The Latest Breaking News from G7

China’s ambassador to Australia says Aukus an ‘unnecessary’ use of taxpayer money and ‘not a good idea’

Xiao Qian suggests improvement in Australian relationship with Beijing possible but would take ‘mutual respect’

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023

US, G7 set to unveil new round of sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine

The United States and the rest of the “Group of Seven” major economies are on Friday set to unveil new sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. The sanctions will aim to disrupt Moscow’s ability to get the materials it needs for the battlefield and close loopholes to evade…

France 24 · May 18, 2023

Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima

President Joe Biden arrives in Hiroshima on Thursday for global diplomacy in a Japan that has already tightened its economic and national security alliance with the U.S. He will meet privately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida before joining the larger Group of Seven summit, a gathering of major industrialized…

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s upbeat view on economy stokes claims he is out of touch

On flight to Japan for G7, PM says ‘economic optimism is increasing’ and insists Brexit is working

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Rishi Sunak seeks to build stronger defence with Japan at Tokyo G7

PM expected to unveil Hiroshima accord at meeting with Japan’s Fumio Kishida amid fears of China’s rising militarisation

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Rishi Sunak's wife makes debut on world stage in G7 diplomatic blitz

Akshata Murty has travelled to Japan with the Prime Minister, where she will meet with a host of spouses of global leaders, including the US First Lady Jill Biden.

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023

G7 nations are urged to act NOW to help end drought crisis in East Africa

The call from Oxfam comes just weeks after the Daily Mirror highlighted the horrific 'forgotten famine' that is ravaging the region

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023

Biden won’t apologise for US using nuclear weapon on Hiroshima at Japan G7

Mr Biden is set to visit Hiroshima for the Group of Seven summit this week

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

White House defends Biden’s travel to Japan amid debt talks - Roll Call

President Joe Biden heads to Japan as debt talks continue, but faces Republican criticism for leaving the country.

Roll Call · May 17, 2023

Rishi Sunak cites cheap beer and sanitary products as benefits of Brexit

On his way to the G7 summit, the prime minster insists household income is ‘outperforming’ expectations

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023