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Harsh critics have slammed the G7 leaders for 'sitting around for photo opportunities' as they posed without ties looking like they've 'woken up after a stag do.' The world's seven most powerful leaders, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have been blasted online for their seemingly blasé approach to the summit, as they were accused of trying to look 'hip and trendy.' Images of the politicians posing during a photo-call at Elmau Castle, Bavaria, have gone viral on social media - with many pointing out how 'relaxed' they looked. One critic online wrote: 'Why does the G7 Summit look like the...

When Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in late February, the Russian president vowed his forces would not occupy the country. But as the invasion reached its 100th day Friday, Moscow seemed increasingly unwilling to relinquish the territory it has taken in the war. The ruble is now an official currency in the southern Kherson region, alongside the Ukrainian hryvnia. Residents there and in Russia-controlled parts of the Zaporizhzhia region are being offered expedited Russian passports. The Kremlin-installed administrations in both regions have talked about plans to become part of Russia. The Moscow-backed leaders of separatist areas in eastern Ukraine’s...

Winds up to 80mph are causing travel chaos and flooding across parts of the UK with further rain to come Hundreds of passengers are stuck at London Euston with all trains cancelled after tree fell on overhead wires Passengers, many trying to reach Glasgow for Cop26, said it was 'ironic' journeys were disrupted by storms Met Office unable to rule out whether any tornadoes have taken place following reports of wind damage Rail engineers are battling through the night to repair overhead lines brought down by storms that led to chaos on the network, dozens of trains being cancelled and...