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Starmer proves adept at juggling egos and issues at tricky G7 summit

PM managed to successfully balance foreign and domestic political considerations during his three days in Canada

The Guardian - UK

The Weimar triangle: how Germany’s new government could reinvigorate an important European security alliance

Decisions made by German chancellor Friedrich Merz when he came to power in May indicate that a somewhat dormant regional partnership is about to take on new significance in Europe. Merz immediately travelled to Paris and Warsaw to meet Emmanuel Macron and Donald Tusk, suggesting the so-called Weimar triangle is…

The Conversation

German leader says Israel 'doing our dirty work' with attacks on Iran

GERMAN leader Friedrich Merz has backed Israel’s attacks on Iran – claiming the country is doing “the dirty work” for other nations.

The National (Scotland)

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UK will look into more ‘transactional’ approach to granting visas, says Starmer

Prime minister outlines plans to penalise countries that refuse to take back refused asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK

German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds

Friedrich Merz did something unprecedented for a German chancellor in late May 2025: publicly criticize Israel in unvarnished, unequivocal terms.

The Conversation

Trump denies Macron's claims linking early G7 summit exit and Israel-Iran ceasefire deal

The US president left the G7 summit in Canada one day early on Monday, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to say Trump left to work on the Israel-Iran ceasefire deal. Trump denied this on his Truth Social platform.

Euronews

G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue

Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.

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Trump Urges Iran To Talk As G7 Looks For Common Ground

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran, which Israel is pounding, to re-enter negotiations "before it's too late" as Group of Seven leaders considered a joint call for de-escalation.

International Business Times

Israel issues Tehran evacuation order as Iran threatens to leave nuclear weapons treaty

The Guardian - UK

Iran strikes Tel Aviv and Haifa as Israel conflict enters fourth day

G7 leaders were set to meet in Canada with the battle between the two regional enemies set to dominate the agenda

The Guardian - UK

European leaders to press Trump on Israel-Iran strategy at G7 meeting

Leaders gathering for summit in Canada intend to pin US president down on his whole Iran strategy

The Guardian - UK

The politics of blame: Accusing immigrants won’t solve Germany’s antisemitism problem

In response to a report on the virulence of antisemitism in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently cast the blame on attitudes held by immigrants.

The Conversation

UN conference on Palestinian statehood postponed following Israeli strikes on Iran

France and Saudi Arabia were due to co-chair a top-level UN conference on a two-state solution in New York next week, but French President Emmanuel Macron said it has been postponed due to surging tensions in the Middle East.

Euronews

Starmer and European allies urge restraint from Israel and Iran after strikes

The Prime Minister, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a ‘diplomatic resolution’.

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Euronews

Alarmed European leaders urge immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran

The military attacks between Israel and Iran have caused alarm across Europe, with leaders calling on both parties to immediately de-escalate.

Euronews

Friedrich Merz meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Berlin

The two leaders spoke of the need to bolster continental security, tighten immigration policies and ensuring global trade continues to run on a system of open markets and free trade.

Euronews

Germany's ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jäger to head intelligence service, reports say

According to media reports, the German ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jäger, is to take over as head of the Federal Intelligence Service. His predecessor Bruno Kahl will move to the Vatican as ambassador.

Euronews

Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Berlin on Tuesday, where the leaders discussed a school shooting in Austria earlier in the day and recent developments in Ukraine.

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Salon

Is "centrism" having a moment? Yeah, no

So "centrism" is back and neoliberalism will save us from fascism. Cool story, bro — but we've heard it before

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,199

These are the key events on day 1,199 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Conversation

Germany’s chancellor thinks his fellow citizens need to work harder. Here’s why he’s wrong

People in Germany have taken the idea of a work-life balance too far. To get their economy back on track, they must work more.

The Guardian - UK

Trump-Musk meltdown: key moments in the billionaires’ spectacular split

World has seen alliance between US president and Tesla boss unravel in real time via social media and television

Roll Call

Trump's domestic drama could overshadow G7 amid feud with Elon Musk - Roll Call

Donald Trump's daily domestic drama could overshadow a key G7 summit in Canada as he butts heads with Elon Musk.

The Independent UK

Voices: The very important meeting that took place while the world watched the Musk-Trump spectacle

COMMENT: ICYMI: It was a meeting that may prove of more lasting significance for the wider world than the verbal fireworks between the US president and Tesla chief, writes Mary Dejevsky

Euronews

How did Donald Trump and Elon Musk's feud begin? Here is the blow-by-blow

After forging a close political relationship, the two billionaires brought significant change to Washington. Now their alliance lies in tatters.

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