Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s UFC birthday party: ‘Like a mini January 6th’ Late-night hosts praised the Knicks victory and New York spirit as they criticised the US president’s birthday parties The Guardian - US · Jun 16
Starmer carries on regardless as G7 leaders ponder question of leaving gift ‘I am going to fight on,’ said the PM. Perhaps his delusion was more deep-rooted than the others had feared The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Keir Starmer’s seat left empty as PM misses G7 leaders’ group photo Sir Keir Starmer’s seat at the G7 summit in France was left empty as the prime minister ran late for the group photo. The Independent UK · Jun 16
‘Congratulations to all!’: Trump announces US-Iran peace deal is ready to sign, and this time Iran confirms its existence too “Importantly, the oil is plummeting down and the stock market is shooting up.” We Got This Covered · Jun 16
Signing ceremony for US-Iran deal to take place Friday at Swiss resort Switzerland's foreign ministry says a signing ceremony for a deal between the United States and Iran will take place Friday at the Bürgenstock resort near the city of Luzern AAP · Jun 16
Donald Trump Lambasted: Brigitte Macron's Discomfort Exposed Following Long Hand Grip By POTUS Donald Trump's extended handshake with Brigitte Macron at the G7 summit in France sparked debate over body language and diplomatic optics, highlighting how minor gestures can become political theatre. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
Trump looks awkward in bizarre aerial photo of grinning G7 world leaders The drone-style shot was shared by the French hosts of the event with a cheery caption, despite the heavyweight issues under discussion at the summit The Independent UK · Jun 16
G7 Leaders Confront Middle East Crisis with Joint Israeli-Palestinian Proposals in Hand ÉVIAN, France, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As heads of government and top diplomats arrived at this week's G7 Leaders' Summit in Évian-les-Bains, they are entering intense policy discussions around the Middle East crisis with a groundbreaking blueprint in hand: fresh multilateral funding commitments and a set of comprehensive recommendations… AAP · Jun 16
Starmer denies being snubbed by Trump at G7 summit PM did not have bilateral meeting with US leader but says pair had ‘very productive’ conversations in group sessions The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war, with the United States President considering reimposing sanctions on Russian oil shipments AAP · Jun 16
UK-EU summit date set as Starmer seeks to put ‘Britain at heart of Europe’ Leaders from the UK and the European Union will meet in Brussels on July 22. Evening Standard · Jun 16
G7 Leaders Agree To Increase Pressure On Russia, Diplomat Claims G7 leaders meeting in France agreed to increase pressure on Russia, a French diplomat said. International Business Times · Jun 16
Kyiv seeks license to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine and Europe With Russia deliberately targeting Ukraine’s energy system each winter, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the G7 summit that he wants to bring the war to an end before the next cold season. Kyiv now holds a stronger position both on the battlefield and in its strikes deep in Russia. Euronews · Jun 16
The Economic Times · Jun 16 UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrest Ajay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 I’ve not been snubbed by Trump — we get on really well, Starmer insists at G7 summit Speaking from the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, the prime minister denied he was snubbed by Trump as it emerged the pair had no bilateral meetings planned for Tuesday or Wednesday
Evening Standard · Jun 16 Starmer says he and Trump ‘get on really well’ as they meet at G7 The Prime Minister told reporters he had a ‘very honest and frank conversation’ with the US president and other G7 leaders at dinner on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 European leaders urge Trump to host Zelenskyy-Putin talks Call at G7 summit in France comes as Ukraine president tells US counterpart Kyiv is no longer losing on battlefield
The Independent UK · Jun 16 UK to ‘play full part’ in reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal, says Starmer Sir Keir extended his congratulations to president Trump for what he described as an ‘important breakthrough’
The Economic Times · Jun 16 G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Donald Trump's agenda as war drags on G7 leaders are urging President Trump to refocus on the Ukraine war. Discussions at the summit included increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions. Leaders also agreed to provide Ukraine with more air defense. The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russia's oil and gas shipping. Trump expressed frustration over the ongoing…
Evening Standard · Jun 16 Keir Starmer says UK will ‘play full part’ in reopening Strait of Hormuz Speaking at the G7 summit, which Mr Trump is also attending, Sir Keir congratulated the US president for the ‘important breakthrough’.
Euronews · Jun 16 Trump tells Netanyahu 'be responsible with Lebanon, let Syria handle Hezbollah' at G7 Trump questions Netanyahu's methods, says Beirut strike was excessive, and points to Syria’s President as the most “capable” of countering Hezbollah.