Greece passes austerity laws in critical vote
Greek MPs have passed a series of painful new austerity measures into law aimed at saving the country's economy from collapse.
The reforms, including tax hikes and pensions, were backed, despite significant opposition inside the prime minister's left-wing Syriza party.
The package passed with 229 votes in favour and 64 votes against in the 300-seat chamber.
Bertie to launch defence at Banking Inquiry
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is set to launch a vigorous defence of his economic record when he returns to Leinster House today.
The ex-Fianna Fáil leader, who served three terms as Taoiseach, is due to give evidence at the Banking Inquiry.
Two survive Longford helicopter crash
It is understood the helicopter was trying to land at the back of the Rustic Inn pub and restaurant in Abbeyshrule when it crashed yesterday evening.
Prisoner remains at large after Ennis court escape
A prisoner remains on the loose after escaping from Ennis District Court yesterday.
He and another inmate of Limerick Prison had been on transport at the county Clare facility when they made off yesterday afternoon.
BBC braced for cuts from government
The BBC will find out how Britain's Tory Government sees its future later, amid warnings intervention from Downing Street would be "a big mistake".
British Culture Secretary John Whittingdale is set to reveal the contents of a Green Paper in the House of Commons later.
It is expected to include plans to reduce the amount of light entertainment the BBC produces, alternatives to the licence fee to pay for programmes and scrapping the BBC Trust which oversees the organisation.
