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The European Union's chief negotiator Michel Barnier warns that Britain crashing out of the bloc without an orderly withdrawal agreement next week is "day after day more likely". SOUNDBITE
The EU's negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier, says that a deal with Britain looks "unlikely" at this stage. During the latest round of talks, completed this week, "it felt as if we were going backwards more than forwards," he says, adding: "I simply do not understand why we are wasting valuable time." SOUNDBITE
The Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the European Union (Coreper) holds a special meeting at the European Council in Brussels after the EU and Britain sealed a post-Brexit trade deal. IMAGES
Europe's chief negociator for Brexit Michel Barnier says that the EU is "ready to offer a highly ambitious trade deal", including "zero tariffs and zero quotas". SOUNDBITE
Michel Barnier, European Commission Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the UK says the Brexit deal prevents a 'hard' border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.