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European Council President Charles Michel, Italy's PM Mario Draghi, Canada's PM Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, US President Joe Biden, UK PM Boris Johnson, Japan's PM Fumio Kishida and European Commission

G7 to up sanctions on Russia, nears oil price cap deal

The Group of Seven rich democracies will commit tomorrow to a new package of coordinated actions meant to raise pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, and will finalise plans for a price cap on Russian oil, a senior US official said today.

Business • 27 Jun 22

Volodymyr Zelensky addressed G7 leaders via video link this morning

G7 says Ukraine shopping centre attack is a war crime

The leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies, gathered for their annual summit in southern Germany, condemned Russia's "abominable" missile attack on a shopping centre in the Ukraine town of Kremenchuk.

World • 27 Jun 22

Leaders joked about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves - or even less

G7 leaders mock Putin in jokes about stripping off

World leaders mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's tough-man image at a G7 lunch in Germany today, joking about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves - or even less.

Ukraine • 26 Jun 22

G7 leaders line up for a photo opportunity at the summit

Energy shock tests G7 leaders' climate resolve

World powers on Sunday agreed to ban gold exports from Russia, kicking off a G7 meeting aimed at taking new steps to deplete Moscow's war chest and bolster Ukraine's defences.

Climate Change • 26 Jun 22

G7 leaders pictured in Brussels last March

G7 leaders to increase pressure on Russia - US official

Leaders at the upcoming G7 summit in Germany will announce new measures aimed at pressuring Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior US official has said.

World • 22 Jun 22

G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank governors, including Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, who is also President of the Eurogroup, gather in Germany

G7 to give Ukraine funds it needs to get through war

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the G7 finance leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine the financial resources it needs in its struggle against Russia's invasion, and that policymakers are determined to meet their inflation targets.

Business • 20 May 22

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrives to give a press statement at the end of the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting today

G7 'will never recognise' borders redrawn by Russia

The Group of Seven industrialised nations say they will never recognise the borders Russia is trying to shift by force in its war against Ukraine and pledged enduring support for Kyiv.

World • 14 May 22

Annalena Baerbock, German Foreign Minister, hosts the work process of the G7 foreign ministers today

G7 backs more aid and weapons to Ukraine

Foreign ministers from the G7 group of rich nations backed giving more aid and weapons to Ukraine as they met today in what Germany called a "powerful sign of unity" to deepen Russia's global isolation for invading its neighbour.

World • 13 May 22

Russia said last week that it would only accept payments in roubles for natural gas deliveries to 'unfriendly countries', which includes all of the European Union

Paying for Russian gas in roubles 'unacceptable' - G7

Paying for Russian gas in roubles would be unacceptable, G7 countries reiterated today, with German Economy Minister Robert Habeck saying the demand showed President Vladimir Putin's back was "against the wall".

Business • 28 Mar 22

The G7 meeting comes amid international concern that Russia could invade Ukraine

G7 unites behind push to prevent Russia-Ukraine crisis

The Group of Seven richest democracies have sought to dissuade Russia from invading Ukraine, putting on a united front to warn of dire consequences for any incursion and urging Moscow to return to the negotiating table.

World • 11 Dec 21

Taliban fighters patrol the streets of Kabul

Biden cites growing risk of IS attack in Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden has said that the American-led airlift from Afghanistan has to finish soon because of the increasing threat from the so-called Islamic State group's Afghan arm.

World • 24 Aug 21

Oil prices hit their highest levels in more than two years today

Oil prices rise as demand improves, supplies tighten

Oil prices rose today, hitting their highest levels in more than two years supported by economic recovery and the prospect of fuel demand growth as vaccination campaigns in developed countries accelerate.

Business • 14 Jun 21

Joe Biden and Boris Johnson met in Cornwall on Thursday ahead of the G7 Summit

Biden gave Johnson 'candid' message on NI Protocol row

US President Joe Biden had a "candid discussion" with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Northern Ireland, according to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Brexit • 14 Jun 21

At a glance: What the G7 agreed this weekend

The Group of Seven rich nations promised to tackle China's growing influence, fight climate change, get more Covid-19 jabs to poor countries and keep up their economic stimulus programmes at their first summit since Joe Biden became US president.

World • 13 Jun 21

G7 to endorse a nature compact, aimed at halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030

'Global will' needed to tackle climate change

Leaders at the G7 summit in Cornwall have been told to demonstrate the "global will" to tackle climate change by David Attenborough.

Climate Change • 13 Jun 21

G7 vows action on Covid vaccines, climate change

The Group of Seven rich nations have pledged to provide one billion Covid-19 vaccinations to help poorer countries vaccinate their populations.

G7 • 13 Jun 21

Leaders: Justin Trudeau, Charles Michel, Joe Biden, Yoshihide Suga, Boris Johnson, Mario Draghi, Emmanuel Macron, Ursula von der Leyen and Angela Merkel

G7 rivals China with grand infrastructure plan

The Group of Seven richest democracies today sought to counter China's growing influence by offering developing nations an infrastructure plan that would rival President Xi Jinping's multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road initiative.

World • 12 Jun 21

A report 'The 100 Days Mission to Respond to Future Pandemic Threats' details how governments can rapidly respond to new outbreaks

Preventing future pandemics being discussed by G7

Leaders of the G7 countries meeting in Cornwall in England will sign a declaration today agreeing to use all their resources to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 12 Jun 21

Podcast: Brexit Republic - Tommy Cooper & Two Tonys

Brexit • 11 Jun 21

Over 2.2 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered worldwide

What are G7 countries pledging on vaccine doses?

G7 leaders - who are meeting in England - are pledging to donate hundreds of millions of Covid-19 vaccines to poor countries.

Coronavirus • 11 Jun 21

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he is confident that Ireland will continue to be a really attractive place to do business

Ireland to make strong case for tax competition

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that Ireland will be vigorously making the case for tax competition and for maintaining a corporate tax rate of 12.5%.

Business • 11 Jun 21

Queen Elizabeth II poses with G7 leaders

G7 leaders gather in Cornwall for three-day summit

Leaders of the Group of Seven countries are gathering in Cornwall, England, for their first face-to-face meeting since the coronavirus pandemic began.

World • 11 Jun 21

Too soon to say what global tax rate will be - Donohoe

The Minister for Finance has said that Ireland will adapt to any changes that are made to the global corporation tax system in the future.

Business • 10 Jun 21

Amazon more than tripled its first quarter net profit for this year to $8.1 billion

Amazon may prove exception to global tax rules

World leaders have agreed a new minimum global tax rate at the G7 summit, but Amazon could escape paying the higher levy.

World • 09 Jun 21

Moody's says the G7 tax plan will be 'mildly credit negative' for Ireland and the Netherlands

Big countries' tax deal to reveal rift in Europe

A global deal on corporate tax looks set to bring to a climax a deep-seated European Union battle, pitting large members Germany, France and Italy against Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Business • 09 Jun 21