Published 47 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The police have seized a number of items after reports of shots being fired near a bonfire in Londonderry. Detectives conducted a search of the Meenan Square area of the Bogside on Wednesday morning. This followed reports of loud bangs being heard in that part of the city on Monday evening. "A number of items were seized which are now subject to forensic examination," Chief Insp Michael O'Loan said. "This incident is reported to have occurred at around the time the bonfire in Meenan Square had been lit - when we know there was a large number of people in the vicinity. "An act that would be beyond reckless when so many people were present," the senior officer said. There was widespread condemnation after poppy wreaths and flags were placed on the bonfire. On Tuesday, the police said they were … [Read more...] about Police seize several items near Londonderry bonfire site
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EU allows get-out clause in Russian gas cut deal
By Michael Race Published 26 July comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war European Union members have agreed to cut gas use in case Russia halts supplies but some countries will have exemptions to avoid rationing. EU members, locked in talks since the idea was suggested last week, have now agreed to voluntarily reduce 15% of gas use between August and March. "This was not a Mission Impossible!", tweeted the Czech Republic, which holds the rotating EU presidency. However, the deal was watered down after previously not having exemptions. The EU has said its aim from the deal is to make savings and store gas ahead of winter, warning that Russia is "continuously using energy supplies as a weapon". The voluntary agreement would become mandatory if supplies reach crisis levels. … [Read more...] about EU allows get-out clause in Russian gas cut deal