The Latest Breaking News from G20

US plan for Ukraine needs ‘additional work’, say Kyiv’s allies at G20 summit – as it happened

The leaders of key European countries, as well as Canada and Japan, issue a joint statement on proposal for end of Russia-Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025

South African women protest femicide with powerful demonstration

Johannesburg saw a powerful protest against gender-based violence, with women marking the 15 daily femicides. The government later declared it a national disaster.

Euronews · Nov 22, 2025

Starmer to meet Ukraine allies at G20 to discuss US-drafted peace plan

Washington’s plan contains many of Moscow’s longstanding demands while demanding major concessions from Kyiv.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to scrapping Australia's luxury car tax as he aims to strike a trade deal with the EU in the new year.

AAP · Nov 21, 2025

South African women stage lie-down protest against gender-based violence ahead of G20 summit

Hundreds of women wearing black have gathered in a Johannesburg park to protest gender-based violence in South Africa

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Ukraine ‘must determine its future’, says Starmer after call with Zelensky

Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Volodymyr Zelensky from South Africa, where he will use his attendance at the G20 summit to shore up support for Kyiv.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Macron ramps up Indian Ocean strategy with renewed Mauritius partnership

The leaders of France and Mauritius have reaffirmed plans to revive relations and deepen cooperation, pointing to their “historic and friendly ties” and a “strong commitment to the Indian Ocean” as President Emmanuel Macron began his five-day Africa tour on the island.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2025

Starmer and Zelensky discuss US-backed peace plan

The Prime Minister held a call with the Ukrainian president, as well as French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

South Africa’s dispute with US escalates amid row over G20 handover event

Trump press secretary accuses Cyril Ramaphosa of ‘running his mouth’ after US boycott of summit in Johannesburg

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025

Starmer dismisses coup talk as wasted time and praises Burnham’s work as mayor

Last week’s extraordinary briefing war within the Labour Party focused attention on the Prime Minister’s position.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025