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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says that while the European Union is in a strong position for talks with the UK on post-Brexit relations, it is possible to find a "mutually beneficial" agreement, during a visit from EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. SOUNDBITE
Britain and the European Union on Monday (February 27) proclaimed a "new chapter" in post-Brexit relations after securing a breakthrough deal to regulate trade in Northern Ireland. France 24's Armen Georgian gives his analysis.
UN chief Antonio Guterres urges divided nations holding climate talks at COP27 in Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh to agree on an "ambitious" deal to cover losses suffered by vulnerable nations hammered by natural disasters. SOUNDBITE
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva urges Britain and other nations to ensure their fiscal policies remain consistent following reports that London is mulling more U-turns for its controversial budget plan. SOUNDBITE
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns the global recession risks are rising and urges policy action "to regroup and to rethink how can we adopt a more proactive precautionary mindset that we had in the past." SOUNDBITE