Canada is latest G7 member to pledge recognition of Palestine

PM Mark Carney says decision needed to protect viability of a two-state future for Israelis and Palestinians
Brookfield strikes £2.4bn deal to buy London-listed insurer Just Group

Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes deal amid concerns over UK stock market departures
Trump slams India and Russia as ‘dead economies’ after tariff stand-off

US president’s threat of 25% levy against New Delhi stands as deadline nears
Shell profits fall 32% on weaker oil and gas prices

UK oil major hit by fluctuating prices in Europe
Six killed in seven-hour Russian drone and missile assault on Kyiv

Attack comes days after Donald Trump demanded Vladimir Putin agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or face tighter sanctions
US trading partners rush to sign deals before Trump’s tariffs hit

Canada and Mexico lead diplomatic offensive in Washington as August 1 deadline looms