Canada's Mark Carney opens G7 Summit with call for unity
NewsFeed Canada's Mark Carney opens G7 Summit with call for unity
At the start of the G7 Summit, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said the world is facing a historic turning point. He warned that it is becoming more dangerous and divided, and urged world leaders to strengthen cooperation.
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