G7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details emerge

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a shaky ceasefire.

Macron deploys Versailles' gold, mirrors and history in courtship of Trump

PARIS (AP) – Donald Trump explained the appeal in one sentence: “Versailles is not gold leaf – Versailles is the real deal.” For Emmanuel Macron, that was precisely the point. On Wednesday night, the French president throws open Louis XIV’s palace to his U.S. counterpart for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday.

French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged the world’s wealthy democracies to work together on regulating advanced artificial intelligence systems, speaking at high-level meeting that included top AI executives.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant

OSLO, Norway (AP) – Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant at a hospital in Oslo, the country’s royal house said Wednesday.

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

BRUSSELS (AP) – NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte played down on Wednesday the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to cut back the number of troops and military equipment it would provide its allies should they come under attack.

Germany and Poland sign new defense deal as balance of power in Europe shifts

WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Germany and Poland signed a new defense agreement on Wednesday, putting aside their complicated past to strengthen European military cooperation amid heightened tensions with Russia and growing uncertainty over U.S. engagement in Europe.

Canada's Carney isn't having a bilateral meeting with Trump at G7

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will leave the G7 summit on Wednesday without a formal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as the free-trade agreement between their countries faces an uncertain future.

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

MOSCOW (AP) – President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday as Russia seeks to bolster business and other ties with the nations of the regional bloc.