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US and China to resume some cooperation on climate change

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have indicated that they will “empower key senior officials” on areas of cooperation - including dealing with the climate crisis.

Indonesia

G20: Macron calls for China and France to unite against Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron held a bilateral meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali. The meeting, which took place at the Chinese delegation's hotel, lasted just over 40 minutes.

Ukraine

Now is the time to press Russia for peace, Zelenskyy tells G20

Ukraine's president said Kyiv would not allow Russian forces to regroup after their withdrawal from Kherson, and would not compromise Ukraine's sovereignty or territory.

Indonesia

Explainer: What is the G20?

The G20 was started as an intergovernmental forum to coordinate economic policies, but it's grown to encompass all issues linked to globalisation.

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Indonesia

Biden and Xi meet in person for the first time as presidents

The leaders of US and China greeted each other with smiles and a handshake at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreed to cooperate, despite the stiff competition between the two superpowers.

Ukraine

Seven key developments to know about the Ukraine war this weekend

From Russian bombardment escalating across Ukraine to the burial of a four-year-old victim of the Vinnytsia missile attack, here are some of the latest developments in the Ukraine war this weekend.

World News

G20 finance leaders in Bali to tackle Ukraine and inflation

Top financial officials from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations met on the Indonesian island of Bali on Friday seeking strategies to counter the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine, inflation and other global crises.

Climate

Will world leaders take action at COP26 after vague pledges at G20?

World leaders arrive in Glasgow for the COP26 summit as expectations rise after leaders offered vague climate pledges at the G20 meeting in Rome.

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Leaders of the G20 throw coins inside the Trevi Fountain

G20 leaders gathered next to Rome's Trevi fountain, participating in the traditional ritual of throwing a coin into the fountain.

Italy

G20 leaders make mild pledges on carbon neutrality and coal financing

As the COP26 climate conference begins in Glasgow, activists criticise the lack of concrete commitments undertaken by G20 leaders at their Rome summit.

Italy

Thousands of demonstrators march in Rome amid G20 summit

Thousands of activists demonstrated in Rome to voice anger over governments' lack of action on climate change. Labour unions, factory workers and other groups also took part in the protests.

World News

France, India agree to boost Indo-Pacific ties

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to boost ties in the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit.

World News

EU, African leaders to meet on sidelines of G20

European Union leaders will meet with African leaders in efforts to further support the continent’s poorest economies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italy

World's top economies endorse global corporate tax at G20 summit

The leaders of the world's major economies are gathered in Italy this weekend as Rome hosts its first G20 summit, with the global health crisis, economic recovery, and climate change at the top of this year's agenda.

World News

Germany, France, UK and US share 'concern' over Iran nuclear activity

The leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the United States shared their "grave and growing concern" over Iran's nuclear programme on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Rome.

World News

COVID-19 recovery marked by inequality between rich and poor countries

Officials say a two-tier speed of pandemic recovery is developing between rich and poor countries and more money is needed to tackle the problem.

World News

Euroviews. The G20 needs to make good on its COVID-19 vaccine promises | View

A year ago, the G20 nations promised the world equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. A year later, what do they have to show for it? asks Amnesty International health advisor Tamaryn Nelson

United Kingdom

UK's Johnson seeks 'G20 bounce' for key climate conference

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will try to persuade G20 leaders to make bigger commitments ahead of the UN climate change conference in Glasgow next week.

Italy

Vaccine distribution needs to be fairer, says Italy's health minister

There has been controversy recently over whether richer countries should administer booster shots with vaccine coverage so low in some poorer nations.

Italy

G20 health ministers gather in Rome as COVID pass under pressure

Talks at the Campidoglio palace are aimed at scaling up the response to present and future pandemics.