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France says ready for budget concessions to avert 'storm'

France says ready for budget concessions to avert 'storm'

The French government is ready to offer concessions to parliament to pass its budget, the finance minister said Thursday, in a standoff which is causing market turbulence and risks bringing down the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

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Lampard appointed Coventry manager

Lampard appointed Coventry manager

Frank Lampard was appointed manager of Championship side Coventry City on Thursday as the former England midfielder aims to rebuild his coaching career.

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French luxury mogul Arnault defiant at ex-spy chief trial

French luxury mogul Arnault defiant at ex-spy chief trial

France's richest man, LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, testified Thursday in the influence-peddling trial of the former head of France's domestic intelligence agency, denying any knowledge of an alleged scheme to protect the luxury group.

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South Africa bowled out for 191 against Sri Lanka

South Africa bowled out for 191 against Sri Lanka

South Africa were bowled out for 191 in their first innings on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead on Thursday.

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'Europe's best' Liverpool aim to pile pain on Man City

'Europe's best' Liverpool aim to pile pain on Man City

Jude Bellingham said Real Madrid were beaten by "the best-performing team in Europe" as Liverpool's dismantling of the Spanish giants set a new bar in Arne Slot's stunning start at Anfield.

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One dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southern Thailand

One dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southern Thailand

Flooding triggered by three days of heavy rain has killed one person and displaced thousands in southern Thailand, with more days of rain forecast, authorities said Thursday.

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COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN

COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN

Crunch United Nations talks to find funding to curb the destruction of nature will resume in Rome in February, the UN said on Thursday, after negotiations this month in Colombia ended without a deal.

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French govt ready for budget concessions to avoid financial 'storm'

French govt ready for budget concessions to avoid financial 'storm'

The French government is ready to offer concessions to parliament to get through its budget, the finance minister said Thursday, in a standoff which is causing market turbulence and risks bringing down the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

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Hong Kong airport third runway takes off

Hong Kong airport third runway takes off

Hong Kong started flight operations on its third runway on Thursday, with officials saying it will keep the city's airport competitive as an aviation hub despite its lagging post-pandemic recovery.

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In Bosnia, the path to renewables runs through its coal mines

In Bosnia, the path to renewables runs through its coal mines

At 250 metres underground, the dust is thick and oxygen is in short supply at the Mramor mine in northeastern Bosnia.

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