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From Meloni's cigarettes to Trump's Greenland, hot mic moments capture lighter side of G7 summit

While leaders of the world's richest democracies gathered at the G7 summit this week to discuss major global challenges including war, trade and international security, there were a series of hot mic moments that captured a rather light-hearted side of the world leaders.

The Times of India · Jun 16

Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics

World leaders at the G7 summit are discussing global issues, but hot mics have revealed lighter conversations too

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Trump looks awkward in bizarre aerial photo of grinning G7 world leaders

The drone-style shot was shared by the French hosts of the event with a cheery caption, despite the heavyweight issues under discussion at the summit

The Independent UK · Jun 16

US-Iran Peace Pact Set For Swiss Signing As Global Allies Urge Stability

World leaders welcome a US-Iran peace agreement, as a diplomatic breakthrough promising stability in West Asia, reopening trade routes, and fostering economic growth.

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

Every awkward thing Trump has said about the world leaders he’s about to meet

Several G7 leaders have faced Trump’s wrath for questioning his chosen war with Iran

The Independent UK · Jun 15

EU moves Ukraine's membership bid forward, but tough road ahead

The European Union has officially started membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova. This is a major political and moral boost for Ukraine. However, full membership is still a long way off. Ukraine faces a huge task to align its laws and institutions with EU standards. Some leaders suggest alternative arrangements…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Ukraine enters first phase of EU membership negotiations – but the process will be long

The EU on Monday is set to move Ukraine's bid to join the bloc to the next stage after a long delay caused by Hungarian vetoes – but that doesn't mean Kyiv's path to full membership is getting easier.

France 24 · Jun 15

EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week even as war with Russia drags on

The European Union has agreed to start membership talks with Ukraine next week

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Germany pulled the plug on flagship FCAS fighter jet – the implications for European defence are worrying

The effective collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme is a major setback for European defence cooperation.

The Conversation · Jun 12

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine

Zelensky said he also spoke to Trump on the phone as the leaders discussed ‘what would bring peace closer’

The Independent UK · Jun 12