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France is burning. Where else in Europe is next?

France is burning. What began as student protests over crumbling schools has exploded into riots, looting and a political crisis that is shaking the country ahead of next year’s presidential election.As President Emmanuel Macron struggles to restore order, many are asking whether this is a uniquely French revolt or a warning sign for the rest of Europe.Today on the Indo Daily Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Paris-based journalist Catherine Field to explain how France reached this breaking point and why support for far-right leader Marine Le Pen is soaring.Also, Irish Independent political correspondent Cónal Thomas examines whether the same cost-of-living pressures could spark unrest closer to home. And as anger grows across the continent, we ask: could protests in Ireland be on the horizon?The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

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‘I know who murdered my father’ | Episode 2

A blacked-out van. A secret meeting. And a quest for answers that would consume decades of one man’s life.In the concluding episode of this Indo Daily exclusive, Austin Stack recounts the extraordinary events that unfolded as he pursued the truth about his father’s murder. What followed were revelations, confrontations and moments that were almost impossible to believe.More than 40 years after Brian Stack was shot, Austin believes he finally has many of the answers he spent a lifetime searching for.But has that brought justice?Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle is joined by Austin Stack in the concluding episode of ‘I Know Who Murdered My Father’.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

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‘I know who murdered my father’ | Episode 1

A respected prison officer, Brian Stack, is gunned down on a Dublin street. The investigation that follows fails to deliver justice. There are no convictions and no closure as his 14-year-old son is left with questions that will shape the rest of his life.As the years turned into decades, Austin Stack and his family began searching for answers themselves. What they uncovered would lead them into a world of secret meetings, hidden truths and extraordinary claims.Now, more than 40 years later, the story reaches another remarkable chapter as the Taoiseach prepares to address the case in the Dáil.But how did a family denied answers for decades get this far?Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle is joined by Austin Stack in this first of a two-part series – ‘I Know Who Murdered My Father’.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

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Ammi Burke vs Arthur Cox: solicitor's legal showdown with her former employer

The Burkes are back, but this time it’s not Enoch grabbing the headlines, it’s his sister Ammi.In 2019, Ammi Burke was dismissed from her role at one of Ireland’s most prestigious law firms, Arthur Cox, after just over three years with the company.Seven years, multiple legal battles and countless court appearances later, Ms Burke wants her job back. She and her former employer are facing off at the Workplace Relations Commission.So, what exactly happened between the two sides? And why is a dispute that began years ago still rumbling on in court today?On today’s The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by court reporter Seán McCárthaigh as Ammi Burke takes on her old employer.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism