French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal, citing concerns over unfair competition and environmental risks. Protests escalate as negotiations f... Top News · Nov 18, 2024
When is the G20 summit and what might world leaders discuss? Leaders from around the world are set to meet in Rio de Janeiro Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Keir Starmer says he wants ‘serious and pragmatic’ relationship with China – as it happened Prime minister says he wants to ‘be clear about issues we do not agree on’ after meeting Chinese president Xi Jinping at G20 The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
UK stresses 'full' backing for Ukraine as Joe Biden lets Kyiv fire US long-range missiles into Russia The move comes as Donald Trump claims he can end the Ukraine conflict in a day Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Keir Starmer to meet China’s President Xi in margins of G20 summit The Prime Minister said he wanted a ‘pragmatic and serious’ relationship with Beijing. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
Keir Starmer meets with China’s President Xi in margins of G20 summit The Prime Minister said he wanted a ‘pragmatic and serious’ relationship with Beijing Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Kremlin accuses Joe Biden of throwing 'oil on fire' of Ukraine war with long-range missiles move Ukraine’s President Zelensky says missiles will ‘speak for themselves’ Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Climate crisis takes centre stage as G20 summit opens in Brazil Diplomatic tensions over global warming will take centre stage at the G20 summit that opens in Brazil on Monday, as leaders of the world's 20 major economies hope to break the deadlock over climate finance at UN talks in Azerbaijan. Radio France Internationale · Nov 18, 2024
Climate talks in Azerbaijan head into their second week, coinciding with G20 in Rio United Nations talks on getting money to curb and adapt to climate change resume Monday with fresh hope that negotiators and ministers can work through disagreements and hammer out a deal after slow progress last week The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
Be brave and impose minimum tax on world’s billionaires, urges Spanish minister Carlos Cuerpo calls on G20 leaders to act and says election results show citizens want redistribution of wealth The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
Rio Under High Security For G20 Summit With leaders from the world's biggest economies converging on Rio de Janeiro for a two-day G20 summit starting Monday, the usually relaxed seaside city is under a tight security blanket. International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024
Hopes Set On G20 Spurring Deadlocked UN Climate Talks Nations return to deadlocked UN climate talks Monday, with hopes that G20 leaders meeting on the other side of the world can rally support behind a deal for poorer countries. International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024
G20 Leaders To Grapple With Climate, Taxes, Trump Comeback G20 leaders gather in Brazil on Monday to discuss fighting poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives that could yet be upended by Donald Trump's impending return to the White House. International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024
‘Full support’ of Ukraine at top of British agenda at G20, Starmer says The G20 comes as US President Biden has authorised the use of US-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia for the first time. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Starmer raises concern over jailed activist Jimmy Lai in landmark talks with China’s Xi The prime minister expressed concerns over reports of Jimmy Lai’s deteriorating health
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 Starmer lands in Rio to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit ‘China’s economy is obviously the second biggest in the world … I will be having serious pragmatic discussions with the president when I meet him.’
International Business Times · Nov 17, 2024 UN Chief Urges G20 'Leadership' On Stalled Climate Talks UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called on G20 leaders gathering in Rio de Janeiro to rescue stalled concurrent UN climate talks in Azerbaijan by showing "leadership" on cutting emissions.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 ‘Starmer always seems to be abroad’: where has the PM been travelling to? His frequent overseas engagements have alarmed some in No 10 – and voters are beginning to notice too
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024 Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit He will be the first British prime minister to meet the Chinese leader in more than half a decade when they hold talks in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit He will be the first British prime minister to meet the Chinese leader in more than half a decade when they hold talks in Rio de Janeiro on Monday
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Keir Starmer defends inheritance tax change amid farmers’ outrage PM ‘absolutely confident’ that ‘vast majority’ of farms will be exempt as union prepares protests in London
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Starmer aims to build ‘pragmatic and serious relationship’ in meeting with Xi Prime minister wants bilateral at G20 to lead to closer ties with China, which he sees as key to faster growth
Top News · Nov 17, 2024 UK Prime Minister Pledges Support For Ukraine At G20 British PM Keir Starmer reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine at G20 summit, avoiding direct talks with Putin. Concerns over Trump's stance on aid to Kyiv.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deeper into Russia Officials have suggested permission for wider use could be response to North Koreans joining war on Putin’s side
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2024 Backflip on international student caps ‘baffling’, MP says – as it happened This blog is now closed