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1. A long trade war could threaten Communist Party legitimacy: Don Pittis

   

   China has short-term advantages as Trump faces re-election, but a long decline in the Chinese economy could shatter the party's social contract with its people that keeps the Communist Party in power.

2. U.K.'s Nigel Farage demands a seat at Brexit talks

   

   Nigel Farage demanded a seat at Brexit negotiations on Monday after his new party swept to victory in the United Kingdom's European Parliament election, warning that he would turn British politics upside down if denied.

3. Europe at crossroads as far right makes big gains in vote

   

   Europeans woke Monday to a new political reality after European Parliament elections ended the domination of the EU's main centre-right and centre-left parties and revealed a changed political landscape where the far-right, pro-business groups and environmentalists will be forces to be reckoned with.

4. Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with French carmaker Renault

   

   Fiat Chrysler is proposing a merger with French carmaker Renault aimed at saving billions of dollars for both companies.

5. French police arrest suspect over Lyon bomb blast

   

   French police have arrested a 24-year old man suspected of being behind last week's bomb blast in the central city of Lyon that injured 13 people.