G20 leaders urged to take youth voices seriously As a major economic summit gets underway in Brazil, a young Indigenous man from Darwin hopes the voices of young people will be heard by world leaders. AAP · Nov 19, 2024
UK set to relaunch trade talks with India, Downing Street confirms Discussions will reopen at the start of next year, following a bilateral meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi at the G20 summit. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024
UK to relaunch ‘vital’ trade talks with India in early 2025 Sir Keir Starmer seeks ‘new strategic partnership’ after G20 meeting with Narendra Modi The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
MPs call for Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai’s immediate release from prison Mr Lai’s health is ‘deteriorating’ in prison, politicians and campaigners have warned, as they called for his release. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024
PM courts world leaders amid global inflation concerns World leaders have gathered for a major economic summit against a backdrop of concern over the impact of American trade tariffs under Donald Trump. AAP · Nov 18, 2024
China's Xi Urges G20 To Help 'Cool' Ukraine Crisis Chinese President Xi Jinping urged G20 leaders Monday to support efforts to de-escalate the war in Ukraine and reach a "political solution," state media reported. International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024
Keir Starmer gives Waspi women latest pension compensation update The Prime Minister was speaking at the G20 summit The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer tells Waspi women there will be pension update ‘in near future’ The Prime Minister was speaking at the G20 summit. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
‘We will never let up’ over Ukraine, Lammy tells Russia David Lammy warned that faith in international law may ‘never return’ unless Vladimir Putin fails as he attended a UN Security Council session. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
UK to relaunch trade talks with India at start of next year The PM said boosting economic growth ‘is key to improving living standards for working people’ Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Keir Starmer to restart UK-India talks after previous negotiations stalled Whisky and migration thwarted earlier deal but UK PM hopeful of reaching agreement with Narendra Modi The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
Keir Starmer denies budget to blame for rise in mortgage rates PM says budget stabilised the economy, while mortgage rates are ‘individual decisions for the banks’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
Wife of World Leader Goes Off on Elon Musk During G20 Event: 'I'm Not Afraid of You -- F**k You' Brazil's First Lady stirred controversy at a G20 social event in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday with a fiery remark aimed at billionaire Elon Musk. Latin Times · Nov 18, 2024
UK expected to give Ukraine Storm Shadow missiles to strike inside Russia Move follows US president Joe Biden’s agreement to supply similar American long range Atacms weapon The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024 Bandt says he fears election campaign ‘turning into a debate on Peter Dutton’s terms’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Furious Kremlin – and Trump allies – attack Biden’s ‘escalation’ of Ukraine war Starmer promises to ‘double down’ as he faces pressure to follow suit with British weapons
Latin Times · Nov 18, 2024 WATCH: Chinese Officials Remove British Media from G20 Meeting as UK's Starmer Confronts Xi on Human Rights The British premier brought up his concerns over sanctioned lawmakers, human rights, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the case of former media mogul Jimmy Lai
The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2024 Lula launches alliance to combat world hunger as Brazil hosts G20 Summit’s first day notable for frosty meeting of far-right Argentinian leader Javier Milei and leftwing host
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil
International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024 G20 Host Brazil Launches Alliance To End 'Scourge' Of Hunger Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened a G20 summit in Rio by launching an alliance to curb world hunger, which he called a "scourge that shames humanity."
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 Cop29 president calls on G20 nations to put climate at centre of discussions Mukhtar Babayev urged governments to ‘work together’ to solve key political issues causing a deadlock at the UN climate talks in Baku.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 Keir Starmer raises 'deterioration' of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping The PM met the Chinese president at the G20 summit in Brazil where he also stressed he wants ‘respectful’ relations between the UK and Beijing
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Xi Jinping praises Labour’s economic policy as Keir Starmer discusses human rights concerns PM questions sanctions against MPs and plight of Jimmy Lai as China’s president says Starmer ‘fixing the foundations’
Top News · Nov 18, 2024 Trump's Influence Causes Drama At G20 Talks Former President Trump's influence at the G20 summit and anticipation of his return shape diplomatic discussions and global politics.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 Starmer calls for ‘respectful’ relationship with China in meeting with Xi The Prime Minister met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the margins of the G20 summit in Brazil.