European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a free-trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is “in sight” but faces resistance ahead of a two-day summit in Uruguay. Leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay are negotiating the pact to establish the world’s largest free trade zone. However, Italy’s opposition threatens to derail the 20-year effort to create the world’s largest free-trade zone.
EU chief makes final push to secure Mercosur free trade agreement
Londoners prepare for further travel disruption as tube drivers plan another strike
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Tube drivers are set to strike for 24 hours on March 24 and 26, April 21 and 23, and May 19
Iran launches missile attacks on Israel and Gulf states amid ongoing conflict
Iran has launched missile attacks on Israel and Gulf states amid escalating conflict. The Iranian Supreme National Security Council issued a stark warning, underscoring its