Vladimir Putin is threatening to turn off gas supplies to Europe from today, if countries refuse to pay their bills in Russian currency.
Germany - which is heavily reliant on imports - is calling that "blackmail".
Negotiations aimed at ending the five-week war in Ukraine are to resume later.
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The Irish Travel Agents Association says the rising costs people are experiencing when booking a holiday to Spain this year are down to supply and demand and an increase in air fares...
Prices for popular family holiday destinations abroad have rocketed by up to 16% at peak times.
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The Chief Medical Officer is to consider reducing the isolation period for people who test positive for Covid.
The decision was made by the cabinet health committee last night - after ministers were briefed by Dr Tony Holohan.
He'll now review the seven-day period and make a recommendation to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.
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The producer of the Oscars ceremony says police were prepared to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock on stage.
Will Packer says officers spoke to the comic behind the scenes afterwards, but he chose not to press charges.
The film academy's started disciplinary proceedings against the actor, who's apologised - admitting he was "out of line".
