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The French government has said it will scrap another belt-tightening measure in the social security budget in a move widely seen as a further concession to the far right, which has threatened to lodge a no-confidence motion if its policy demands are not met.

In a statement on Monday the …

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias crossed into eastern Syria overnight in an attempt to shore up struggling forces loyal to Damascus, battling an insurgency that has swept much of the country’s north-west as Islamist militants seized control of Aleppo.

An officer with the Syrian army told Reuters that the Iraqi militia forces …

Terry Griffiths, who has died aged 77 after suffering from dementia, became world snooker champion at his first attempt in 1979, just as the sport was transforming itself from a low-profile activity into a television attraction enjoyed by millions. A rookie pro from Llanelli who was new to TV audiences, …

Europe’s manufacturers suffered a slump in demand last month with “no sign of a recovery”, as UK factory owners also reported a slowdown in orders.

Manufacturers across the eurozone reported a decline in demand for their goods in November, with France, Germany and Austria especially hard hit, according to the …

The two main centre-right parties in Ireland are expected to start talks on returning to government as the general election put the incumbents within touching distance of forming the 34th Dáil.

All but 12 Teachta Dála (TD) seats were filled when counting resumed at 9am on Monday but the results …

The historic tea brand Typhoo has been bought out of administration by the vapes and batteries maker Supreme in a £10m rescue deal.

The company filed to appoint administrators last Wednesday, risking the future of the 121-year-old brand.

However, the London-listed

Supreme, which last week confirmed it …

Romania’s ruling Social Democrat party (PSD) was on course to win the most votes in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, holding off a strong far-right surge that could yet deliver the country’s presidency to a Moscow-friendly ultranationalist.

Amid uncertainty as to whether the constitutional court would on Monday order the first round …

Garfield Sobers began his legendary West Indies career in Jamaica in 1954 as a 17-year-old carded at No9, while Steve Smith famously started out for Australia 14 years ago as a jack-in-the-box leg-spinner down at No8.

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The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit that marks his first trip to Ukraine since the early months of full-scale war in the summer of 2022.

Scholz arrived at Kyiv’s central station early on Monday morning, smiling and clutching a large metal briefcase as …

In a lot of universes, Russell Wilson’s story is over. Sean Payton and the Broncos were down enough on him at the end of last season, that they

paid the quarterback $85m to go away

On Sunday, Wilson led the Steelers to

a 44-38 …