Ceta: EU ‘not capable’ of signing deal says Canadian minister
A planned trade deal between the EU and Canada is on the brink of collapse after talks between Canada and a Belgian region broke down on Friday. BBC News – Business
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Theresa May ‘optimistic’ she can get right Brexit deal for UK
Theresa May predicts “difficult moments” ahead in Brexit negotiations but says she is optimistic she can get a deal “that is right for the UK”. BBC News – UK
European Parliament head tries to save EU-Canada trade talks
The European Parliament president calls for emergency meetings to try to save a free trade deal with Canada, after a Belgian region blocked it. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela opposition accuses government of ‘coup’
Venezuela’s opposition accuses the government of staging a coup by blocking their drive to hold a referendum on removing President Maduro from office. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US election: Trump takes aim at First Lady Michelle Obama
Republican candidate Donald Trump has launched a rare attack on First Lady Michelle Obama, saying “all she wants to do is campaign” for his rival. BBC News – US & Canada
Burkina Faso ‘foils coup plot by forces loyal to Compaore’
Burkina Faso has foiled a coup plot by forces loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaore and arrested at least 10 people, a minster says. BBC News – Africa