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French business activity overall contracted, but reached its closest point to expansion for the first time in 15 months, while Germany’s hit a two-month low.

Venezuela’s GDP has contracted by 80%, forcing eight million Venezuelans, a quarter of the population, to flee.

Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region contracted slightly this month, contrary to expectations it would grow, as new orders and shipments struggled.

McCullum was already contracted through to 2027 and Stokes has signalled his intention play for England in the next home Ashes in the same year by signing a new two-year contract.

Others seek treatment long after they have been attacked, by which point certain medications for the STIs they have contracted, such as HIV, are no longer effective.