking to Anton was Lar Ó Tuama of Misneach Corcaigh and Liú na Laoi.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton. He is saying he will contest the resulting by-election, claiming he has "never been angrier in his life" as he accused the media of trying to intimidate his family. 

We get the latest from the UK with the Political commentator for The Telegraph  James Price.

An FAI motion has passed to continue plans for the upcoming Republic of Ireland Nations League matches against Israel. We get reaction to this with Joanne McDonald, spokesperson for the Irish Sport for Palestine group.

The US and Iran traded new attacks overnight. Head of NATO Mark Rutte said this morning that the US military strikes were “absolutely necessary”,

 What can we do to restore peace in the Middle East. Anton asked Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.  

Paris appeal court decides today whether to uphold an embezzlement conviction against Marine Le Pen. French hard-right leader Marine Le Pen has said she will run for the presidency in 2027.

For more on this Anton spoke to Lara Marlowe, Paris based Author and Journalist.