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Today’s top stories in 6 seconds

Today’s top stories in the blink of an eye.

WHAT’S THE STORY?

1. #GREECE FRIGHTENING: Greece has just hours to pay back €1.6 billion, or face a default on its loans.

2. #ARREST: A man has been arrested for the shooting of Christopher Keane in Limerick yesterday.

3. #SINN-TERNAL AFFAIRS: A councillor expelled by Sinn Féin is considering suing the party.

4. #MUSIC: Apple Music launches today. Here’s what you need to know.

5. #DEBT OF FOOTBALL: The FAI’s debts are mounting. Which isn’t good.

6. #WEATHER: The weather is lovely. Mostly.

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