With centuries of history behind it, the EU and the UK have reached a landmark trade deal that has ended the years of uncertainty and negotiations since the UK left the EU in 2020. The agreement retains Canada-U.S. tariff-free trade for most products, with added provisions for more cooperation in trade exchange, data sharing, and security. On the one hand, both parties have stated that signing this agreement would be a positive step forward on the other.
In technology, Apple recently rolled out its latest top model of smartphone, the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The phone features a glorious OLED screen, an improved camera, and a 5G network. Early reviews of the phone suggest that it has a remarkable level of performance and battery life.
During this time, Tesla is beginning the handing-over of its long-prepared Model Y SUV in Europe, which is again a big deal in electric vehicles.
UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow has been held. At the same time, world leaders have demonstrated a reinforced eagerness to accelerate the transition to clean energy and zero emissions by the year 2050. The period of negotiation was not easy, but the word of the final communiqué indicates some improvement towards the struggle against climate change.
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