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Sunday's News in Pictures: Donald Trump announces US-EU trade deal at Turnberry after day of golf
It was a busy day at Turnberry in South Ayrshire yesterday, with US President Donald Trump enjoying a day of golf before announcing a trade deal with the EU. Ahead of sitting down for a discussion with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Mr Trump played a few rounds of golf with his family, where he was seen blowing kisses to supporters. It was later that day that he spoke with Ms von der Leyen to announce a trade deal between the EU and the US. Today, Mr Trump is set to meet one-on-one with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Turnberry, before they are expected to travel to a private engagement at Trump International in Menie. Here are some pictures from the historic day at Turnberry. 1 . US President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen US President Donald Trump with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after agreeing on a trade deal between the two economies following their meeting at Turnberry | AFP via Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . US President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after agreeing on a trade deal between the two economies AFP via Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . US President Donald Trump (R) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Turnberry Trump told reporters after: "We have reached a deal. It's a good deal for everybody." The EU chief also hailed it as a "good deal". | AFP via Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Staff and family, Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump U.S. look on as President Donald Trump and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announce a US-EU trade deal The US-EU trade deal was announced after a meeting at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. | Getty Images Photo Sales
Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump seen with mystery mark in Scotland after chronic health diagnosis
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Reuters
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- Reuters
Thai, Cambodian leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia
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