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news wrap

Today's top stories in 6 seconds

Don’t have time to mull over the news? Here’s everything you need to know…

1. More talks are happening today, after the ECB said it would refuse to accept Greek bonds in return for lending.

2. Irishman Patrick Lyttle has walked out of hospital in Sydney. He was allegedly punched by his brother last month.

3. The National Lottery has said it is ‘very confident’ tonight’s draw will go ahead as planned.

4. The Cabinet has approved proposals which will see calories printed on menus in Irish restaurants.

5. Photographers in Zimbabwe have reportedly been forced to delete photos of President Mugabe falling.

6. And we’ll soon be able to fly to the US for €149 (one way) on a little-known Icelandic low cost carrier.