Donald Trump opens G7 summit by criticising Russia’s exclusion
US president’s comments mark awkward start to meeting in Canada
US president’s comments mark awkward start to meeting in Canada

First meeting since full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago attracts criticism from the president’s allies

Donald Trump caused consternation by cutting short his time at the G7 summit, but what’s the best way to do it?

Israel and Iran trade strikes for fifth day

US president urges evacuation of Tehran as he cuts short his time at leaders’ summit

Agreements at G20 and COP30 show how America’s absence has not demoralised world leaders

Russian foreign ministry’s maximalist demands for ending Ukraine war led US to scrap planned meeting