Economy
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday rammed part of the 2026 budget through parliament without a vote, exposing himself to a no-confidence motion, after negotiations reached an impasse.
January 20, 2026
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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday named France-based forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry in his 40-man squad for the Six Nations.
January 20, 2026
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US President Donald Trump's tariff threats on eight European states, most of which are part of the EU common market, raises the question: can he really target them individually? Technically yes, but in practice -- it's not so simple.
January 20, 2026
The Canadian military has developed a model response to a US invasion, the Globe and Mail reported Tuesday, as President Donald Trump again muses online about a takeover of Canada.
January 20, 2026
Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to Liverpool training on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare to face Marseille in the Champions League.
January 20, 2026
Culture
Long reserved for women or military dress, brooches adorned men's chests during Milan Fashion Week, a throwback to a bygone era but with jewellery now signalling individuality, not just status.
January 20, 2026
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Thousands of farmers driving tractors and waving flags descended Tuesday on the European parliament in Strasbourg in protest at a major trade deal signed with South America, ahead of a vote on whether to refer it to the courts.
January 20, 2026
Economy
Men's Fashion Week kicked off in Paris on Tuesday under the shadow of Italian designer Valentino Garavani's death, with many of the leading lights in the French capital remembering the late Haute Couture maestro.
January 20, 2026
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Thai forces demolished Cambodian homes in contested border areas after a ceasefire ended clashes between the neighbours, a local rights group said on Tuesday.
January 20, 2026
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