At the height of his fame, Pete Doherty personified rock'n'roll excess. Though he wished to be taken seriously as an artist,  it was the many personal controversies of the Libertines frontman that provoked public scrutiny. From his relationship with Kate Moss, to his descent into drug addiction, to his link to a tragic death that still poses unanswered questions, we look at the many headlines of Pete Doherty. 

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Pete Doherty: Rise, fall, and recovery of a notorious Libertine

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Born into privilege, Michael Burke Jr comes from Irish business royalty, in a family worth hundreds of million euro.  But how did the son of a major pharma tycoon become embroiled in an international crypto and money-laundering scam with a former Chinese takeaway shop worker?   
  
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The €5.5m crypto fraud, a former Chinese takeaway worker and the Pharma tycoon’s son

Most will be familiar with the phrase good things come in threes. But for our national broadcaster, the departure of 3 top acts from the 2FM schedule in recent days, has blindsided bosses at RTE, and left the national radio station in crisis.  
 
Why exactly are the country's top talent vacating the Montrose studios?  

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Extra: 2FM in crisis - why are RTE's top stars running for the exit?

Maria Bailey's fall from grace was harder than any fall from a swing. Five years ago this week, the former Fine Gael TD went from a relatively unknown backbencher to political infamy. We revisit 'Swing-Gate' and go behind the story that the Irish Independent broke in 2019 with Kevin Doyle.
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‘Swing-gate’ – Five years on: How the Maria Bailey scandal unravelled

In an unprecedented move, Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine, with Taoiseach Simon Harris declaring “an important and historic day”. Israel quickly hit back, recalling its ambassador Dana Erlich, and threatening “severe consequences”. How significant is Ireland’s declaration? And what comes next? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Philip Ryan and John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra: Israel threatens “severe consequences” as Ireland formally recognises Palestine

At 18 Tony O’Reilly played rugby for Ireland before going on to become the most glamorous international Irish businessman of his generation. This is the story of how he became Ireland’s first billionaire and how a bitter battle with Denis O’Brien would change his fortunes. 
Host: Tabitha Monahan                              Guest: Liam Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Doherty: Rise, fall, and recovery of a notorious Libertine

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