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European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic leaves post-Brexit trade talks with Michael Gove in London. The UK had imposed a deadline of last week's EU summit for a deal, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was ready to walk away and prepare for a no-deal exit after five decades of EU membership. However, senior minister Michael Gove said on Sunday 18 October 2020 he was still hopeful there would be an agreement, telling TV interviewers the door remained "ajar" if the EU would change its position. IMAGES
Russia is hosting Afghan peace talks, hoping to cement its role as a powerbroker ahead of a looming deadline for US troops to withdraw from Afghanistan. IMAGES
European negotiator Michel Barnier arrives at the European Parliament as London and Brussels are relaunching negotiations for a trade agreement without this time setting a deadline, before the final break-up on 31 December. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are reportedly discussing the state of Brexit trade talks as a deadline approaches to decide whether to continue or abandon negotiations. IMAGES
British minister Michael Gove arrives in Brussels ahead of a meeting with European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič to tackle post-Brexit trade issues. IMAGES of Michael Gove arriving
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.