Mixed reviews for Toy Story 5 but critics agree tech-reliance warning important Toy Story first began in 1995 and is an animated comedy about a group of toys. Evening Standard · Jun 16
As his grip on No10 fades, Starmer looks increasingly isolated at the G7 summit IN FOCUS: Other world leaders at the summit will be acutely aware that this year’s may well be the prime minister’s last. It is a stark difference to the confident statesman that led the way on Ukraine and Nato just a year ago, writes Millie Cooke in Evian-les-Bains The Independent UK · Jun 16
In The Room | Starmer activates legacy mode while Farage activates Substack This week, Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for under-16s. The Independent UK · Jun 16
Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit British prime minister was left making small talk unsure if a meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy was going ahead The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
From Meloni's cigarettes to Trump's Greenland, hot mic moments capture lighter side of G7 summit While leaders of the world's richest democracies gathered at the G7 summit this week to discuss major global challenges including war, trade and international security, there were a series of hot mic moments that captured a rather light-hearted side of the world leaders. The Times of India · Jun 16
EU and UK announce summit to discuss ‘reset’ in post-Brexit relations Meeting was delayed over details of youth mobility scheme allowing under-30s freedom to work and study in each other’s territory The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military PM hit by three-pronged attack from ex-defence secretary, former defence minister and chief of defence staff The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
'A cybersecurity disaster waiting to happen' — The VPN industry reacts to the UK's teen social media ban VPN companies and privacy advocates are concerned about the increasing role of age verification online TechRadar · Jun 16
Trump urges Russia to ‘make a deal’ on Ukraine war; signals fresh sanctions US President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit on Tuesday that Russia should "make a deal" to end the war in Ukraine and signalled that Washington could soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, as leaders of the world's major economies agreed to step up pressure on Moscow to bring… The Times of India · Jun 16
Little Britain squares up to America’s big AI beasts at London Tech Week Squabbles over social media and AI set the tone at the capital’s annual technology shindig, reports Alex Pell Evening Standard · Jun 16
Keir Starmer leaves empty chair at Group of Seven world leaders photo IN FULL The Independent UK · 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
Ex-defence secretary John Healey takes swipe at Starmer over spending cuts IN FULL The Independent 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
The Conversation · Jun 16 With social media ban, Starmer attempts an emotional rebrand In politics, very often a speech about one topic is actually designed to deliver a very different and far broader message. This was certainly the case with Keir Starmer’s statement on banning social media for under-16s.
The Independent 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 Guardian - UK · 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
Evening Standard · 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.
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 ‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer
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 Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Makerfield voters are giving Burnham the benefit of the doubt. If he fails, the consequences will be grave Winning this byelection wouldn’t make Reform disappear. Would Burnham really have the courage needed to see them off in No 10, asks Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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’