G7
Coverage of G7 in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Restraining order needed’: Trump shares doctored Meloni meme to reignite feud
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.
- Why Canada stands with Ukraine but not Gaza
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.
- Mobile internet coverage in UK worse than any EU or G7 country, Which? says
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
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 Says Expecting US Negotiators Once US Less Busy With Iran
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.
- Spot the pol!
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.
- Europe wants a new Plaza Accord for China – seriously?
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 unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments in war with Russia
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 unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
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.
- Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea
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.
- Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes
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.
- Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Italian leader's fallout with Trump
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.
- Trump Says Zelensky Is ‘Doing Pretty Well’ in War Against Russia
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.
- Seven Leaders in a Decade: Britain’s Instability and What It Costs
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%.
- Le Pen slams ‘very insulting’ Trump in his spat with Meloni
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.
- ‘Successful foundation’ laid to fully reopen Strait of Hormuz, Vance says
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 American reckoning
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.
- Italy's Giorgia Meloni fires back at Trump over G7 photo claim
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 rips 'senseless' attacks from Trump as Italian Prime Minister refuses to back down amid G7 feud
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 rips 'senseless' attacks from Trump as Italian Prime Minister refuses to back down amid G7 feud
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.
- Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless'
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.
- Trump, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni feud online over G7 photo
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.
- Trump escalates spat with Italy's Meloni over G7 photo claim
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 hits out at Italy's Meloni after pushback on 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.
- Trump says Iran missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale
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 escalates spat with Italy’s Meloni over G7 photo claim
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.
- Trump escalates spat with Italy’s Meloni over G7 photo claim
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.
- New global order: AI CEOs as heads of nation-states
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 G7 rare earth proposal risks further regional tension
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.
- Zelensky Says US Signals Support on Missile Licenses, Warns Belarus Over Border Equipment
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported positive signals from a G7 meeting with US President Donald Trump regarding enhanced air defense, potential missile production licenses, and continued assistance for Ukraine. He also warned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment aiding Russian attacks on civilians within a week.
- Iran declares ships must beg permission to use Strait of Hormuz and could face extra charges - leading to higher household bills - despite Donald Trump deal backed by G7 leaders including Sir Keir Starmer
Iran requires ships to seek permission to use the Strait of Hormuz and may impose additional charges, potentially increasing household bills. This move comes despite a Donald Trump deal supported by G7 leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer.
- Italian Prime Minister says she didn’t ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph
Italian Prime Minister denied having 'begged' Donald Trump for a photograph at the G7 summit. The statement addresses a perceived mischaracterization of her actions during the event.
- Japan seeks G7 price floors to break China’s rare earth grip
Japan is pushing G7 nations to establish a floor price mechanism to counter China's export controls on rare earths, as discussed at the G7 Evian Summit in France by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- G7 & Co: Who rules the new world ?
An interim peace agreement was signed between the US and Iran, temporarily ending the conflict and initiating a sixty-day window for negotiations on unresolved issues.
- Trump opens a new rift with Meloni by claiming she 'begged' him for a G7 photo
US President Donald Trump claimed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a photo during the G7 summit, which she denied as fabricated. Italy's foreign minister canceled a planned US trip in response. The dispute caused a diplomatic rift between the two leaders.
- Mark Rutte Needs to Stop Talking
Mark Rutte faces criticism for flattering Trump at a G7 meeting, claiming U.S. actions against Iran improved global security. The article argues these actions worsened European security, with Iran now controlling the Strait of Hormuz. It also notes the Trump administration's review of U.S. forces in Europe and criticism of European allies.
- Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Meloni 'begged' for a photo during the G7 summit, with Tajani canceling a planned U.S. trip. Meloni denied the accusation, calling it 'completely fabricated' and expressing dismay over Trump's treatment of allies.
- Italy’s top diplomat nixes US trip after Meloni says Trump fabricated story
Italy’s top diplomat cancels a US trip following accusations by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni that Donald Trump fabricated a story about her begging for a photo at the G7 in France.
- Italy : Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo
Premier Giorgia Meloni disputes Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo during the G7 summit, stating he fabricated the story. Trump responded that he agreed to the photo out of pity.
- Italy’s Meloni rips Trump after he claimed she ‘begged’ for a photo at G7 as top diplomat cancels US trip
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly criticized President Trump for claiming she 'begged' for a photo at the G7, accusing him of being tougher on allies than enemies. A top diplomat canceled a US trip.