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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced substantial progress in trade talks with the United States following a meeting with President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France, with both leaders indicating a bilateral agreement is within reach.
The Group of Seven has reaffirmed support for Ukraine during their annual summit in France, with US President Trump calling on Russia to negotiate an end to the conflict. The consensus underscores ongoing Western unity despite transatlantic tensions.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a ban on social media use for under-16s on Monday, alongside measures restricting chatbots and imposing curfews on older teenagers. The announcement comes before he travels to the G7 summit in France.