Clouds of black smoke rise over Moscow after Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery Ukraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting flights at the city's airports The Independent UK · Jun 18
Anthropic, Google DeepMind CEOs Push for U.S.-Led AI Alliance at G7 Summit The leaders of two of the world's most influential artificial intelligence companies used the G7 summit in France to urge democratic nations to unite behind a U.S.-led framework for AI development and governance. International Business Times · Jun 18
Trump can't sell his lies at the G7 President arrives in France promising peace in our time. Problem is, no one believes anything he says Salon · Jun 18
Misinformation targets Trump and European leaders at G7 Social media users have been sharing old clips and taking statements by politicians out of context, in an apparent effort to highlight the strained relationship between the US and Europe. Euronews · Jun 18
‘Worst foreign policy blunder in decades’: Republicans turn on Trump over Iran deal Members of Trump’s own party have lined up to condemn the deal, which pledges to help fund Iran and scrap sanctions The Independent UK · Jun 18
Shipping industry wary of resuming Strait of Hormuz navigation despite imminent deal The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany has dispatched two naval vessels for a possible mine clearance operation. Euronews · Jun 18
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery and disrupts commercial flights with major drone attack Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, hitting it for the second time in a week AAP · Jun 18
'Won't be nuked, think of it, Bibi': Trump reveals how he convinced Netanyahu for Iran-US deal US President Donald Trump declared a new peace deal with Tehran safeguards Israel from a nuclear threat, a claim made at the G7 summit. He asserted the agreement addresses Israel's primary existential concern, despite reports of Israeli opposition and critical media commentary. Trump also voiced criticism of Netanyahu's regional conduct. The Times of India · Jun 18
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in one of the largest drone attacks since the start of the war Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky. France 24 · Jun 18
South Korean leader books golf with Trump after 'pinky promise' South Korean President Lee Jae Myung anticipates a golf game with Donald Trump. The US president made a pledge for a round of golf during G7 talks in France. President Lee received a 'pinky promise' from Trump's wife to seal the agreement. Trump also gifted President Lee a golf marker.… The Economic Times · Jun 18
G7 leaders back tougher stance on Russia as Trump shifts line G7 leaders have backed increased pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump signalled a shift towards a tougher line against Moscow at the group's summit in France. Radio France Internationale · Jun 18
Newsletter: Zelenskyy in town for talks with NATO and EU leaders Also in this newsletter: Former US commander general Ben Hodges reacts to the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, and former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews the EU needs to function as a core group of six. Euronews · Jun 18
Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. Euronews · Jun 18
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes Kharkiv after warning of ‘massive’ retaliation for oil refinery attack Russia threatens ‘coordinate strikes on a regular basis’ after Ukraine’s biggest assault on Moscow The Independent UK · Jun 18
Euronews · Jun 18 EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, China shock and €2 trillion budget Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Russia creating chaos by exploiting UK’s far-right, Starmer warns after home targeted in arson attack ’There are many actors who want to divide our country’, the prime minister told reporters at the G7 summit
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18 Middle East crisis: Trump says US expects ‘complete ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel’ – as it happened US president says he encourages Middle East countries to ‘maintain commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold’
Bangkok Post · Jun 18 US-Iran peace accord takes effect A US-Iran agreement to extend their ceasefire and begin talks on a permanent peace deal is now in effect, with the presidents of the two countries signing the 14-point memorandum of understanding, White House officials have confirmed.
International Business Times UK · Jun 18 G7 Summit Mic Blunder: World Leaders Caught Discussing Greenland and Cigarettes in Hot-Mic Moment A hot-mic incident at the G7 summit in France captured candid conversations among world leaders, revealing discussions on Greenland, smoking, and football before formal talks commenced.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Iran-US war latest: Supreme Leader says Trump made a deal out of ‘desperation’ after US lifts naval blockade US vice president JD Vance said more than 12 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz last night
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18 Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity G7 leaders and mediator Pakistan hailed the release of the memorandum of understanding, views that were not widely shared in Israel and among US Republicans
AAP · Jun 18 Europe explores energy security alternatives after Iran war's turmoil The Iran war's impact on global fuel prices has pushed Europe to explore alternative trade and energy routes
France 24 · Jun 18 G7 hails unity on Russia as Trump signals tougher line on Moscow G7 leaders on Wednesday welcomed growing unity in efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, amid signs of President Donald Trump's willingness to take a tougher line on Moscow. Later, at the candlelit dinner in Versailles, Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed…
The Times of India · Jun 18 'This was not easy': Donald Trump signs US-Iran peace deal; Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian also signs deal - watch US President Donald Trump signed the much-anticipated US-Iran peace deal memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Versailles on Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18 Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia. What we know on day 1,576