Nine life-changing financial decisions hiding in plain sight

We make financial decisions day in, day out. The items we buy, the money we save, the goals we set... It can be easy to forget, however, that some of the biggest life-changing money decisions might be hiding in plain sight. But what are they? And how do you make clear-eyed choices while listening …

‘The MAGA Whisperer’: Hunter Biden’s surprise social media comeback  

Once a merciless target for the MAGA movement, Hunter Biden has decided to put himself in the spotlight once again. ­ Now aged 56 and celebrating seven years of sobriety, Biden has recently become a social media sensation, taking to X with a renewed sense of purpose. ­ While some are speculatin…

Extra: “Is she dead?” - mother’s emotional testimony as Parnell Square stabbing trial begins  

On the afternoon of November 23, 2023, in Dublin’s Parnell Square, three children were seriously injured following a stabbing attack in broad daylight. Riad Bouchaker (52) was arrested and charged in connection with the incident, and now, two-and-a-half years on, his trial is under way at the Centr…

Belfast race riot chaos: Bus and homes destroyed as man charged over knife attack

Northern Ireland has seen serious race riots for the third year in a row. Masked men staged violent protests in number of areas, but the trouble was concentrated in the greater Belfast area, with homes set alight off the Crumlin Road and in east Belfast.  A Glider bus was set alight on the Newtowna…

‘That he lived to see 34 was surprising’ – the violent life of Lee McDonnell 

Lee McDonnell began what would become a prolific and fearsome career in crime when he was just a teenager. McDonnell’s violent and reckless actions characterised him as a different breed of Irish criminal – one that stood sharply apart from his peers. He was fond of boosting his own notoriety and…

Extra: Belfast ‘attempted beheading’ - Keir Starmer condemns ‘sickening’ incident amid calls for calm

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious incident in north Belfast on Monday night.  Video posted to social media appears to show a man stabbing another man several times in the head with a knife. One man can be heard saying in the video: ‘He’s trying to cut his …

Ambush in Adare: The killing of Garda Jerry McCabe and why case still remains open

His killing shocked the nation, cast a shadow over the peace process, and left a family searching for justice. On today's Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan and John Downing look back at the killing of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe, the political fallout, and why the case remains open three decades later.

Jeffrey Donaldson: The secret recordings, letters of 'repent' and WhatsApps at centre of trial

The Jeffrey Donaldson trial has now entered its third week. Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with The Belfast Telegraph joins Fionnán Sheahan to discuss the secret recordings, letters of 'repent' and WhatsApp's at centre of the high-profile trial. ­ Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of The DUP,…

Pope Leo vs AI - and its tech bro CEOs

It was supposed to replace workers at speed. Instead, some of the world’s biggest companies are finding costly problems, poor results and frustrated customers.  This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Adrian Weckler and JJ Clarke examine why …

Unpacking the Healy-Rae family feud: A political dynasty divided?

In 2016, the Healy-Rae brothers sailed to a sensational electoral victory in Kerry. Between them, Michael and Danny secured a remarkable 38pc of the Kingdom’s vote, cementing the Healy-Rae brand as one of the most formidable forces in Irish politics. Their winning formula quickly became the…