Iran, tech and Trump to top Macron's G7 summit

Key Points:

• The G7 summit in Évian will focus on technology and geopolitics, with host Emmanuel Macron aiming to bridge differences between the group and the US, especially on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
• A major development occurred as US President Donald Trump announced a deal to end the 15-week Iran war, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which was welcomed by Germany, France, the UK, and Italy as a diplomatic breakthrough.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to participate to discuss potential peace negotiations with Russia, while European leaders debate how to provide concrete security guarantees to Ukraine.
• Artificial intelligence safety and regulation will be a key agenda item, featuring a working lunch with Silicon Valley leaders, amid US restrictions on AI technology exports that have raised concerns about innovation and security.
• The summit will also address China's trade pressure tactics, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi providing expertise, while the EU seeks to balance dialogue with Beijing and counter unfair trade practices ahead of upcoming G20 talks.