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The Government has launched a new rural strategy aimed at improving life in rural Ireland by 2031. It comes with with plans for better transport, broadband, housing and jobs.  

Anton gets the view of the strategy with CEO of Rural Link, Briain Smyth.

Exit polls in Israel suggest that Benjamin Netanyahu’s party will not lead the next government. For the latest on the election Anton spoke to Ruth Eglash Senior Correspondent at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

In Ireland many contracts state you can't discuss pay with your colleagues. But should you be able to know how much your colleagues are getting paid?  

Anton asked Julie Galbraith Head of Employment at Eversheds Sutherland law firm. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent.

Many people will be getting festive and spooking up their homes with a few pumpkin carvings. 

But despite your “gourd” intentions, environmentalists are warning that the real fright is the waste you leave behind. Speaking to Anton was Tad Kirakowski, CEO Voice Of Irish Concern for the Environment. 

Social Democrats TD for Wicklow Jennifer Whitmore says there needs to be a cultural shift in how women’s health concerns are treated, accusing some medical professionals of gaslighting female patients. Jennifer discussed this further with Anton.

A judge overseeing Russell Brand’s criminal trial has dismissed an indecent assault charge against the British comedian and actor. Replacing it with a count of attempted indecent assault. 

Speaking to Anton was Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, BBC Presenter and host of the podcast Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial.

Votes are still being counted, but Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot have offered competing claims to lead Israel after last night's election. 

We get the latest on the election with Paul Kearns, Freelance Journalist in Tel Aviv.

Released almost exactly three years after his death, “The One With You Matthew Perry” is out today on Netflix. 

The three-part documentary sheds further light on the actor’s life and death. Scott Bryan, BBC TV Critic tells us more about this documentary.

Artificial Intelligence giant, Anthropic has warned that AI could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity". This comes as it revealed its plans for a major US stock market launch.  

For more on this Anton spoke to Ciara O'Brien, Business and Technology Journalist at the Irish Times.