EU and India move to sign free trade agreement by end-2026 after G7 talks
The European Union and India have moved closer to signing a free trade agreement after talks on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc will sign the deal by the end of 2026, following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two sides also said they would accelerate work on an investment agreement and deepen cooperation on security, defence and connectivity.According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, Modi held bilateral meetings with von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa at the summit. The ministry said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 00:00 LONDON
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Modi meets Zelenskyy at G7 summit in Evian, says India will be on side of peace
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian on Wednesday, in a bilateral encounter focused on trade, industrial projects and wider cooperation. Modi said India would "always be on the side of peace", according to remarks he posted after the meeting. Zelenskyy said the two countries have "great potential for cooperation" and that their teams would work through the details of expanding it.The meeting came as India and Ukraine discussed restoring trade ties to pre-war levels and broadening industrial collaboration. Modi said the talks reviewed different aspects of bilateral... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 23:33 LONDON
US-Iran ceasefire MoU advances as officials publish full text and eye Geneva signing
US officials have now published the full text of a memorandum of understanding with Iran that is intended to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and set out a 60-day negotiating track. The document is described as a 14-point, performance-based agreement, with Iran said to benefit only if it meets the commitments laid out in the text. President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains that the deal could be signed "shortly", potentially as soon as Thursday, although he also indicated the timing could still slip.The text says the US, Iran and allies will declare an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
French riot police authorised to use water cannon in UK-funded Calais migration operation
French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m deal with the UK have been authorised to use water cannon against asylum seekers and people smugglers, according to people familiar with the operation. The deployment is aimed at stopping small boat launches from beaches near Calais and is being carried out by specialist units including a 50-officer riot squad. The move comes as the summer period typically brings renewed pressure on the Channel crossing route.Informed sources said officers from the Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité, known as the CRS, may request water cannon, CS gas and batons as part of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Modi warns G7 war shocks are hitting the Global South in Evian
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told G7 leaders that disruptions caused by the war in West Asia are likely to weigh on the Global South for a considerable period. Speaking at the outreach session in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France, he said the most vulnerable countries should not be left to bear the burden of these crises alone. He linked the conflict to pressure on fuel, fertiliser and food supply chains, and said international financial institutions should help developing countries absorb the shocks.Modi said the war has affected supplies of LPG, LNG, diesel, petrol and fertilisers, with the near-closure of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
Macron says G7, including US, aligned on Ukraine support at summit in Canada
Emmanuel Macron has said the G7, including the United States, now recognises Ukraine's territorial integrity and shares a commitment to increasing pressure on Russia. Speaking at the summit in Évian-les-Bains, the French president described what he called a "very deep change" in Washington's approach to the war. He said the leaders present understood that Vladimir Putin was not interested in peace.Macron said Donald Trump, like the other G7 leaders, had acknowledged that there was no serious willingness on Russia's part to discuss peace. He described the shift as a "re-synchronisation" of positions and a "very profound shift and remobilisation of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 19:03 LONDON
Trump says Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it built one at G7 summit in France
Donald Trump said Iran would use a nuclear weapon as soon as it built one, during a press conference at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. He also said the country would "eliminate" the Middle East with such a weapon. The remarks came as he defended the US military campaign with Israel against Tehran and the new peace deal signed with the Iranian government on Monday.Trump said Iran had represented an urgent threat at the start of the conflict. He linked that claim directly to the agreement, saying the Iranian side had accepted not to seek, buy or produce a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
G7 closes in France with united pressure on Russia over Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains had ended as a success, describing the three-day meeting as a moment of unity and real cooperation among the leaders. He said the group had agreed that Russia had shown no serious willingness to make peace in Ukraine. Macron also said the G7 was remobilising to increase pressure on Moscow.The remarks came as the summit closed on Wednesday after discussions that also covered the Middle East and artificial intelligence. Macron said the talks had moved beyond months of disagreements and fragmentation, and he framed the outcome as a sign that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Modi and Trump discuss Hormuz security, seafarer safety and trade at G7
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France, to discuss maritime security, seafarer safety and trade ties. Modi raised concerns about the Strait of Hormuz and the safety of Indian seafarers, while Trump said the two countries were closer than ever and that a trade deal was near. The exchange came during a period of strain in bilateral ties and added a public security dimension to the leaders' talks.Trump told reporters that the United States would help India if it were attacked, and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:35 LONDON
Leaked US-Iran framework draft adds detail on sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz reopening
A leaked draft of the US-Iran framework has added further detail to the diplomatic process under discussion in Switzerland. The reported 14-point text says Iran would pledge never to produce nuclear weapons and would immediately begin reopening the Strait of Hormuz. It also says the United States would provide sanctions relief and a $300 billion reconstruction fund, although the document has not been officially confirmed by Washington or Tehran.The draft appears to have circulated during G7 meetings and, according to the supplied reporting, was shared by the US delegation with other leaders. One diplomat described it as a roughly two-page... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
G7 in France backs more air defence and long-range support for Ukraine as sanctions tighten
G7 leaders meeting in France have agreed to step up military support for Ukraine, including more air defence systems, interceptors and long-range capabilities. The statement says the group remains committed to what it called "unwavering support" for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also says the leaders are ready to consider extending licences to help increase Ukraine's own military production.The new language adds detail to the summit's Ukraine discussions and follows earlier signs of concern about Donald Trump's position. The statement also says the G7 will increase pressure on the Russian war economy and strengthen sanctions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 11:01 LONDON
G7 summit in Evian turns to AI and social media security on final day
On the final day of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, leaders are set to focus on the security risks posed by artificial intelligence and social media. The discussions come as the three-day meeting draws to a close, with French President Emmanuel Macron due to host US President Donald Trump for dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the summit. Final statements are also expected on the Middle East and Ukraine, adding to an already crowded agenda.The technology session is expected to bring together senior figures from the AI sector, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Arthur... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 05:01 LONDON
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FBI says it foiled White House UFC attack plot as five men are charged
The FBI says it has arrested five men across four US states over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House, with prosecutors saying the plan involved explosive-laden drones, sniper fire and a second wave of attackers. The Department of Justice said the men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder after what it described as a multi-state operation. The alleged target was Sunday's invite-only event on the White House South Lawn, which drew an estimated 4,300 people inside the venue and another 85,000 watching nearby.The suspects were identified as Tycen C Proper, 19, Bryan Omar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
Modi and Carney advance India-Canada reset at G7 meeting in France
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, to push forward a gradual reset in bilateral ties. The two leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, information security and energy, while also discussing trade and supply-chain links. Carney invited Modi to visit Canada by the end of the year, signalling continued momentum in the relationship.According to a joint statement cited by India's foreign ministry, the leaders welcomed the progress made since Carney's visit to India in March 2026. They also noted the ongoing work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 22:32 LONDON
Modi and Trump meet briefly at G7 summit in France ahead of bilateral talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met briefly on Tuesday at the G7 leaders' summit in Evian, in eastern France. It was their first face-to-face encounter since their meeting at the White House in February 2025. A structured bilateral meeting was scheduled for Wednesday on the sidelines of the summit.The encounter comes as India and the United States try to repair ties that were strained in 2025. The supplied material says the strain followed Trump's claims of mediation between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, as well as Washington's decision to impose heavy tariffs on Delhi. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 16:36 LONDON
Trump touts US-Iran ceasefire framework at G7 as Geneva signing nears
US President Donald Trump has said the conflict with Iran is now "finished" and warned that Tehran would face severe consequences if it tries to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, he said the ceasefire framework with Iran was a "wall to a nuclear weapon" and that the only issue that mattered to him was ensuring Iran never gets one. He also said the focus of US diplomacy would now shift to Ukraine, signalling that the Iran file is moving into a new phase.Trump said a memorandum of understanding between the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Trump arrives at G7 in France touting Iran deal and signalling push on Ukraine and Lebanon
President Donald Trump arrived at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Monday touting a preliminary deal to end the Iran war and signalling that he wants to help end hostilities in Ukraine and Lebanon. He met French President Emmanuel Macron soon after arriving, using the summit to present the agreement with Iran as a major diplomatic success. The visit comes as G7 partners weigh the immediate implications of the deal alongside wider concerns about Washington's approach to allies and global security.Trump said the Iran agreement would bring "a lot of success to the world" and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:01 LONDON
Trump says US-Iran MoU is signed, no sanctions relief as Strait of Hormuz partially reopens
US President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia has already been signed by the United States and Iran. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 venue in Evian-les-Bains, Trump also said there would be no sanctions relief as part of the deal. He added that the Strait of Hormuz has partially reopened after a blockade that had disrupted Gulf oil supplies.Trump told reporters that the agreement was already complete, saying: "The deal's all signed." When asked directly whether the arrangement included sanctions relief for Iran, he replied: "No, it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine as G7 summit opens in Évian-les-Bains
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France scraps its digital services tax on American technology companies. The warning comes as he arrives in Évian-les-Bains for the G7 summit, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron. The row adds a fresh trade dispute to an already crowded summit agenda.Trump said he had delivered the warning directly to Macron and told him that Washington would have "no choice" but to act if Paris kept the 3% tax. He said the tariff would apply to "all champagnes and all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
Modi and Macron set new India-France trade, AI and defence targets in Nice
India and France have agreed a new package of cooperation covering trade, artificial intelligence, defence, space and economic security after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. The meeting produced a mechanism aimed at doubling annual bilateral trade within five years, starting from the current level of about $16 billion. It also set out an India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and a joint working group on AI governance.The Ministry of External Affairs said the two leaders held extensive discussions on bilateral relations and agreed to deepen ties in economic growth, technology and innovation, talent mobility, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
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Carney says Iran is 'topic number one' for G7 in France amid ceasefire progress
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Iran will be the main focus of the Group of Seven summit in France, as leaders gather to discuss what he described as progress towards a more durable ceasefire between the United States and Iran. In comments ahead of the meeting, he said the summit would centre on the most important issues facing the world and that Iran was "topic number one". He added that the question now was how to reinforce the ceasefire and make it last.Carney said the issue would also be important for partner countries from the Gulf that are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN buildings in Geneva
Swiss police fired tear gas in Geneva on Sunday after anti-G7 demonstrators began targeting buildings linked to the United Nations, according to witnesses and police. The protest was tied to the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France, which is due to take place from June 15 to 17 in Evian-les-Bains, near Lake Geneva. Most of the march was described as peaceful, but the situation turned tense when some protesters moved towards UN-related sites in the city.Police said up to 7,000 people attended the demonstration and that officers confiscated knives and pyrotechnic devices. Witnesses said some demonstrators threw stones at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 18:32 LONDON
India protests US strikes on ships in Gulf as death toll of Indian mariners deepens row
India and the United States have sharpened their diplomatic dispute over US missile strikes on commercial ships in the Gulf region after three Indian seafarers were killed in an attack on 10 June. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he had spoken to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and reiterated India's "strong protest" over what he described as lethal actions against commercial shipping. The exchange comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump head to the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, where a possible meeting could add another layer to the talks.The Indian side said the Ministry of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
Israeli and Palestinian groups press G7 for Gaza action ahead of Évian summit
Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups have met in Paris to urge G7 leaders to take action on Gaza at next week's summit in Évian-les-Bains. The groups called for a ceasefire, the disarmament of Hamas and the start of reconstruction in Gaza. They also said the various peace efforts should be brought together into a single programme.The Paris meeting drew up proposals from five working groups and brought together as many as 150 activists from across the Israeli-Palestinian divide. In a joint statement, the groups said Gaza was devastated and Israel remained under threat. They also said settler violence, settlement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 17:32 LONDON
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