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G7: Climate decisions 'most important in human history' — Attenborough

Naturalist Sir David Attenborough — who addressed G7 leaders by video on the last day of the summit — said that urgent action is needed to avoid human-based environmental catastrophe.

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Environmental groups stage theatrical protests near G7 venue

Extinction Rebellion and other climate campaign groups have staged a series of theatrical protests in seaside resort close to where G7 leaders are meeting

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Climate change activists stage G7 protest on Cornwall beach

Campaigners took to the beach and paddled in the sea at Falmouth to call for more action to protect the world's oceans, as well as curb emissions and help poorer countries tackle climate change.

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Prince Charles' G7 climate call: 'Act for planet as well as pandemic'

The environment took centre stage at the G7 summit in Cornwall as the Queen hosted world leaders at the Eden Project, an ecological exhibition.

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G7 leaders back developing world spending plan to rival China

The world's leading economies are also expected to issue a declaration on measures to avoid future global pandemics at the summit in Cornwall, England.

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Queen Elizabeth hosts G7 leaders and spouses at eco-tourism site

The event saw royals, world leaders and their spouses enjoying drinks at Cornwall’s Eden Project, an attraction that features the world’s largest indoor rainforest within giant domes.

Economy

G7: British PM says 'more equal' recovery from pandemic needed

G7 leaders are gathering in England where they will discuss a range of issues including supplying poor countries with COVID vaccines and climate change.

Earth News

What is the G7 and why is it a crucial moment for the climate crisis?

The G7 are under pressure to make commitments on climate in Cornwall this weekend.

United Kingdom

Jill Biden offers 'love' from America on her jacket during overseas tr

The first lady wore the jacket while she and her husband met UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife.

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G7 nations to pledge 1 billion COVID vaccine doses for world

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement came hours after US President Joe Biden committed to donating 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses.

World News

Euroviews. The world needs to better prepare for future catastrophes | View

As G7 leaders convene to address the global economy’s most pressing challenges, creating more resilient systems and financing the ecological transition should take centerstage.

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E-waste effigies near G7 venue mimic leaders attending weekend summit

A sculpture made entirely from waste electronic items has been built in the style of Mount Rushmore and has been placed near the venue of the G7 summit.

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Campaigners demand G7 leaders give firm commitment on climate change

As the G7 Summit gets underway in Cornwall, England, leaders are being urged to increase international development to ensure climate change targets are met.

World News

Joe Biden kicks off Europe visit with warning for Russia

Joe Biden warned Moscow that it faced "robust and meaningful" consequences if it engaged "in harmful activities."

Europe News

EU hails G7 tax deal but internal divisions might thwart consensus

Some member states, like Ireland and Hungary, are wary of embracing the 15% minimum rate, fearing it will upend their economic model.

United Kingdom

Backlash over UK foreign aid cuts ahead of G7 summit

“There is no justifiable economic need to continue to break our promise to the world’s most marginalised people."

Tech News

The global minimum tax rate and what it means for multinationals

The G7 has come to a historic agreement on global corporate tax rates. But what does it mean for governments and multinationals?

Tech News

Facebook welcomes global minimum tax rate announced by G7 today

Facebook says it could pay more tax after G7 deal

World News

G7 finance ministers come to agreement on global corporate tax rate

G7 finance ministers said they came to an agreement on global tax reform, committing to a corporate tax rate of "at least 15%".

United Kingdom

EU heavyweights press for G7 deal to stop tax abuse by multinationals

Finance ministers from France, Germany, Italy and Spain say the time has come to reach a deal on an "international tax system fit for the 21st century".