Hot Mics Catch Trump, Carney and Other Leaders Off-Guard at G7
Snippets of conversations picked up on microphones at the annual Group of 7 summit in France offered a glimpse behind the scenes, as leaders chatted about issues great and small.
Day: June 17, 2026
Far-right general upends Italian politics – politico.eu
Far-right general upends Italian politics politico.euGiorgia Meloni under fire from far-right’s ‘new Caesar’ Financial TimesItalian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni’s election hopes ReutersItaly’s Fa…
UK investigating warning shots fired by Russian ship at yacht
Russia appears to have fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on June 16. British authorities say they are investigating the incident but so far treating it as isolated. The Grigorovich had been missioned with escorting ta…
UAE to spend billions cutting Strait of Hormuz reliance to ‘zero’
Minister reveals projects to bypass key chokepoint
Russia’s battlefield position is worsening, NATO says
A senior NATO official says the war is turning against Russia, with its territorial gains shrinking, total casualties put at up to 1.5 million and recruitment faltering, even as Ukraine still struggles with air and missile defence.
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Video: At G7 Summit, Trump Declares “I’m The Boss”, Draws Laughter
The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge.
Trump accuses Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran in 2015 nuclear deal at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump has accused his predecessor Barack Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran to agree to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Messi becomes joint World Cup all-time scorer with hat trick against Algeria
Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 on June 16. Lionel Messi’s hat trick of goals came 20 years to the day after his World Cup debut. Messi is now the first man to play in six World Cups and the tournament’s joint all-time scorer, alongside Germany’s Miroslav …
Girl, 12, killed herself ‘after watching shocking self-harm videos online’ as grieving mum sues Meta and TikTok
A 12-YEAR-old Italian girl killed herself after scrolling through shocking self-harm videos online, claims her grieving mother – as she brings a lawsuit against Meta and TikTok. Irene Roggero Ugues said the “cheerful” and “sociable” side of her daughte…
Girl, 12, killed herself ‘after watching shocking self-harm videos online’ as grieving mum sues Meta and TikTok
A 12-YEAR-old Italian girl killed herself after scrolling through shocking self-harm videos online, claims her grieving mother – as she brings a lawsuit against Meta and TikTok. Irene Roggero Ugues said the “cheerful” and “sociable” side of her daughte…