The US midterm election drama in the states

Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Claire this morning was Sports Correspondent with The Irish Times, Gavin Cooney, Commercial Creative Director with The Journal, Niamh Maher and Political Correspondent with The Irish Independent, Conal Thomas.

We look ahead to a busy weekend of sport with Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan.

Israel's general election is to take place on Tuesday. The first since the Hamas attacks in October 2023. We look ahead to the election with Chief International Correspondent with The Independent, Bel Trew.

We discuss the latest round of banishment and murders in the castle that is home to The Celebrity Traitors. Irish Independent News and Entertainment Correspondent Melanie Finn tell us all.

Paris is extending a partial curfew restricting movement in parts of the city until Monday, as Marseille and Lyon impose a total ban on protests this weekend. We get the latest on this with London Times Contributor Adam Sage.