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Political parties with a radical edge are often accused of “selling out” if and when they get into government. But the reality is that they have often done much of the selling out before they enter power – or more accurately to remove impediments to getting into government.

Colonel House, despite his title, was never a military man. Yet the Texas-born political fixer was a very influential figure in world politics and advised US president Woodrow Wilson before and after that country’s decisive entry into World War I in 1917.

It’s claimed the ‘spur’ at the rear of this intriguing saddle should support the pelvis to improve pedalling efficiency, and it could soon be yours for £125 if you pre-order

Giorgia Meloni has spent the last 12 months racking up a varied list of “firsts” – first woman prime minster of Italy, first fascist-linked party leader to head government in Rome since Benito Mussolini, and first premier to tell social media she had dumped her long-term boyfriend.

On Halloween, the Minnesota Sea Grant is hosting a webinar called "Supernatural Lakes: Monsters, Ghosts, Witches, Fairies, and Aliens."

Francie Gorman takes the microphone and pledges that if he does win he will prioritise defending incomes and the better communication nationally of rural communities’ concerns. We are in the Tullamore Court Hotel and the hall is packed with farmers curious to hear from the two contenders who want to lead the Irish Farmers’ Association for the coming four years which will see the challenges for farm families become even more stark.

One of my happiest memories of being in France is of the day I sat in a corner of a rural cafe and successfully earwigged large chunks of a conversation among the locals. Their topic of choice focused on the United States, and the most strident man in the company, inevitably called Serge, was particularly scathing.

Irish people do not lack compassion for the beleaguered people of Ukraine fleeing here from war – but we may soon lack the cash to support them.

As Israel plans a full-on invasion of Gaza, pressure on both sides in this horrific conflict will intensify. Prepare to hear more about the “rules of war and international law.” But what are these – and what relevance can they have in this all-out war in a very confined space?

Irish people do not lack compassion for the beleaguered people of Ukraine fleeing here from war – but we may soon lack the cash to support them.