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The EU's trade chief has cancelled a planned trip to Brazil as the prospects of a trade deal between the EU and Mercosur continue to fade. The cancellation comes amid concerns over deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and the lack of commitment from Brazil to address the issue. The EU has been under pressure from environmentalists and lawmakers to abandon the trade deal due to Brazil's environmental policies.
Pope Francis attended his weekly audience at the Vatican but stated that he was "not well" after canceling a trip to Dubai due to a flu-like condition and respiratory tract inflammation. The pontiff expressed regret over the cancellation and delivered a prepared speech with the assistance of an aide. Despite his illness, he met with members of the Scottish soccer team Celtic and expressed support for various causes. Pope Francis has a history of health issues, including recent abdominal surgery, hospitalizations for breathing difficulties and bronchitis, and previous surgeries for scarring and lung removal.