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President Trump is demanding Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as the conflict with Israel enters its sixth day. The US leader was supposed to be in Canada for the G7 summit, but decided to leave early. Has his absence there overshadowed its talks on Ukraine? We'll hear from a reporter who's at the summit.
Meanwhile in Brazil, oil exploration rights are up for auction - even as the country prepares to host the UN climate conference COP30. An environmental activist tells us why oil exploration in the South American country must be stopped.
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