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European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, arrives in London to hold "final talks" with UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, in a bid to end more than a year of negotiations over the so-called Northern Ireland protocol. IMAGES
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed "positive" talks on potential changes to Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading rules, but says there is "more work to do" in reaching agreement with the EU. SOUNDBITE
EU and British chief negotiators meet as London and the EU struggle to find a compromise on the fisheries issue, blocking the chances of a post-Brexit agreement just 11 days away from a definitive breakthrough. IMAGES
British Brexit negotiator David Frost arrives at the UK mission to the EU for a new day of talks in Brussels. British and EU negotiators are closing in on a deal to oversee fair competition in a post-Brexit trade deal, but remain deeply divided over fishing. IMAGES
UK negotiator for Brexit David Frost remains in Brussels for ongoing Brexit talks. Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday 14 December signalled there was a "narrow path" to a post-Brexit trade deal with Britain, as key sticking points remain after both sides abandoned a supposed make-or-break deadline. Without a post-Brexit deal, Britain's trade with its biggest market would in future operate on pared-down World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, including tariffs and quotas. IMAGES
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.