IrelandMorning Briefing

Your top stories on Thursday: Election for November 29th; Trump returns to White House and 2024 will be hottest year on record

Here are the stories you need to start your day including; why your airfryer could be listening to you in the kitchen and sending the data to China

In a stunning political comeback republican nominee Donald Trump has been re-elected as US president.
In a stunning political comeback republican nominee Donald Trump has been re-elected as US president.

General election will be held on November 29th

Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed that the general election will be held on Friday, November 29th. Mr Harris said he intended to ask President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Dáil this Friday.

This will kick off a three-week election campaign that will likely focus on housing, government spending, the cost of living and healthcare.

Full coverage of General Election 2024
Full coverage of US Election

What does Donald Trump's win mean for Ireland and the world?

Listen | 27:29

News in Ireland

Climate

Business

Sports

Caelan Doris: Ireland's captain will again be tasked with setting the tone for the side's attack against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Caelan Doris: Ireland's captain will again be tasked with setting the tone for the side's attack against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Life & Style

Why not try one of our Crosswords & Puzzles?

Like this?

Get the best content direct to your inbox by signing up to one of our newsletters