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China has imposed new tariffs on plastic imports from the EU, the USA, Japan, and Taiwan. The tariffs range from 3.8 to 74.9 percent and affect a common plastic used in many industries. This comes after China and the USA recently agreed on a de-escalation in the trade dispute. China justifies the tariffs with an anti-dumping investigation. This is not the first time China has taken such measures in trade disputes.

The UK and EU negotiators have reached a new post-Brexit agreement aimed at enhancing their relationship, including a defence and security partnership and joint efforts regarding geopolitical issues like Russia's war in Ukraine. The deal extends reciprocal fishing rights until 2038, a significant concession from the UK that facilitates future agreements on food standards and energy cooperation. To establish a 'Common Sanitary and Phytosanitary Area,' the UK will need to align with EU regulations..

WSV Unterammergau has prevented direct relegation in the district league by defeating their competitor SV Eurasburg-Beuerberg 5:1. Coach Tobias Benning expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, which impressed with aggressive pressing and good conversion of chances. The victory is an important step towards staying in the league, and the Unterammergau players are now approaching the upcoming relegation with confidence.

The former Bayern defender Lucio was seriously injured in an explosion of an ecological fireplace in his house in Brazil. He suffered severe burns and was admitted to a hospital in Brasília, where he is in stable condition and is being treated by a team of specialists. Lucio was a formative figure at Bayern Munich in the 2000s and won the World Cup with the Brazilian national team in 2002.

The Federal Police apprehended eleven people over the weekend while attempting to illegally enter Germany along the German-Polish border in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Three Somalis, including two adults and one minor, were intercepted. Additionally, five Afghans with Russian visas were turned away during a check.