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The U.K. economy is showing signs of a rebound, but this outlook is complicated by factors such as high energy prices and fallout from the Iran war.

A Rhodium Group analysis reveals China leads the US and other G7 nations in several key AI development areas, despite trailing in chip technology. Reva Goujon, a director at Rhodium and co-author of the report, discussed the findings on 'Bloomberg: The China Show.'

The UK economy is less exposed to the second China shock compared to some G7 partners but remains partially vulnerable.

The G7's 2026 commitment to reduce trade reliance on China, combined with EU rare-earth legislation and US tariff deadlines, is reshaping global supply chains. Latin America's trade dynamics are being affected as these measures prompt shifts in international commerce.

The US-China decoupling is reshaping Latin America's strategic landscape as G7 nations reduce ties with China and the US considers tariffs on Brazil linked to Pix and deforestation. Latin America's rare earths and digital infrastructure are highlighted as key factors in this geopolitical shift.

G7 leaders committed to 195 critical minerals projects worth €64 billion as part of the Evian pledge. The initiative aims to reduce rare-earth dependence on single suppliers to below 60% by 2030. Kenya's President William Ruto announced a near-final US agreement to leverage this investment.

G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief have called on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to cease actions that could cause further harm to civilians in El-Obeid. The appeal includes a push for a broader arms embargo to prevent escalating violence.

The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at Emmanuel Macron's last G7 summit, as captured by photographer Kamil Zihnioglu. It features a meeting between Donald Trump and Macron in Evian, Haute-Savoie department of France, on June 15, 2026.

The UK plans to issue the first G7 digital sovereign bond by early 2027. The initiative marks a significant step in digital finance for member nations.

G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to halt actions endangering civilians in El-Obeid. They called for an end to hostilities, aid access, and good-faith negotiations involving all parties, including the Sudanese army.

Trump says he may remove Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, lift sanctions, and commend Damascus for stability. He also suggested Syria could help combat Hezbollah in Lebanon, echoing a prior call for Syria to invade Lebanon to fight the group.

Donald Trump reignited his feud with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing a doctored image on Truth Social, captioned 'restraining order needed,' altering G7 footage to make her appear enamored with him. This follows weeks of public clashes after Trump claimed she 'begged' for a photo.

Canada has provided significant military and financial support to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, including $22bn in aid by 2025, while maintaining a stance emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense despite concerns over potential war crimes in Gaza. The article criticizes Ottawa's contrasting responses as hypocritical, highlighting a double standard in applying international law and human rights norms.

The UK's mobile internet coverage is worse than any EU or G7 country, according to analysis by consumer group Which? using data from Opensignal. The UK ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speeds, with European coverage outperforming domestic service.

Arthur Mensch, cofondateur de Mistral AI, a appelé à une meilleure autonomie européenne en intelligence artificielle lors d'une intervention devant l'Assemblée en mai. Son discours, devenu viral, questionne l'engagement des politiques dans la course mondiale aux modèles IA. Mistral AI, soutenue par Emmanuel Macron, est positionnée comme un acteur majeur européen face aux géants américains et chinois.

Putin expects US negotiators to visit Moscow after Washington reaches an agreement with Iran over Middle East tensions. He stated that talks with US officials would continue in response to Donald Trump's G7 remarks urging Russia to 'make a deal' with Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented President Donald Trump with a personalized jersey from Germany's soccer team at the annual G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The jersey was given as a belated birthday present.

G7 leaders at a summit in France failed to reach a public agreement on addressing China's overcapacity and currency manipulation issues, overshadowed by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's influence. The article references a potential new Plaza Accord for China, highlighting unresolved tensions over Chinese exports impacting Europe.

Ukraine launched a major drone attack targeting 12 Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas, with 660 drones intercepted by Russian air defenses. The campaign aims to disrupt Russian fuel and military supplies, and a 40-day escalation was hinted by President Zelenskyy to pressure Russia into ending the war.

Ukraine launched a major drone attack targeting 12 Russian regions, Crimea, and the Black Sea, with 660 drones intercepted by Russian air defenses. The attack, one of the largest since Russia's invasion, targeted oil, energy facilities, and military infrastructure, disrupting Russian logistics and fuel supplies. Ukraine claimed strikes on Russian navy ships and air defense systems in Kerch, while damage reports included a chemical plant fire in Novomoskovsk and a damaged house in Tula.

Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major attack across 12 regions, Crimea, and the Black and Azov Seas. The attack, one of the largest since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, targeted infrastructure and caused damage in Tula and Kharkiv regions, with two civilians killed in the latter.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is relocating air defenses to protect Moscow, Valdai, and the Kerch Bridge after Ukrainian drone strikes. He suggests this shift leaves other Russian regions vulnerable to Ukraine's long-range drones, which have disrupted supply lines and energy infrastructure.

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Italian leader Giorgia Meloni for bilateral talks on the French Riviera following her recent conflict with Donald Trump, who mocked her over a G7 photo incident.

US President Donald Trump praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's leadership in the war against Russia, stating he is 'doing pretty well' and 'holding his own.' The comments followed their meeting at the G7 in France, where leaders agreed to increase pressure on Moscow.

Britain's next leader will be its seventh in about ten years, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation on June 22. The country faces high government borrowing costs, with a 10-year bond yield of 4.8%.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for insulting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, supporting her after Trump mocked Meloni for supposedly begging for a photograph at a G7 meeting and accused her of exploiting their relationship. Le Pen acknowledged a cooldown in Trump and Meloni's relationship but denied a definitive break, while noting some within her party admire Trump despite his foreign policy actions, particularly on Iran, which have strained ties with the European far right.

Vance states a successful foundation has been laid to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump and Meloni engaged in a fierce exchange of words regarding the latest G7 meeting.

Giorgia Meloni's alliance with Donald Trump faced tension over Italy's defense spending and trade surplus with the U.S., leading to public clashes after Trump mocked her for allegedly exploiting their relationship. Meloni defended her government's actions, citing domestic political calculations in a country where Trump is widely unpopular.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo at the G7, criticizing his treatment of Washington’s allies. Analysts suggest her association with Trump is now a liability as she transitions from a populist to a practical politician, aware of his electoral unpopularity in Europe.

Giorgia Meloni criticized Donald Trump's 'senseless' attacks and refused to back down amid a G7 feud. The Italian Prime Minister's stance highlights tensions during the diplomatic dispute.

Giorgia Meloni criticizes 'senseless' attacks from Trump and refuses to back down during a G7-related dispute. The Italian Prime Minister's response highlights tensions within the G7 group.

President Donald Trump accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of begging for a photo at the G7 summit and criticized Italy's cooperation during the Iran war. Meloni denied the claims, calling Trump's attacks 'senseless' and stating her popularity is based on defending Italy's national interests.

President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are feuding online over a G7 photo. Trump claimed she 'begged' for a photo together, which she denied.

US President Donald Trump meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the Oval Office. The encounter follows an escalation of their dispute over a G7 photo claim.

Trump accused Italian leader Giorgia Meloni of repeatedly requesting a photo at the G7, following her denial of having begged for one. Meloni claimed Trump made up the story about her begging for the photo.

President Donald Trump stated at the G7 that Iran's possession of ballistic missiles is not a problem, contradicting earlier administration claims that Iran's missile capabilities shielded its nuclear ambitions. Trump argued that if Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have missiles, it is 'okay' for Iran to have them in 'relative proportion.' This contrasts with prior statements from senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who emphasized destroying Iran's missiles as a key objective in Operation Epic Fury.

Trump escalated a dispute with Italy's Meloni over a G7 photo claim, creating a personal rift between the two leaders. The conflict involves accusations related to a photograph from the G7 event.

US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO.

AI CEOs of major companies were seated as peers with world leaders at the G7 summit in the French Alps, signaling their growing influence over AI governance and global security. The CEOs emphasized collaboration between democracies to maintain dominance in AI development and called for international standards to manage risks.

Japan's proposal to G7 leaders, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, to coordinate stockpiling critical minerals risks escalating regional tensions in East Asia. The article criticizes consecutive Japanese leaders for lacking vision in promoting regional peace and economic integration.