Mike Smith has been named international comment editor for Telegraph Media Group (TMG).

Smith, formerly foreign editor for the Daily Telegraph, will now be responsible for commissioning comment pieces and leaders on world affairs for Telegraph.co.uk, the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph.

"Mike has a great understanding and knowledge of world affairs. He is perfectly placed to develop our international audience through our comment pages online and in paper," said Iain Martin, head of comment for TMG, in a press release.

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