G7 Leaders Congratulate Meloni on Quitting Smoking as Gifts Fly
A hot-mic exchange prompted congratulations from Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and the European Union, and the World Health Organization shared a quit-smoking toolkit.
- On Tuesday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni revealed she has not smoked "since the first of May," drawing enthusiastic congratulations from leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the European Union.
- French President Emmanuel Macron presented his counterparts with personalized bicycles to promote the Cycling World Championships scheduled for next year in the French Alps, according to Union Cycliste Internationale president David Lappartient.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented Trump with a German national team soccer jersey bearing his name and the number 47, later sharing a photo of the moment on social media with a pointed message.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer effused about Cape Verde's surprise 0-0 draw against World Cup champion Spain, saying, "Quite remarkable, I have to say," as leaders discussed the recent Champions League victory by Paris-Saint Germain.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew attention to a watch left behind, prompting Trump to joke, "Give me it if he left, gimme," drawing laughs before Trump spoke briefly with European Council President Costa.
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G7 Summit Mic Blunder: World Leaders Caught Discussing Greenland and Cigarettes in Hot-Mic Moment
A microphone accidentally broadcast private conversations between world leaders at the G7 summit in France, capturing discussions about Greenland, cigarettes and football before formal talks began. The unexpected hot-mic moment unfolded as leaders assembled in Évian-les-Bains for meetings focused on global security, trade and ongoing conflicts. Audio carried by the summit's host broadcaster picked up the exchanges while delegates were taking the…
Giorgia Meloni had an important message.
Giorgia Meloni surprised her fellow world leaders at the G7 summit this week.
'I stopped': Meloni wins praise from global leaders for quitting smoking
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received praise from fellow world leaders at the G7 summit this week after revealing that she had quit smoking, marking a significant personal milestone after years of being known as a regular...
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