EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a “critical step forward”, seed potatoes are not included because of EU regulatory fears. BBC News – Europe
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Brexit: Boris Johnson set to unveil trade deal with EU
Officials on both sides are hammering out the final details ahead of an expected announcement. BBC News – UK
Trump pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Charles Kushner
Two key allies jailed over the Russia inquiry benefit from the latest wave of presidential pardons. BBC News – US & Canada
Benishangul-Gumuz: Attackers kill dozens in western Ethiopia
More than 100 people were killed in fires or by shooting and stabbing attacks, reports say. BBC News – Africa
Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension
36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March BBC News – Business
Israel election: New poll due after unity government crumbles
Elections will be held in March – the fourth time in two years – as a critical deadline expires. BBC News – Middle East