The UK-EU summit a chance for the continent to showcase unity 'in a less American world'

Defence the highlight of talks

UK and EU officials are meeting up in London today to rethink their post-Brexit relations amid an increasingly volatile world triggered by their long-time ally, the US.

At the heart of the agreement is a defence and security pact aimed at bolstering cooperation and funding between the two parties, as Russia and Ukraine remain embroiled in a war threatening the security of the continent. This comes after US President Donald Trump unleashed of a tariff crusade against partners and rivals alike last month, forcing several into talks with Washington on how to overcome the trading impasse.  UK set for EU deal after 'breakthrough' -reports Olivia O'Sullivan, director of the UK in the World Programme at Chatham House, said the pact would "mark a meaningf...