What the papers say: Wednesdays front pages

A look at what stories are making the front pages in Wednesday's papers.
What the papers say: Wednesdays front pages

Rising household costs and investigations into Meta make the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with the ceasefire in Iran under threat after they launched missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the second consecutive day.

The Irish Examiner leads with Coimisiún na Meán opening investigations into Meta's META.O Instagram and Facebook over concerns EU users cannot easily control what they see online and may be steered by algorithms into highly personalised feeds.

The Echo leads with a Cork drone food delivery service being the subject of an enforcement file by Cork City Council.

The Irish Independent reveals rising food, energy, and health insurance costs, meaning the average household has seen costs rise by €2,000 a year.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with the trial of an off-duty Garda who was drinking and driving 109km/h when he fatally struck a hurling coach.

The Irish Daily Mirror also leads with this trial, as the wife of the victim told the garda he is a "coward."

The Irish Daily Star leads with criticism of Gerry Hutch's comments on immigration, as he called for immigrants to be interned.

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