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Has the gathering simply become an expensive and over-hyped talkfest?

An emergency meeting about the Amazon forest fires, a row with the Brazilian president, new taxes for digital companies and a surprise visit by Iran's foreign minister, President Macron's hosting of the G7 summit in the seaside town of Biarritz featured action and drama.

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Here's what you need to remember from the G7 summit in Biarritz

Emergency aid fund for Amazon wildfires, surprise visit by Iranian foreign minister, here are the key things you need to remember from this weekend's G7 summit.

France

No consensus reached over inviting Russia to next G7 summit: Macron

The French president said G7 leaders did not reach a consensus on whether or not to invite Russia to the next G7.

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City lockdown in Biarritz for G7 felt by residents

As the G7 was underway in Biarritz, a heavy police presence was felt in the coastal town of Biarritz.

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G7 live: Climate change, trade discussions for final day of summit

On the final day of the G7 summit, world leaders gathered to discuss climate change and trade.

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Spouses of G7 leaders visit Basque country

The spouses visited museums and took a tour of Basque country while world leaders met during the G7 summit.

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Protesters march in Bayonne carrying stolen portraits of Macron

Protesters marched through the streets of Bayonne on Sunday carrying official portraits of French President Emmanuel Macron, which were stolen from town halls around France.

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Climate activists rally carrying stolen portraits of Macron near G7

Climate activists marched through the town of Bayonne carrying stolen portraits of French President Emmanuel Macron.

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French police use tear gas on G7 protesters in Bayonne

French police use tear gas on G7 protesters in Bayonne

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Thousands join 'Alternative G7' protest march near Biarritz

Thousands of protesters marched across the border from Hendaye in France to Irun in Spain to mark an ‘Alternative G7’ summit against world leaders.

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UK inequality: How the 'gig economy' is reshaping workers' rights

Policymakers are trying to grapple with how flexible work arrangements contribute to social injustice

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Activists wear giant heads of G7 leaders to make protest

Oxfam activists organised a protest on Friday in Biarritz where global leaders will meet for the G7 summit this weekend.

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'Alternative G7' want climate summit pledges to be legally binding

Activists gathered at the "Alternative G7" on the French-Spanish border want international deals such as the Paris Agreement to be legally-binding, in order to prevent nations from flouting their environmental commitments.

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Counter-G7 summit: Why are people fighting for 'alternative' method?

A counter-G7 summit that looks for an "alternative" world order is taking place a week before the G7 meeting in Biarritz.

World

Women lead the efforts to tackle inequality in Rwanda

A recent Oxfam report shows Rwanda has the worst rates of inequality in East Africa - these women are hoping to change that.

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Fast fashion and luxury houses are working together to fix fashion

H&M, Zara and Gucci are set to become the first signing the pledge to tackle climate change in the fashion industry.

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Paris' state of inequality

But France's own living conditions vary widely across the country

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Macron urges Putin to respect free speech, democracy at pre-G7 talks

French President Emmanuel Macron told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he must respect democratic principles as they held a joint press conference in France.

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Ukraine high on agenda at Macron-Putin meeting

Emmanuel Macron will host Vladimir Putin before the G7 with Paris hoping to get Russia to help end the conflict in east Ukraine.

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What does it mean to be poor in Europe today?

Euronews is preparing a special series on inequality and poverty in Europe, key themes of the forthcoming G7 summit in France.

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