EU says ‘significant divergences’ remain in Brexit talks

BRUSSELS (AP) — EU and U.K. negotiators have yet to find a way to overcome “significant divergences” in their attempt to seal a post-Brexit compromise. Following Britain’s departure from the European Union’s institutions on Jan. 31, the two sides are trying to secure a new trade deal before the end of the year, when Britain will effectively exit the EU’s tariff-free economic zone. Negotiations have proved to be difficult since the parties disagree on regulatio