Public sector strike called off

Ireland is set to experience a bitter cold snap over the coming days. With Met Éireann forecasting freezing temperatures, widespread frost and a chilly start to the weekend. We look ahead to this weekend's weather with Alan O’Reilly, Carlow Weather. 

Russell Brand has been accused of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by a further six women. This is according to a new investigation from the UK Times. For more on this Anton spoke to Enda Brady, International TV Anchor with TRT World.

Microsoft reports it is seeing some ‘positive results’ in its efforts to get its services back online for millions of customers around the world. For the latest on this Anton spoke to Adrian Weckler, Irish Independent Technology Editor.

President Zelensky meets with US envoys in Dublin after “productive” EPC meeting. Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent brings us an update from the EPC meetings.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Harry Browne, Host of the Ditch Podcast and Emeritus Fellow at TU Dublin.

The IFA is stepping up its campaign against proposed 24% cuts to the CAP budget. A rally in Dublin today to coincide with the EU summit. Speaking to Anton was Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers’ Association.

The NVIDIA spy affair story continues in the US as yesterday CEO Jensen Huang resigned from his post with Donald Trump calling on former Apple CEO Tim Cook to take over.  The Guardian’s Washington Bureau Chief, David Smith brings us the latest on this.

Mayo TD Paul Lawless has brought a bill before the Dáil to try restrict how close a wind turbine can be to someone’s home. Paul discusses this further with Anton.

Microsoft users are continuing to experience disruption as the tech giant works to resolve outages that are affecting some of their most popular services. To bring us an update on this was Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent.  

The war in Ukraine dominated the meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Dublin on Thursday. To discuss what was discussed was Declan Power, a Security and Defence Expert.