The Latest Breaking News from G7

Iran holding world’s economy ‘hostage’ with Strait of Hormuz closure – Cooper

Donald Trump insisted talks with Iran are ‘going very well’ despite little information being known about the negotiations.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

European stocks slip as Lagarde warns Iran war shock is 'beyond what we can imagine'

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned that markets are "overly optimistic" about the Iran war's economic impact, as stocks fell across Europe, Asia and Wall Street on Friday.

Euronews · Mar 27

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from US

French officials have denied claims by the office of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's that France has excluded South Africa from the list of invitees to June's G7 leaders' summit in Paris under pressure from Washington, saying Kenya has been invited instead.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 27

'Ukraine isn’t our war, yet …': Rubio calls on G7 to help with Hormuz reopening; slams Nato

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized NATO allies for their perceived uneven engagement in global crises, highlighting US contributions to Ukraine while questioning European commitment to securing the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio emphasized that the strait's security is in Europe's interest, urging them to step up and address disruptions…

The Times of India · Mar 27

Iran and Ukraine wars 'very much interlinked' by Russia, Kallas warns

"We can't forget about Ukraine," High Representative Kaja Kallas has said as the war in the Middle East leads the geopolitical agenda at G7 meeting.

Euronews · Mar 26

UK gets biggest cut to growth outlook this year among world’s major economies

The OECD published the biggest downgrade to the UK’s growth outlook for 2026 than any other country in the G20 group of economies.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

G7's top diplomats head to French countryside to discuss Iran crisis

Foreign ministers from the G7 group are meeting near Paris from Thursday, with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the United States on the war in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 26

UK faces weaker economic growth and higher inflation due to Iran war – OECD

The conflict has worsened the outlook for many of the world’s largest economies, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development said.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Europe Today: G7 gathers in France as Iran rejects Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Euronews · Mar 26

No escape from the energy shock for UK business. A long-term strategy is still essential

Latest crisis is yet another reminder that reset in industrial policy is needed, including a more strategic one for energy

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25