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More than a week after a historic no-confidence vote brought down a prime minister unable to secure backing for an austerity budget, French lawmakers Monday unanimously passed a law to keep tax and social security machinery running.

Holders England and debutants Wales are joined by France and the Netherlands in Group D

*When we think of Gabrielle Chanel, her iconic fashion empire comes to mind. Yet, few associate her with the groundbreaking role of a self-made woman – a trailblazer who defied societal norms to build a global empire. Though her name is synonymous with luxury and innovation, her entrepreneurial spirit remains…

Rifaat al-Assad, the ‘Butcher of Hama’, identified as client of consultant who received ban and fine this year

Recent years have seen a massive boom in electric mobility, particularly electric motorcycles and scooters. It was a two-way arrangement, really, as manufacturers were eager to jump on an emerging trend. Meanwhile, governments all over the world were quick to incentivize these EVs in a bid to encourage more sustainable…

England’s seeding for the tournament is based on their results in qualifying

A brief look at the small Indian Ocean archipelago hit by what local authorities call an ‘immense catastrophe’

There is also a slower overnight train between the two capitals

François Bayrou faces the same budgetary headache as Michel Barnier – but the parliamentary equation has changed, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre