G7 leaders put on good show of unity, but look fragile at home
Group took strong lines on confronting Russia and China, but is its relevance in today’s world on the wane?
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G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (AP) -- A Group of Seven summit opened Thursday with agreement reached on a U.S. proposal to back a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral, giving Kyiv a strong show of support even as Europe's political chessboard shifts to the right.
UK tech bosses urge focus on AI skills and growth in high-stakes election — no matter who wins
LONDON — British technology executives and entrepreneurs want the next government to focus on promoting skills around the development and use of artificial intelligence and growth-oriented fiscal measures.
'You name it, Labour will tax it': UK PM Sunak attacks main rival as he languishes in election polls
LONDON — Taxes emerged as a key battleground in the first live televised debate of the U.K. election race, as party leaders addressed public concern over the cost-of-living crisis.
Australia’s military will recruit some noncitzens in a bid to boost troop numbers
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian military will begin recruiting some noncitizens in a bid to boost troop numbers, the government said Tuesday.
Sleepwalking toward WWIII in the South China Sea
China’s announcement of its intention to enforce a law that would arrest foreign nationals venturing into waters it claims in the South China Sea (SCS) may be the trigger for a direct military confrontation with the United States. The regulation, known as the Administrative Law Enforcement Procedures for Coast Guard Agencies, will come into force on June 15, 2024.
Lagging in polls, UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18
Britain's Conservative Party will introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if it wins the national election on July 4, comprising military or community participation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday.
History shows how a UK election can impact the country's stock market
LONDON — The U.K. is less than six weeks away from a General Election in which polls suggest the center-left Labour Party could return to power after 14 years — and analysts say stock markets would react positively to that outcome.