The Guardian: Boris Johnson 'on brink of Brexit deal' after border concessions
Negotiators understood to have agreed in principle to customs border down Irish Sea
Boris Johnson appears to be on the brink of reaching a Brexit deal after making major concessions to EU demands over the Irish border.
A draft text of the agreement could now be published on Wednesday if Downing Street gives the final green light, according to senior EU and British sources.
It is understood that the negotiating teams have agreed in principle that there will be a customs border down the Irish Sea. A similar arrangement was rejected by Theresa May as a deal that no British prime minister could accept.
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MIDDLE EAST
Donald Trump slaps sanctions on Turkey, demands ceasefire in Syria. Trump announces sanctions against Turkey.
Foreign aid in northeast Syria fully halted: Kurds.
Turkey detains mayors of Kurdish party opposing Syria push.
Iran oil tanker damage from apparent missile attack captured in new photos.
Lebanon calls for help as forest fires spread.
IMF sharply cuts Iran, Saudi growth forecasts.
Iraq cut the internet, and the economy suffered.
ASIA
85 civilians killed, 373 wounded during Afghan election campaign: UN.
Hong Kong leader rules out concessions in face of escalating violence.
U.S. concerned about some Hong Kong protest tactics, heavier hand of Beijing: Pentagon official.
U.S. wants China to press North Korea to be more constructive in talks: Pentagon official.
Japan dismisses North Korea damages request after collision.
Japan cleans-up after deadly typhoon Hagibis. Japan typhoon Hagibis death toll rises to 66 as rescuers continue search for missing.
Bangladesh imposes more restrictions on Rohingya refugees.
AFRICA
Nigerian police raid frees scores of beaten, starved boys.
Ugandan MPs press for death penalty for homosexual acts.
Mozambique votes in key test for peace deal.
Guinea: Several killed in protests against new constitution.
Tunisia election: New President Saied promises to fix economy.
Zimbabwe's govt workers stay home as wages evaporate.
Violence against women: South African police take to streets.
Ethiopia landslide kills 22 amid fears of more destruction.
EUROPE
EU, U.K. negotiators closing in on a draft deal: Brexit update.
EU says Britain must address Brexit deal doubts within hours.
EU leaders could meet later in month on Brexit.
Ukraine peace plan in limbo after inconclusive talks.
Barcelona braces for more protests after separatists' sentencing.
British police issue a city-wide ban on climate change protests in London.
EU sees spike in Afghan migrants as many leave sanctions-stricken Iran.
Second Greek migrant camp in flames as arrivals continue to rise.
Russian police raid opposition anti-corruption group.
AMERICAS
Graham throws support behind Trump's Turkey sanctions.
Trump hits Democrats over private hearings with former officials, 'most of whom I do not know'.
Hunter Biden speaks out amid Ukraine controversy, admits 'mistake,' denies he did anything 'improper'.
Ecuador repeals law ending fuel subsidies in deal to stop protests.
Canadian early voting rises, tight race prompts talk of need for partners.
Fourteen police dead in Mexico gun ambush.
American lawyer serving as Micronesia's assistant AG shot dead while returning home from run.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
French court imprisons female jihadist group for failed terror plot.
US: No 'major' breakout of Islamic State militants in Syria.
As Syrian troops move in, Australian IS captives plead 'don't let us fall into the hands of the regime'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF warns world growth slowest since financial crisis.
China’s 2019 growth rate again cut by IMF as US trade war, Brexit leaves world economy in ‘precarious’ position.
GM, union close to deal to end month-long UAW strike: sources.
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