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At the World Cheese Awards in Portugal, British entries were conspicuous by their absence after failing to clear import controls

Pascal Lamy, former head of the WTO, says Britain will have to take sides if new US administration slaps hefty tariffs on imports, as fears grow over possible trade war

Amid sluggish UK productivity and global insecurity, pulling closer to Europe is diplomatically and economically vital

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Allies of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen have accused the judiciary of a witch hunt and undue meddling in democracy after prosecutors requested she face an obligatory five-year ban from public office if convicted of misusing European Union funds.

Amid threats to its ‘reason for being’, the EU must stop squabbling and take a stand

France’s push to cut down on single-use plastics is reshaping the packaging industry, with companies having to adapt to meet rising demand for eco-friendly materials, as new regulations take effect. While items such as plastic straws and takeaway containers are less prevalent now, non-food packaging remains heavily plastic-based – forcing…

COMMENT: Keir Starmer will try to fudge it but if the president-elect means it, he will only drive us closer to Brussels, writes John Rentoul

Georgia's parliamentary elections marred by fraud allegations, black paint attack, and international concerns. President Zourabichvili seeks US and EU support.

Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.

The president-elect’s unpredictability on trade has experts guessing about his impact on the UK economy – but some find glimmers of hope in the gloom