Early Edition
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<p>A morning news update from The Irish Times. Our top stories five days a week.</p><br><p>Produced in association with MSD.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 17, 2026
The Dead Zoo; Social media ban; Best EVs under €25k; Wigan Kebab with Irish curry sauce
<p>The timing of when the <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/08/05/new-lease-of-life-dead-zoo-lab-brings-back-beloved-natural-history-museum-collection/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natural History Museum </a>will reopen, and the <a href="https://irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/06/17/natural-history-museum-reopening-date-and-redevelopment-costs-still-not-clear/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">final budget for its redevelopment, remain unclear</a> almost two years after it closed for refurbishment.</p><br><p>Readers have been having their say on the UK’s plans to introduce social media ban for under 16s, with many of you believing it would be far more effective to ban harmful algorithms instead.</p><br><p>The government’s new pilot scrappage scheme could help stretch your budget towards one of <a href="https://irishtimes.com/motors/2026/06/17/the-irish-times-best-new-car-picks-for-the-summer-of-2026-under-25000/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our pick of the best EVs </a>under €25,000.</p><br><p>The greater Wigan area west of Manchester is currently the centre of Britain’s political landscape due to the byelection this week involving Labour’s Andy Burnham. The area is usually more famous in the north of England for something else. <a href="https://irishtimes.com/world/2026/06/17/in-praise-of-the-wigan-kebab-want-irish-curry-sauce-with-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pies</a>.</p><br><p>Presented by Aideen Finnegan</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 16, 2026
Iran war peace deal; the IRA murder of Terrence McKeever; a thrilling All-Ireland football championship
<p>The US has struck a deal with Iran which could pave the way for an end to the war, but key details are yet to be released.</p><br><p>Terrence McKeever was found murdered by the IRA 40 years ago today.</p><br><p>Concerns are growing over capacity and safety at Ireland’s main youth detention centre at Oberstown following new released documents.</p><br><p>Ireland is well prepared for any potential cases of Ebola and the overall risk here remains low, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.</p><br><p>With no team remaining unbeaten and the top three having to play in the third round, are we witnessing the best ever GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 15, 2026
Threat of industrial unrest; survivors of abuse by Bill Kenneally; the rise of Gianni Infantino
<p>The Irish Congress of Trade Unions says the Government risks industrial unrest unless it delivers a budget that supports working people.</p><br><p>Survivors of abuse by Bill Kenneally will meet the Justice Minister this week, calling for a new law, making misconduct in public office a criminal offence.</p><br><p>There has been a steady rise in the number of asylum seekers choosing to leave Ireland voluntarily according to the Department of Justice.</p><br><p>The Irish Times In The News podcast examines rise of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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