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Explainer-France's snap election: how does it work and what's next?
PARIS - France holds a parliamentary election on June 30 and July 7. Opinion polls show the far right could win. Here are some key facts...
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Italy PM says EU states won't be directly involved in G7 Ukraine loan
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy - European Union states won't be directly involved for now in a $50 billion loan that Group of Seven nations plan...
Jun 16, 20242 min read


Thousands march in France in pre-election protest against far right
PARIS -Thousands marched in Paris and cities across France on Saturday to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of...
Jun 16, 20242 min read


Italy's Meloni shows her arch-conservative credentials at G7 summit
BARI, Italy - Since taking office in 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proved a pragmatic partner on major international...
Jun 15, 20243 min read


Italy's Meloni hails G7, brushes off abortion controversy
BORGO EGNAZIA - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday hailed the achievements of the Group of Seven summit she chaired and...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy -Pope Francis made an historic appearance at the Group of Seven summit on Friday to speak about the pros and cons of...
Jun 15, 20243 min read


Argentina's Milei set for IMF meet at G7 after greeting Biden
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei will meet on Friday with the managing director of the International Monetary...
Jun 14, 20241 min read


G7 leaders launch initiative for global food security
BARI, Italy - Group of Seven leaders have pledged to step up efforts against global malnutrition, according to a draft statement on...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Explainer-How France's political alliances are shaping up and the policies they pledge
PARIS - France's political parties have scrambled to form political alliances after President Emmanuel Macron's surprise move to call a...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


PM Modi in Italy for G7 meet, to hold bilaterals with world leaders on sidelines
Brindisi/New Delhi, June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in southern Italy's Apulia region to attend the Group of Seven...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


China to dominate final day of G7, Pope to lead AI discussions
BARI, Italy - Group of Seven (G7) leaders hold a final day of talks at their annual summit on Friday, with China topping the agenda...
Jun 14, 20243 min read


At G7, Macron in foreign policy limbo after dissolution gamble
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy - When French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the luxury Borgo Egnazia Italian resort on Thursday for the...
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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