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France panics Nato with Russian arms deal

09.02.10
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UK's trade deficit widens to hit recovery hopes

09.02.10
Hopes of a strong, export-led recovery in the UK are dashed after the trade deficit unexpectedly swelled to its widest level in almost a year... more

French accuse Tony Blair of ‘Soviet-style' propaganda in run-up to Iraq war

09.02.10
Tony Blair was accused by the French government of 'Soviet-style' black propaganda in the run-up to the Iraq war, secret memos obtained by the Iraq inquiry have found... more

Nissan makes profit to beat predictions

09.02.10
Nissan returns to profit and raises its annual forecast for the second time this financial year, boosted by brisk sales globally... more

John Terry’s tale of sex, cash and greedy lawyers

09.02.10
Scandals usually divide between sex and money. The Chelsea footballer John Terry, that great unifier of men, has managed both - but it's the money that always hurts more... more

US calls for Iran sanctions over nuclear bomb fears

09.02.10
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Toshack: England can lift World Cup

09.02.10
John Toshack believes England will be amongst the three leading contenders to lift the 2010 World Cup in South Africa... more

The Big Interview: Lord Coe

09.02.10
Video: 'Like Napoleon, I have always worked alongside lucky generals' - peer says London's preparations for 2012 Games are right on track... more

Winston Churchill, his mother and the philandering Prince

09.02.10
A new book on the great leader based on documents hidden for years delves deeper into his family life than any other — and comes up with some intriguing revelations... more

Labour ‘risks UK’s ability to fight wars on our own’

08.02.10
Political row over defence spending intensifies as Tories accuse Labour of risking Britain’s ability to go to war on its own... more

Burberry in 3D: Live screenings take London Fashion Week global

08.02.10
London Fashion Week is to become the first event to be broadcast in 3D live around the world... more

Join the eclair set

08.02.10
After the trend for handmade macaroons and cup cakes, 2010 is arguably the year of the eclair. Liz Hoggard feeds her inner child... more

Five Catalans Dragons players arrested

08.02.10
Five players from French Super League club Catalans Dragons have been arrested following an alleged brawl in Leeds city centre... more

London now puts Paris night life in the shade

05.02.10
More than 15,000 Parisians have signed a petition calling on our mayor, Bertrand Delanoë, to prevent the place from becoming "the European capital of boredom"... more

Why we're goo goo for Gaga

05.02.10
Lady Gaga’s crazy shows have subverted the rules of pop — she’s the only one to watch at this month’s Brit Awards.... more

Dublin peddles cycle hire tips to Boris Johnson

05.02.10
The man behind Dublin’s successful bicycle hire scheme is offering tips to Mayor of London Boris Johnson... more

The Bingham is a room with a view and has real promise

04.02.10
While other venues lap up Michelin acclaim, one charming Thameside venture has earned its rating unnoticed. The Bingham is definitely one to watch.... more

Theo van Doesburg: A shock to the system

04.02.10
Theo van Doesburg, a zealot who founded the most coldly inhuman art movement of the 20th century, is the subject of Tate Modern’s best exhibition for years.... more

Britain needs closer military links with France, says minister

03.02.10
The Government seeks a new military alliance with France and commits billions for two aircraft carriers in a bid to outflank the Tories on defence... more

France to ban Muslim full-face veils on buses

26.01.10
Muslim women in France are to be banned from wearing full-face veils on public transport and in schools, universities, post offices and hospitals... more

France may seek 'help' for Raymond Domenech

22.12.09
French football authorities are considering employing someone to work alongside Raymond Domenech at the helm of Les Bleus... more

It was good to get sent off in World Cup final, insists Zinedine Zidane

22.12.09
Zinedine Zidane has claimed he was glad he was sent off for his headbutt in the World Cup final because he could not have handled the guilt had France won with him still on the field... more

Sarkozy to join Brown in taxing bank bonuses

10.12.09
France to follow Britain in imposing a one-off super-tax on bankers’ bonuses, boosting City speculation of a co-ordinated attack on financial fat cats that will soon include the US... more

Gordon Brown calls on France to commit more troops

02.12.09
Gordon Brown urges the West to provide more troops to back President Obama's military surge... more

France condemns minaret ban

30.11.09
France's foreign minister attacked Switzerland's ban on minarets as the far-Right said many French people would welcome a similar vote... more

A run for your money in Livigno

25.11.09
It can take an age to get there but Livigno is a cheap and genuinely cheerful ski experience, says Jonathan Prynn... more

Richard Dunne: I’m ready to run the French into the ground

13.11.09
Ireland star vows to counter silky skills of Henry and his team-mates with simple hard graft... more

Patrick Vieira: I should have been picked

06.11.09
France veteran Patrick Vieira has lashed out after he was left out of Raymond Domenech's squad for the World Cup qualifying play-offs against the Republic of Ireland... more

French reopen Little Grégory murder case after 25 years

22.10.09
A judge has reopened one of France's darkest crime mysteries in the hope that DNA tests can help find the killer of a four-year-old boy who was murdered in 1984... more

Irish face tough finals showdown against France

19.10.09
The Republic of Ireland must overcome a tough play-off against France if they are to qualify for next year’s World Cup in South Africa... more

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