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G7 summit in Canada is dominated by AI governance tensions between Europe and the US, a Trump-brokered US-Iran deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed pledges of support for Ukraine. European leaders push for deeper China AI cooperation as a hedge against American dominance. The US-Iran agreement draws skepticism at home and fury from Israel, with Netanyahu facing domestic backlash and Trump criticizing Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

Europe seeks China AI ties as G7 debates American tech dominance

Europe seeks China AI ties as G7 debates American tech dominanceG7 leaders are grappling with the implications of American dominance in artificial intelligence as top AI executives convene alongside the summit. European officials are urging deeper cooperation with China on AI development, arguing that relying entirely on the United States is unsustainable. China has welcomed broader international participation in its global AI governance body. Meanwhile, analysts question why AI has boosted the US economy far more than China's.

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AI executives gather at G7 as Europeans seek checks on American dominance (AP News)
Exclusive|‘We cannot rely entirely on America’: Europe urged to deepen China ties on AI (SCMP)
AI has boosted the US economy. Why isn’t it doing the same for China? (SCMP)
China welcomes wider participation in global AI cooperation body (China Daily)

G7 leaders back Trump's Iran deal amid domestic skepticism

G7 leaders back Trump's Iran deal amid domestic skepticismG7 leaders have rallied behind former President Trump's plan to end the Iran conflict, a proposal that faces significant skepticism back in the United States. The agreement dominates discussions at the G7 summit in Canada, though major questions about its implementation remain unanswered. The New York Times reports that G7 leaders praised Trump for the US-Iran deal, while NPR notes the plan's uncertain path forward.

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G7 leaders back Trump’s plan to end Iran war that faces skepticism at home (AP News)
Trump to face questions at G7 press conference. And, Tuesday's primary results (NPR)
Trump's Iran agreement dominates G7 but big questions remain (NPR)
G7 Leaders Praise Trump for U.S.-Iran Deal (NYT)

G7 pledges more military aid for Ukraine against Russia

G7 pledges more military aid for Ukraine against RussiaG7 leaders have pledged additional vital military support for Ukraine, including bolstering air defenses and tightening sanctions on Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the commitments following discussions at the summit. However, NPR reports that G7 allies are scrambling to keep Ukraine atop Trump's agenda as the war continues to drag on without a clear end in sight.

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Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia (AP News)
G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia (Al Jazeera)
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump's agenda as war drags on (NPR)

US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments

US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz for oil shipmentsA leaked memo reveals that the US-Iran agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, financial relief for Iran, and a renewed commitment from Tehran not to produce nuclear weapons. Iran will be able to sell oil freely on international markets under the deal. NPR questions whether the strait will actually be safe for commercial shipping once reopened, given the region's ongoing instability.

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The memo lays out reopening of Strait of Hormuz, financial relief for Iran, and a reiteration from Tehran not to produce a nuclear weapon (CNN)
Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaks (AP News)
The Strait of Hormuz could open soon. But will it be safe for ships? (NPR)

Israel furious at Netanyahu over US-Iran deal, strikes Lebanon

Israel furious at Netanyahu over US-Iran deal, strikes LebanonThe US-Iran interim deal has sparked outrage in Israel, with angry citizens lashing out at Prime Minister Netanyahu for what they see as a betrayal of Israeli security interests. Israel has launched fresh strikes on Lebanon despite sharp criticism from Trump. BBC reports examine why Trump is furious with Netanyahu over the Lebanon strikes, highlighting a growing rift between the two allies.

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Angry Israelis lash out at Netanyahu after interim US-Iran deal (AP News)
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism (BBC)
Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon? (BBC)