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From G7 to D10: Why the world's democracies should finally name their coalition

Global summits highlight a multipolar world order and competing national interests. Industrial democracies informally assemble, behaving like a D10 coalition. This grouping commands significant global GDP and economic influence. India's consistent participation makes it indispensable to these discussions. The time has arrived for this informal arrangement to gain formal recognition.

The Economic Times

I once protested against the G7. I feel no need now, because it’s collapsing all by itself

You cannot take a rules-based order seriously when only some of the participants are playing by the rules, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

G7 summit in France: What you should know about host town Evian-Les-Bains

France's President Emmanuel Macron has chosen Evian-les-Bains to host this year's G7 summit. This small spa town on Lake Geneva is famous for its mineral water and has a history of hosting international events. It previously hosted a G8 summit in 2003. The area also offers world-class golf courses.

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Thousands of protesters expected in Geneva ahead of nearby G7 summit

On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, neighbouring Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of associations, unions, and left-wing groups…

France 24

“I had to turn down President Obama”

Celebrating its tenth anniversary with a tech “take-over” of the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Publicis’ Maurice Lévy reveals why “not having a plan” was the only way to launch VivaTech, Europe’s biggest tech conference.

Fortune

'Why now?': mum on scandal-plagued childcare closures

A mother, whose daughter attended a childcare centre where an accused pedophile once worked, has questioned why it took so long to shut the facility down.

AAP

'Deeply concerning': childcare centre closures attacked

An embattled childcare group rocked by abuse allegations against one of its workers is closing down dozens of centres.

AAP

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How Putin turned Russia’s post-Soviet ‘national humiliation’ into military aggression in Ukraine

As the 21st century dawned, a newly elected Vladmir Putin was making friends on the world stage. He smiled for photo ops at G8 meetings, and was the first foreign leader to call George W. Bush after the attacks of 9/11, offering his support against terrorism.

The Conversation

"It was like sleeping with your ex-wife." Why a one-off reunion convinced one of the world's best-loved bands to turn down a $250 million offer to tour again

"It was unhealthy and unreal and dishonest to carry on"

Louder

Peace in Ukraine? Believe it when you see it, especially if Russian demands are prioritized

The United States recently — and suddenly — announced a 28-point peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, seemingly jointly written with Russian delegates, and presented it to Ukraine.

The Conversation

Ukraine peace talks: What's at stake for the Europeans?

Initially sidelined, Europeans want to muscle their way back to the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia by leveraging the key issues that can only be settled with their consent. But what are they? Analysis:

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin sinks Trump’s hope of peace deal by Thanksgiving

Moscow says European counterproposal ‘does not work for us’ in sign that both sides remain far apart

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Europe and Kyiv seek changes to peace plan as US hails progress

Marco Rubio said Sunday’s talks were “probably best meeting and day we've had so far”

The Independent UK

Ukraine banned from Nato, Russia readmitted to the G8 and territory ceded: what’s in Trump’s draft plan

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects to discuss the plan – which was reportedly drafted by Russian and US officials – with Trump

The Guardian - AU

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Axios

Trump's full 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan

The full plan was obtained by Axios and verified by Ukrainian and U.S. officials.

Al Jazeera

Clinton to Trump: How Putin has met, courted and frustrated US presidents

Vladimir Putin has met five US presidents over 25 years. But jazz and fishing have given way to threats and tension.

AAP

'Tragic' childcare abuse shouldn't drive kneejerk shift

Parents are questioning whether to send their children to preschool in the wake of horror abuse reports and trust in the sector is at a new low, advocates say.

The Guardian - UK

Mutual inconvenience: why Alaska for the Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine?

Remote US state is not an easy destination for either leader, but the choice of venue reflects the many factors at play

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‘Hacking is assumed now’: experts raise the alarm about added risk of surveillance cameras in childcare centres

As governments consider mandatory CCTV in early education, one big provider with cameras already installed is yet to formalise guidelines for how the footage will be stored and used

The Guardian - UK

The spirit of the G8 ‘make poverty history’ summit of 2005 seems long gone

The 2008 crash, Trump, aid budget cuts and a more fragmented world has made debt relief seem a lost cause but there are murmurs of a renaissance

The Guardian - AU

Super funds demand answers from for-profit childcare operator where children were allegedly sexually abused

Socially responsible funds that invested in G8 Education seek explanation around staff screening and child safety measures

The Independent UK

Live 8 – 20 years on: how the Pink Floyd reunion topped a miraculous line-up

PLAYBACK: Macca played with Bono and George Michael, Elton John with Pete Doherty, but getting Roger Waters and David Gilmour together for the final time really took some doing. Mark Beaumont remembers a history-making day, with the help of Razorlight and UB40

The Conversation

Trump breaks from western allies at G7 summit as US weighs joining Iran strikes

Working alongside western democratic allies has not been a natural fit for Donald Trump. The US president left the recently concluded G7 summit in Canada early, with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron assuming this was to work on addressing the most severe escalation between Iran and Israel in decades.

Euronews

Trump denies Macron's claims linking early G7 summit exit and Israel-Iran ceasefire deal

The US president left the G7 summit in Canada one day early on Monday, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to say Trump left to work on the Israel-Iran ceasefire deal. Trump denied this on his Truth Social platform.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Axing Russia from G8 was a mistake, says Trump before leaving summit early

US president lobbying G7 leaders for Russia to be readmitted to global grouping – key US politics stories from Monday 16 June

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