The G7 foreign ministers' meeting at Downing Street was held with plastic shields in place
SKY News: G7 nations hit out at Russia and China - but fail to establish action against them
They said they were worried about Russia's malign activities against other nations and China's "coercive economic policies".
G7 foreign ministers have hit out at China and Russia - but failed to establish any concrete actions against them.
Following two days of meetings in London, the seven nations said China, Russia and the COVID-19 pandemic are the world's biggest current threats.
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MIDDLE EAST
US, Iran signal possible breakthroughs in nuke talks.
Saudi Arabia and Iran held talks ‘more than once’: Iraq president.
Iraq pushes vaccine rollout amid widespread apathy, distrust.
One killed in Israeli attack on Syria’s Latakia, state media says.
Israel opposition chief Yair Lapid handed mandate to form government.
Israel: Opposition leader Yair Lapid tapped to form government.
Shadowy Hamas commander warns Israel over Jerusalem.
ASIA
India reports another record daily rise in COVID-19 deaths, as PM Narendra Modi becomes focus of mounting anger.
India warned to brace for new coronavirus waves.
Taliban captures district in northern Afghanistan; attacks increasing as US pulls out.
US warplanes help Afghan forces fend off Taliban offensive.
Philippines tells fishermen to ignore Beijing's ban on fishing in South China Sea.
New Zealand refuses to accuse China of genocide against Uighurs in break with Western allies.
Myanmar coup: Military bans satellite dishes in media crackdown.
Singapore says it has detected the ‘double mutant’ Covid variant from India in its community, tightens restrictions.
AFRICA
French journalist kidnapped in Mali appears in video asking for help.
Six Western hostages now held in Africa’s troubled Sahel region.
Nigerian college students released two months after being kidnapped.
Egypt in Covid 3rd wave calls off end-of-Ramadan festivities.
In Ethiopia camp, displaced Tigrayans live with hunger, fear.
Libya’s PM ‘hopeful’ foreign mercenaries will withdraw soon.
Sudan secures loan to clear African Development Bank arrears.
Zimbabwe mulls first mass elephant killing in decades.
S.Africa's ANC party suspends top official in graft scandal.
EUROPE
G7 to continue working with Moscow to settle regional crises — statement.
US aims to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Biden-Putin meeting in June to take place, but breakthrough unlikely — analyst.
Blinken heads to Ukraine in show of support amid Russia tensions.
EU announces new powers to restrict takeover bids by foreign entities.
Lawyers file suit against Belarus' Lukashenko in Germany.
Former Ukrainian prosecutor says he was fired for not investigating Hunter Biden: report.
With independence in play, Scotland votes in pivotal election.
UK sends Royal Navy to patrol Jersey port amid fishing row.
Two California students, 20 and 21, are found guilty of murdering Italian cop in botched drug deal while on vacation and sentenced to life in prison.
AMERICAS
US announces support for COVID vaccine intellectual property waiver.
CDC predicts a 'sharp decline' in US Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths in late July: Fatalities could drop to just 'tens' a week by September if vaccinations continue at the current pace, model shows.
US birth rate falls 4% to its lowest point ever.
ICE deportations fall to record low in April: report.
Colombians return to streets after deadly week of anti-government protests.
Brazil's Bolsonaro links pandemic to 'germ warfare'.
Brazil’s central bank raises interest rate, promises June hike.
Covid: Canada authorises Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 to 15.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Jihadist attack in Burkina left 25 dead: minister.
Iran diplomat's 20-year sentence for France bomb plot confirmed.
Italians convicted of left-wing terrorism face French court.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stock indexes mixed as tech rebound fades; Peloton sinks.
Google boss emails staff detailing return to office.
Facebook upholds decision to suspend Donald Trump from platform.
Jeff Bezos sets date for space sightseeing flight.
