Here are the biggest stories making headlines in Ireland this Saturday.
The Irish Times reports that the military intelligence bureau of the Defence Forces is examining the bank records of serving soldiers to check for possible links to involvement by Irish security companies in private military contracting.
Politicians will have to “stand up” to the “increasingly violent” rhetoric seen around some anti-migrant protests, the Tánaiste has told the Irish Examiner.
An Irish Independent survey has found significant numbers of people are encountering difficulties using reverse vending machines to return their empty cans and bottles.
The Irish Daily Mail reveals that Helen McEntee’s young family had to be evacuated from their home this week because of a bomb threat.
The doctor who called the University Hospital Limerick emergency department “a death trap” has told the Irish Daily Mirror that the ward is still dangerous.
The Irish Daily Star leads with the line-up of this year’s Electric Picnic.
A man accused of the rape and murder of a young showjumper previously fronted a Channel 4 TV advert promoting its Grand National coverage, according to the Belfast Telegraph.
The Herald reports that two teenagers appeared in court charged with the murder of a Croatian man in Dublin.
The Echo says most cells in Cork Prison are at double capacity.
King Charles’s announcement that he is returning to public-facing royal duties dominates the British papers.
The Times, Daily Mirror and Daily Mail report Charles’ announcement follows the positive effect of his cancer treatment.
Saturday’s TIMES: King returns to public life#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aenemPBQ9P
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) April 26, 2024
Saturday’s DAILY MIRROR: Fit for a King#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/MdNV0gzSBY
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) April 26, 2024
Saturday’s DAILY MAIL: Smiles that say King is going back to work#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/0GZa5xt0Lf
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) April 26, 2024
“Return of the King” is the headline used by The Telegraph, while The Sun says Charles is “back in the saddle”.
The front page of tomorrow’s Daily Telegraph:
‘The return of the King’#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 26, 2024
On tomorrow’s front page: Charles gives cancer update saying he’s ‘feeling greatly encouraged’ by treatment and will return for engagements in dayshttps://t.co/prVTmijArm pic.twitter.com/vK0wqYkoBw
— The Sun (@TheSun) April 26, 2024
The Daily Express says Charles has vowed to support other cancer sufferers and is set to meet with patients and staff at a cancer hospital next week, while the Independent says he has been given the “green light” by his doctors to return to work.
Saturday’s front page: Charles cancer update is the news one royal deserves more than anyone #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/aPlX5SslIm pic.twitter.com/kmTcVo859A
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) April 26, 2024
Tomorrow’s @independent front page. To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/koJc3LN1ax pic.twitter.com/JEdqllX241
— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) April 26, 2024
Elsewhere, The Guardian reports research has discovered almost 40 per cent of teaching assistants are covering classes amid a teacher shortage across England and Wales.
Saturday’s GUARDIAN: Scale of teacher shortage crisis in schools revealed#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Wl5Scva5tA
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) April 26, 2024
The i weekend says poultry waste from so-called “megafarms” is causing emissions of toxic gas.
Saturday’s iWEEKEND: Toxic gas surge from US-style chicken farms supplying UK supermarkets#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CDGCFdwZSp
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) April 26, 2024
The FTWeekend reports investors believe mining conglomerate Anglo American is set to be bought or broken up.
Saturday’s FT WEEKEND: Sale or split for Anglo, say investors#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ligfK8rRfX
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) April 26, 2024
And the Daily Star says leaking radiation is behind the mysterious “Curse of the Pharaohs”.
Saturday’s front page: Secret of ‘Pharaoh’s Curse’ revealed as experts suggest what caused mysterious deaths #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/5DDsbrWy1F pic.twitter.com/hGRiFX3j8x
— Daily Star (@dailystar) April 26, 2024
