Commune in Haute-Savoie, on the Swiss border, known for its spa history and the Evian Conference legacy.
Syria has been invited to participate in the upcoming G7 summit discussions as a guest state, a move aimed at boosting legitimacy and attracting reconstruction support. Officials say the talks will also focus on Syria’s role as a potential hub for supply chains in a geopolitically tense region, even as the domestic economy remains severely strained and humanitarian needs persist.
The LEGO Foundation has pledged 97 million dollars to expand IRC programs that use play to help millions of conflict‑affected children learn and recover. The partnership spans five years and aims to reach 5 million children across East Africa and the Middle East.
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on July 15, delivering immediate tariff cuts and a boost to exporters and consumers. Ministers say the deal will improve GDP, wages and bilateral trade in the long run, with firms urged to register to access tariff relief.
Leaders of the world’s seven largest economies are gathering in Evian-les-Bains as divisions over Iran, Ukraine, and economic imbalances test cohesion. A deal to end the Iran war is anticipated, but consensus remains elusive as European allies push for firmer action and the U.S. position under Trump remains uncertain.
Civil society groups from Palestinian and Israeli sides have pressed G7 leaders to act at Evian summit, urging a permanent ceasefire, Gaza reconstruction, and a pathway to a Palestinian state amid escalating West Bank settlement activity and Gaza violence.
Leaders at the Evian summit are pushing to finalise a framework with Iran as US President Trump attends talks. Attendees include Modi, Zelensky and Sisi, while South Africa was disinvited over Gaza policy.
At Evian-les-Bains, G7 leaders press Trump to help break deadlock over Ukraine while eyeing renewed sanctions on Russia and pursuing a broader Iran endgame. Zelenskyy attends sessions on Ukraine; Macron seeks consensus and European autonomy amid tensions over U.S. engagement and Iran diplomacy.
Trump has announced a preliminary deal to end Iran’s war and is pursuing talks to halt hostilities in Ukraine and Lebanon. The breakthrough comes as the G7 meets in France, amid warnings over tariffs, NATO tensions and regional instability.
Trump has warned at the G7 summit that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on all champagnes and French wines unless France scraps its digital services tax. Macron has refused to drop the tax, escalating a trade conflict tied to tech levies and EU-US diplomacy.
In the wake of a U.S.-Iran memorandum aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Western allies are positioning assets to demine and escort ships. France and Britain have led efforts, with others signaling readiness. The deal’s terms remain unclear as coalition partners weigh conditions and timing against ongoing tensions in the region.
The war between the US/Israel and Iran is nearing a tentative framework to end hostilities and reopen critical sea routes. Inflation and energy prices remain elevated as markets await a durable peace and the effort to normalize trade faces ongoing risks.
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has called President Donald Trump’s claim that she “begged” for a G7 photo “completely made up.” Foreign minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a planned US visit and senior Italian ministers have denounced the remarks, deepening a rift that has been growing since April over the Iran war and other disputes.
G7 leaders have agreed to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals by 2030, with binding quotas on some sectors and a platform to boost recycling, mining and cross-border cooperation. The move follows Beijing's export curbs on rare earth magnets and aims to coordinate data and crisis response through a new IEA-backed platform.
Tech CEOs including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and DeepMind's Demis Hassabis have met with G7 leaders at a closed lunch in Évian to press the U.S. to lead an international coalition on frontier-AI rules and structured access. The meeting has followed U.S. export controls that forced Anthropic to cut global access to its newest models.
The G7 has agreed to assess frontier AI risks and explore a trusted partners scheme to give non-U.S. access to advanced models while safeguarding security. Leaders warn that access can be blocked and stress the need for international governance and sovereign computing power.
Leaders including Macron and Trump converge in Evian-les-Bains to discuss Ukraine, Iran, and AI regulation with tech executives. The talks aim to coordinate on AI deployment, sanctions, and potential treaties, while signaling a cautious stance on Russia and Tehran.
The G7 has aimed to reduce dependence on a single supplier for critical minerals by building stockpiles and coordinating with partners. Leaders say they will share expertise on stockpiling, with Japan showcasing its civilian-use mineral reserves and procurement diversification.
A public row has erupted between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after Trump said she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit; Meloni has denied the claim and defended Italy's sovereignty over base access. Italy's foreign minister has cancelled a planned U.S. visit and both leaders are trading posts on social media.
Trump has accused Keir Starmer of failing on immigration and energy, urging his resignation and calling for expansion of North Sea drilling. The remark underscores tensions in UK‑US relations as UK political tempers flare after recent by‑election results.
Across Africa, governments are prioritising domestic resources to fund infrastructure and social programmes, citing vast pension funds and private savings as untapped assets. Officials say aid reliance is declining, while long-term domestic capital will finance growth. The shift comes as aid falls and debt concerns rise.
Anthropic's Mythos model has identified vulnerabilities in highly secure U.S. government systems during tests run with U.S. intelligence agencies under Project Glasswing. Officials say findings show rapid detection, not immediate exploitation; collaboration aims to shore up cybersecurity as tensions with the administration grow.
The Guardian reports that Ireland has begun its rotating EU presidency with a ceremony at Dublin Castle attended by Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy and top EU figures. Leaders discuss Ukraine’s EU bid on a merit-based timeline and budget priorities, with emphasis on ending the war and shaping the next EU budget.
Anthropic has alerted lawmakers to a campaign by operators linked to Alibaba’s Qwen lab that allegedly carried out 28.8 million exchanges with Claude across nearly 25,000 fraudulent accounts between April 22 and June 5, aiming to extract its capabilities. The company says the activity is the largest known distillation attack to date and calls for penalties and stronger safeguards.
Anthropic is launching an internal drug-discovery program to develop AI tools for life sciences, focusing on neglected diseases. The effort aims to create drug-discovery capabilities in-house and partner with industry, while navigating the costly regulatory path and uncertain clinical development timelines.
President Donald Trump has publicly taunted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a G7 photo, posting a meme that said "Restraining order needed" and repeating that she "begged" for a picture. European leaders have rallied to Meloni, and Washington is reviewing U.S. force posture in Europe after allies refused base access for strikes on Iran.
Haeran Ryu has won the Evian Championship, completing a double major within three weeks after winning the Women’s PGA Championship. She finished 18-under through four rounds, with a memorable 60 in the third round and birdie on the final hole to seal the record. Brooke Henderson finished second, while Lottie Woad and Aki Iwai were among the challengers.