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
NASA astronaut grows alien-like potato named ‘Spudnik-1’ aboard ISS
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has grown an alien-like potato aboard the ISS, nicknamed ‘Spudnik-1’. During Expedition 72, he shared images of the unusual plant featuring
EU leaders call for de-escalation amid ongoing Middle East conflict
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, EU leaders emphasise the need for de-escalation in the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict. A recent debate highlighted opposing views