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In each case, a leader he sees as a natural, if problematic ally – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – has thrown a massive spanner in the wheels of White House peace-making.

When England did safely gather, Australia were able to shove a spanner in the spokes of their usually powerful driving maul.

But Glasner threw a spanner in the works, saying after the game that the club needed to keep Guehi if they were to have a successful season.

Not all the work in this helicopter factory involves a spanner and engine grease.

Yet Trump's tariffs threaten to throw a spanner in the works.