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French farmers stage new Paris protest in bid to halt EU-Mercosur deal
Farmers mobilised across Paris to denounce the EU–Mercosur trade pact, arguing it threatens French agriculture with cheaper imports and lower standards.
French farmers stage new Paris protest in bid to halt EU-Mercosur deal
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Somalia scraps UAE security, defence deals tied to key ports over sovereignty concerns
The decision is based on reports and strong evidence regarding wrongful actions that undermine the sovereignty, national unity, and political independence of Somalia, says the prime minister’s office.
Somalia scraps UAE security, defence deals tied to key ports over sovereignty concerns
French farmers intensify protests, target food imports over Mercosur deal
The Mercosur deal's approval by most EU states last week, despite France's rejection, has intensified pressure on the government from farmers and opposition parties.
French farmers intensify protests, target food imports over Mercosur deal
Valued metals hit record highs amid global unrest, Trump-Fed conflict
Investors flock to gold and silver as Fed's Powell faces probe and unrest in Iran fuels safe-haven demand.
Valued metals hit record highs amid global unrest, Trump-Fed conflict
France will vote against the EU-Mercosur deal: Macron
The French president's statement comes after "unanimous political rejection" of the agreement in the French parliament.
France will vote against the EU-Mercosur deal: Macron
French farmers protest Mercosur deal, bypass roadblocks in Paris
The protesters oppose the proposed free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, the South American trade bloc which includes countries such as Brazil and Argentina.
French farmers protest Mercosur deal, bypass roadblocks in Paris