World needs to decarbonise at an even faster rates, PwC study says
Breaching of 1.5 degrees global warming temperature rise target becoming a reality
G7
Brics and Global South directly shifting world order dominated so far by G7
Diplomats and analysts in New Delhi look to reworked multipolar, mutually equitable and sustainable global relations
G7 warns China of sanctions over Russia war support
Joint statement exposes rising frustration over Beijing’s export links to Moscow in Ukraine war effort
G7 agrees to use frozen Russian assets to fund $50 billion loan for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskiy hails Kyiv’s new security deals with United States and Japan
Ukraine shoots down Russian drones as hopes rise for fresh US military aid
Kremlin silent on Crimea airbase blasts but dismisses impact of western arms
Is the UN at a low ebb, or is there a shift in how the world is run?
The Security Council has been weakened by tensions between the West, Moscow and Beijing
Hiroshima officials condemn nuclear deterrence ‘folly’
City gathered to remember second World War bombing, which killed 140,000 people
Ireland signs up to G7 declaration of support for security in Ukraine
Ireland one of 12 EU signatories but its involvement will be limited to small number of roles because of long-standing policy on military neutrality
An appetite for a world without a hegemon is emerging
Paul Gillespie: EU and US preoccupation with Ukraine war and Chinese trade not shared by rest of the world
Beijing accuses G7 nations of collaborating to ‘smear and attack’ China
Beijing summons Japanese ambassador over ‘hype around China-related issues’
G7 analysis: Hiroshima appearance by Zelenskiy prompts message of solidarity with Ukraine
In the background Beijing’s relationship with the US is quietly improving
G7 countries underline strong support for Ukraine and agree action on China
‘Ruins of our cities which have been burned to the ground by Russian bombs and artillery are similar to that I have just seen here’ - Zelenskiy
Zelenskiy says Bakhmut not occupied by Russian forces amid confusion over situation on ground
Joe Biden says he got 'flat assurance' from Zelenskiy that Ukraine’s forces would not use western-provided F-16 jets over Russian territory
Sunak claims China represents biggest security challenge to the world
British PM says G7 taking steps to prevent China ‘from using economic coercion to interfere in sovereign affairs of others’
G7 summit: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy in Hiroshima as Russia warns over F-16 jets
Ukrainian president to brief world leaders on what Kyiv needs for ramped-up offensive against Moscow
US to back fighter jet training for Ukrainian pilots
US imposes sanctions on hundreds of Russian targets as G7 summit begins
Russian diamond trade targeted in G7 talks as leaders meet in Japan
Concerns remain any ban on importing Russian diamonds would cause trade to divert to other global jewel hubs
G7 wrestles with how to prosecute one war and prevent another
Organisations like the G7, regardless of what happens in Ukraine, are going to have to learn to share the world stage more than they do now
G7 leaders set for ‘substantial conversation’ on future of AI
US president to report on meetings with major companies developing technology
Challenges posed by China to feature at G7 summit, White House suggests
Russian invasion of Ukraine and transition to clean energy also expected to be under discussion at leaders’ meeting in Hiroshima
Ukraine war: Moscow threatens to block Ukrainian grain shipments if G7 ‘idiots’ ban exports to Russia
Russia denies report that Ukrainian forces are on eastern bank of Dnipro river
Europe’s relationship with China will be determined by Beijing’s actions, Borrell says
China is front and centre as G7 ministers are likely to discuss ‘common and concerted’ approach
Phasing out coal power plants a sticking point as G7 vows to hasten shift to renewables
Group fails to set timetable for phasing out coal-fired plants as two days of talks end in Japan
Volunteering key to British creed of keeping calm and carrying on
Big Help Out initiative for King Charles’s coronation may rekindle solid aspect of national identity in time of uncertainty
Business leaders and economists give gloomy outlook before Davos
Two-thirds of chief economists from international organisations expect a global recession this year
Martin Wolf: The threat of a lost decade in development
A way has to be found to resolve the debt problems that are now emerging for the world’s most vulnerable
Nato and G7 condemn Moscow but do not blame it for deaths in Poland
All signs suggest Polish explosion was caused by air defence missile fired by Ukraine
G7 foreign ministers criticise Iran for “brutal” use of violence against protesters
The ministers also condemned Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine
Ukraine capable of retaking Kherson from Russia, says Pentagon chief
Lloyd Austin says Kyiv engaging in effective effort to take back sovereign territory
G7 foreign ministers agree winter aid package to prevent Russia ‘breaking’ Ukraine
Assistance to include generators, heaters, pumps, residential and sanitary containers, blankets and tents
G7 countries back price cap on Russian oil
Initiative is aimed at limiting Kremlin’s funding of its war against Ukraine
Ukraine says it is targeting Russians shooting at, or from nuclear plant
Russian shelling in town opposite the Zaporizhzhia plant injures three civilians, Ukraine says
China fires ballistic missiles around Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi’s trip
Naval and air exercises on unprecedented scale aimed at punishing Taipei for US House speaker’s visit
Johnson’s successor will have to repair Britain’s status abroad
To foreign observers, it is clear that the UK’s problems can be traced back to Brexit
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