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A tenth of the world’s electricity now comes from wind and solar power

EU countries are leading the way on renewables but more needs to be done to reach Paris Agreement targets.

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G20: Calls for worldwide coordinated response to COVID-19 pandemic

World leaders at the first virtual G20 summit, hosted this year by Saudi Arabia, called for COVID-19 vaccines for all countries and globally coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman launches G20 summit in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia's King Salman officially launches the G20 summit in a first for an Arab nation, with the virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the worst global recession in decades.

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Virtual G20 hosted in Saudi Arabia amid human rights criticisms

International rights groups have called for countries to boycott the event, demanding that authorities release dissidents and women's rights activists who have been detained.

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India the only G20 nation on track to meet 2C global warming targets

All countries are behind when it comes to meeting the more strict 1.5 degree Paris Agreement limit.

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Euroviews. The G20’s promise of a debt freeze is not enough for Africa to combat the COVID-19 crisis ǀ View

If the infections continue to rise, Africa’s weak healthcare systems will be immensely overwhelmed and not able to deal with the raging virus.

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Six key takeaways from the G20 summit in Osaka

From climate change to trade wars, here are the things you need to know as the annual two-day G20 summit wraps up on Saturday in Osaka, Japan.

Japan

China and US agree to restart trade talks

US President Donald Trump said the talks are "back on track".

Japan

G20: 19 members recommit to Paris climate agreement, without US

All members of the G20 but the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris climate agreement.

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Koi feeding and rickshaw rides: G20 spouses get a taste of Japan's culture

The spouses of G20 leaders enjoyed a varied cultural programme in Osaka and the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan on Friday on the sidelines of the ongoing summit.

World

Raw Politics in full: G20 latest, Merkel's health, and Iran tensions

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USA

Trump gives Putin light-hearted warning: 'don't meddle in election'

The US President joked with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the G20 by warning him not to meddle in the 2020 presidential election.

Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel seen shaking for second time this month

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was again seen shaking as she met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, her second such bout within two weeks

World News

Donald Trump blasts Europe ahead of G20 summit

The US president said "Europe treats us worse than China" in an interview with Fox news on Wednesday.

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Kim and Trump impersonators wow Osaka crowds ahead of G20 summit

The impersonators of Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump greeted crowds in a shopping area in Osaka, two days before world leaders are set to meet at the G20 summit.

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'We must navigate the explosive trade issues,' says Japan's ambassador

"We must navigate the explosive trade issues", says Japan's ambassador to the EU ahead of the G20 summit in Osaka

World News

Global economic growth is slowing quicker than expected

"We have been surprised by the speed of the slow down."

World

Watch: Argentine president looks awkward after Trump wanders off

In the Raw Politics' Raw Moment, President Macri was left standing awkwardly at the G20 summit after Donald Trump wandered off stage.

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G20 communiqué dodges protectionism conflict

Consensual statement ends Buenos Aires summit

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Protesters at the G20 summit in Argentina

Kept away from world leaders, the demonstrations were generally jovial