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How child ‘skinfluencers’ became a toxic beauty trend
Jun 25, 2026
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What does Andy Burnham stand for?
Jun 24, 2026
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Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty: the full story
Jun 22, 2026
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How the lives of primary schoolchildren changed during and after Covid
Jun 22, 2026
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| 6/25/26 | ![]() How child ‘skinfluencers’ became a toxic beauty trend | The beauty industry has found a new audience: children. And it is using other children online – so-called “child skinfluencers” – to promote all kinds of skincare products.Research by The Guardian’s consumer affairs reporter Sarah Marsh found teenage girls on TikTok, as well as Instagram and YouTube, showing their skincare routines, some having become “ambassadors” for major brands.Some will be using products from a new and lucrative market segment – skincare produced for children – others might be demonstrating to other 10 or 12 year-olds the anti-ageing powers of retinols and strong serums.As the phenomenon grows, dermatologists are expressing concern about harsh chemicals damaging delicate young skin, but parents and guardians are also worried that children are being convinced that their skin needs something it almost certainly does not, with all the implications for self-esteem and body image that carries.And there are concerns at official level with the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) investigating two beauty brands over the use of young influencers to market skincare to children.So where is this all going? And how damaging is this form of marketing, to the young girls who are served it daily on one their social feeds, and the children involved in its marketing?Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Andrew McNair, with research by Ellen Clusker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() What does Andy Burnham stand for? | Newly-elected Labour MP Andy Burnham has made no secret of his ambitions to become the next UK prime minister. Now, it looks as though his time has come.Keir Starmer’s announcement on Monday morning that he is to step down as prime minister paves the way for a leadership contest in the Labour Party, with the leadership of the country the automatic prize.Starmer has said he would stay on until September but unless a strong candidate emerges to go up against Burnham, the new occupant of Number 10 Downing Street could be named as early as mid-July.Where did it go so wrong for Starmer and so right for Burnham? His nickname is the King of the North, but he’s also been called Captain Flipflop, so what does Burnham stand for?And why is Britain’s political system so unstable that the country is now facing into its seventh prime minister in just 10 years.Irish Times London editor Mark Paul was at Downing Street on Monday as Starmer stood at the much-used podium, bowed to the inevitable and made his sometimes emotional announcement.He explains what led to this moment and what will happen next.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty: the full story | The former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges against him, including rape. His wife Eleanor was also found by the jury to have aided and abetted him, but she was not convicted due to inability to stand trial. The outcome of the trial hinged on whether the jury believed Donaldson or his two victims. Freya McClements explains how the jurors may have been convinced of Donaldson's guilt, what happened when the verdict was delivered and how religion, faith and forgiveness were major themes of the case. Plus, Mark Hennessy looks back on Donaldson's rise and fall and how his conviction could affect the DUP and unionism more broadly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() How the lives of primary schoolchildren changed during and after Covid | A new landmark study followed 4,000 primary school children, tracking everything from their education attainment to their wellbeing as they progressed through the school system.The Children’s School Lives study tracked the children from 2019 to 2023. As it coincided with the Covid lockdown years, it revealed a wealth of data, some of it seriously troubling and challenging for policymakers.The longitudinal study was commissioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and conducted by the UCD School of Education.Irish Times education correspondent Niamh Towey delved into the details.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() Who is the Swedish hitman killed in a car crash in Limerick? | Late on a quiet Sunday night in May, gardaí in Limerick arrived on the scene of what they expected would be a routine call-out to a road traffic incident.Instead they were met with an extraordinary scene.In one of the damaged cars they found a dead man on the back seat. He was wearing a balaclava and there was a loaded pistol at his feet. The driver of the anonymous looking Seat Leon had escaped, leaving his phone behind.The Garda quickly established that the dead man was a Swedish hitman and the pair were in Limerick for a contract killing. They were just minutes from their victim.But who was the target? Has there been a resurgence in the deadly feuding that blighted Limerick for years? Where is the hitman who fled the scene and why has the manhunt for him been so muted?Irish Times crime and security editor Conor Lally reports on the latest in this most unusual case.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Parnell Square attack trial: The evidence against Riad Bouchaker | In November 2023, a group of primary schoolchildren were lined up by the railings outside their school in Dublin city centre, ready to be brought to after-school care. As their minder bent down to close the coat of one of the children, a man launched a vicious knife attack on the children.The alleged assailant was arrested at the scene and the trial of Riad Bouchaker (52), an Algerian native, is now under way.He is charged with attempted murder of two girls and a boy, as well as a further charge of assault causing serious harm to a childcare worker and three charges of assault causing harm. He denies all charges.Eoin Reynolds reports from the court, where the jury has heard harrowing testimony from the parents of some of the victims, witnesses and those who attempted to stop the knife attack.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon and Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() Murder at the bridge: What happened to Terence McKeever? | Terence McKeever left his home in Ballsbridge in Dublin shortly after 6.30am on June 16th, 1986. His daily commute in his distinctive bronze-coloured BMW took him to work in his family’s electrical services firm in Armagh. But on that day, he never arrived.His body was found dumped in a river following an anonymous phone-call to the RUC in south Armagh at 10.45am.The IRA took responsibility for the murder of the young businessman, saying he had been killed because his company, McKeever Brothers, did work for the British security services. It also warned contractors doing similar work that they had 24 hours to stop if they wanted to avoid a similar fate.An investigation on both sides of the Border was launched but it was hampered by the loss of key evidence.Forty years later, Terence’s sister Karen is still searching for answers to her brother’s murder.Irish Times Ireland and Britain editor Mark Hennessy traces the story of the brutal killing. He explains the failures in the investigation and the questions police on both sides of the Border have still to answer.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon and Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Tracking down a romance scammer in Nigeria | When Carlos Barragán discovered his mother was the victim of romance fraud, he flew to Lagos to find the con man – and found the Yahoo Boys, young men whose job it is to rip off westerners. The name comes from the old email platform, first used by the Nigerian scammers decades ago.His mother, Silvia, had fallen in love online with flirtatious, sincere, handsome Brian; she bought rings, planned a future and was convinced that they would one day live together – when he was free to travel to Spain.Her sons though, suspected something sinister was afoot, especially when “Brian” started to make financial demands.Over the course of three years Carlos, a journalist, visited Nigeria multiple times to see the Yahoo Boys in action and to try to understand why this particularly cruel, exploitative form of online fraud has become such an earner for so many young men in Lagos. He also discovered a romance scam involving an Irish woman.His compelling book, The Yahoo Boys: Real Life with the Love Scammers of Lagos by Carlos Barragán is published this week.He talks about the experience on In the News.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() World Cup 2026: The ruthless rise of Gianni Infantino | As World Cup 2026 kicks off, Gianni Infantino’s grip on international football is total.Infantino was brought in to clean up Fifa’s image after the murky Sepp Blatter years, to restore transparency and boost the game globally.But if Fifa thought it was getting a self-effacing, legally trained bureaucrat who would stay in the background, it was very wrong. Now after 10 years at the helm, he is Fifa.So how has he dealt with the many complex controversies surrounding the tournament? Why is it the biggest ever World Cup, spread over three countries? How can he be a friend to all, at all times, from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin? And how long will Infantino stay president of world football?Irish Times sports correspondent Gavin Cooney discusses his rise to the top of the international game.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() Inside court as Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand✨ | court trialchild sex abuse+3 | Jeffrey Donaldson | DUPIrish Times | Newry Crown Court | Jeffrey Donaldsonchild sex abuse+3 | — | 15m 58s | |
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| 6/11/26 | ![]() Jennie’s law: One family’s campaign to protect women from domestic abuse✨ | domestic abuselegislation+3 | — | The Irish TimesAcast | — | Jennie’s Lawdomestic violence+5 | — | 30m 33s | |
| 6/11/26 | ![]() How the murder of Jennifer Poole led to a change in Irish law | Abusers convicted of serious domestic violence will have their names included on a publicly available register under a new law designed to allow those with concerns to check whether their partner has a violent past.The proposed legislation will be known as Jennie’s Law in honour of Jennifer Poole, a 24-year-old mother of two who was murdered by her former partner Gavin Murphy in 2021. Poole did not know he had a history of abusive behaviour, including a conviction for assaulting a former partner.The Poole family believe that had Jennifer known about Murphy’s previous convictions she might still be alive. They have campaigned for the new register since her murder.So how will it work? What offences will be covered? What information will be on the register? And are there any unintended consequences for such a register – particularly for victims?Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan, with research by Ellen Clusker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() How the Belfast riots unfolded✨ | Belfast riotsracism+3 | — | Irish Times | BelfastIreland | Belfastriots+6 | — | 20m 44s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() What a 24-year jail term for Sean McGovern means for his boss, Daniel Kinahan✨ | organized crimecourt sentencing+3 | Conor Lally | GardaIn The News+1 | — | Sean McGovernDaniel Kinahan+3 | — | 25m 20s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() ‘Irish only or it burns’ - Why Ireland's far right is targeting vacant council houses✨ | far rightracism+3 | Conor Lally | Dublin City Council | Ireland | racist attacksvacant houses+3 | — | 21m 07s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() What is the 'free birth' movement and why is it becoming more popular in Ireland?✨ | free birth movementmaternity services+5 | Ellen Coyne | HSE | Drogheda | free birthhome birth+6 | — | 31m 45s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() Why Irish far-right activists mingled with the ‘white Europe’ remigration movement✨ | far-right activismremigration movement+4 | Conor Gallagher | National PartyThe Irish Times+1 | IrelandPortugal | remigrationfar-right+7 | — | 25m 25s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Why Ireland is introducing a new system to diagnose autism✨ | autism diagnosishealthcare policy+3 | — | The Irish TimesAcast | — | autismdiagnosis+4 | — | 14m 44s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() What will the return of El Niño mean for Ireland's weather?✨ | El Niñoweather+4 | Caroline O’Doherty | The Irish TimesWorld Meteorological Organisation | Ireland | El NiñoIreland weather+5 | — | 19m 53s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Was death of billionaire fashion mogul an accident or murder?✨ | fashioncrime+4 | Guy Hedgecoe | Mango | Barcelona | Isak AndicJonathan+7 | — | 19m 17s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Our food reviewers give their picks for great summer restaurants | Is there such a thing as “summer on a plate”? What makes a great seasonal dish? And where is the best restaurant in Ireland for a memorable staycation night out?These were some of the factors Irish Times restaurant reviewer Corinna Hardgrave and food writer Joanne Cronin had to consider when they come up with their annual must-keep list: “100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for summer 2026″.It appeared in The Irish Times Saturday magazine and is available now online.They came into studio to give the run down on the list and how restaurants are navigating a challenging time to do business. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial: What the jury has heard so far | The trial of Jeffrey Donaldson began on Wednesday with the jury warned they would hear about “difficult and traumatic incidents” the two alleged victims claim they experienced as children.By the end of the second day, Thursday, they had heard more of the substance of those alleged incidents, including watching a video of a police interview with the witness known as Complainant A.She and the other witness, Complainant B, allege sexual abuse by Donaldson when they were children.The jury heard how Donaldson wrote to Complainant A, saying he regretted “all the hurt, pain and distress” he had caused. The former DUP leader, one of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile politicians, is accused of 18 offences – one count of rape, four counts of gross indecency with or towards a child, and 13 counts of indecent assault – between 1987 and 2008. The 63-year-old denies all charges.Eleanor Donaldson (60), who has been judged medically unfit to stand trial, is charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the charges. She denies the charges.Irish Times Northern Editor Freya McClements is reporting from Newry Crown Court. She tells Bernice Harrison about what the jury has heard so far, how Donaldson's defence lawyer questioned Complainant A, and what comes next.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Why aggressive drivers are stopping Irish women cycling | Aggressive driver behaviour, speeding, poor cycling infrastructure and the increased size of vehicles are deterring women from getting on their bikes, research by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has found.Most women in Ireland can cycle and have access to a bike, but are only half as likely as men to choose cycling as a mode of travel, according to the Empowering Women to Cycle report.And all those jibes about women being worried about “helmet hair”? They don’t hold up in the research.Half those surveyed said unsafe roads were a barrier to cycling. And then there was the fear of being on the receiving end of verbal abuse from drivers.So what has to change to encourage women to cycle?Irish Times Dublin editor and daily cyclist Olivia Kelly explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Andrew McNair with additional research by Ellen Clusker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() AI is coming for tech jobs: what will it mean for the Irish economy? | Just a few years ago Meta’s workforce in Ireland was about 3,000. When the newly announced round of job cuts are complete, the tech giant’s headcount at its Irish bases will be halved.The reasons for the job losses – the cuts are part of a global redundancy programme – have not been made public but AI is widely acknowledged as a driver. But how?And Meta isn’t the only company shedding jobs. The Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp owner joins a list that incudes Amazon, Oracle and Covalen with several tech giants with major footprints in Ireland expected to follow.In a country which depends so much on global tech giants to prop up the economy, it's a worrying prospect. But is the IMF right in its pessimism about how AI is going to impact the Irish economy?Irish Times economics columnist Cliff Taylor explains the AI effect.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() How is AI being used in Irish primary schools? | If the junior infants in St Joseph’s Primary School in Dundalk, Co Louth want to know something they can ask AI.An AI voice assistant named Merlyn will tell them the answer, type it on a digital whiteboard with photos and illustrations and prompt them to delve deeper into the subject.Every class is being taught how to use AI because St Joseph’s is taking part in a Merlyn AI pilot programme alongside 48 schools across Ireland.It’s easy to see why getting its technology into Irish schools could lead to a big financial win for Merlyn Origin, the US tech company behind Merlin, if it can ultimately persuade the Department of Education to adopt its technology for all schools. But what’s in it for the students? How can pupils be prepared for an AI driven world? Do teachers have the training to guide pupils in the use of AI. And how is AI impacting on education, particularly at senior cycle?Irish Times education correspondent Niamh Towey explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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