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
Australia to double fines for Big Tech over children bypassing social media ban
Australia plans to double penalties for social media companies failing to enforce its under-16 ban, raising fines from 49.5 million to 99 million Australian dollars.
Teams qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32
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