The G7 is down to business in Cornwall but it isn't without its own funny moments. From giant blimps to protesters and a few light moments between the leaders, we bring you the fun side of the summit

G7 Summit | From protests to elbow bumps | Day 1 in Cornwall

The Dominica High Court has denied bail to Mehul Choksi in the case of illegal entry into the island country after his mysterious disappearance from neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda.

Dominica High Court denies bail to fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi

Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat in an exclusive interview with WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

The Interview: Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat speaks to WION

Chinese vaccines are facing global scrutiny. From Mongolia to Bahrain to Seychelles, questions are being asked on the effectiveness of Made In China shots. How safe are they really? WION’s Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Chinese vaccines are facing global scrutiny

A museum in Paris is all set to loan a replica of the Statue of Liberty to the U.S for 10 years. Such bilateral gifts can make or break diplomatic relations. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas | Weird to wonderful: What countries gift

A new research has found that more than 47,000 wild animals were sold in Wuhan in the run up to the pandemic. What kind of animals were these? What does the research tell us about COVID origins? WION’s Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas | Wuhan virus: Probing the wet market angle

18 months after the pandemic began, world leaders are waking up to how China is getting away. G7 leaders are set to demand a new investigation into the origins. A draft statement has been leaked. WION’s Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: G7 leaders join hands to counter China

Joe Biden has waited 50 years for this: his first foreign trip as US president. Biden is in Europe for 8 days. What's on his agenda? Which leaders will he meet? What will he tell Putin? WION’s Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Joe Biden's first foreign trip as US president

Why are we being bribed to get vaccinated? From free beers and guns to rolled joints and Tesla cars, governments and employers globally are offering incentives for getting jabbed. Is it ethical? WION’s Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Washington is offering 'rolled joints' for jabs

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden are all set for their first one on one meeting in Cornwall. Watch this report to know more.

Leaders of UK, US aim to build on common goals

UK PM, US president to meeet ahead of Group of Seven summit

A golden retriever raced with an ambulance carrying its owner in Istanbul. The race ended when the ambulance arrived at the hospital and the owner was taken inside. After being refused entry, the dog patiently waited outside for his owner.

Istanbul: Dog refuses to leave owner, runs behind ambulance

The Dominican government has reportedly declared fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi as a 'prohibited immigrant'. Watch the report to know more.

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi declared 'prohibited immigrant'

Nepal's Supreme Court issued a show cause notice to President and PM for in-House dissolution on May 22 for the second time in five months.

Nepal: Supreme Court issues show cause notice to president and PM

Aung San Suu Kyi has been accused of accepting illegal payments in gold and more than half a million dollars in cash.

Myanmar coup: Junta hits Suu Kyi with new corruption charges

COVID is not just a menace for humans, but for animals too. 28 elephants tested for COVID-19 in India, days after a 9-year-old lioness succumbed to coronavirus. Similarly, 10 Asiatic lions have been kept under observation at Chennai zoo.

India: 9 Asiatic lions test positive for COVID-19

Nigerians are desperately hunting for VPNs after a nationwide ban on Twitter. Some have switched to alternatives like India's Koo app. Among the new Koo users is the Nigerian government itself. WION’s Palki Sharma has the report.

Gravitas: Nigeria switches to India's Koo app after Twitter ban

Has the British Queen been 'cancelled'? Oxford University students have taken down a portrait of Queen Elizabeth from their common room. Her portrait will be replaced by someone 'influential and inspirational'. WION’s Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Has the British Queen been 'cancelled'?

Argentina's president was forced to apologise for describing Brazilians as people from the jungle. Why do politicians continue to twist the scientific theory of human evolution? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas | Argentine President: Brazilians came from jungles

A large sinkhole that appeared in late May in a farm in central Mexico has already grown larger than a football field authorities say it is likely to continue expanding.

Huge sinkhole in Mexico threatens to swallow house

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave from Tuesday, June 8.

South Africa's health minister put on special leave

On his eight-day trip, Biden will meet with leaders of the Group of Seven nations, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization defence alliance.

Joe Biden seeks allies’ support in confronting Putin, Xi Jinping

The Islamic State group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a compound housing workers from the HALO Trust de-mining group, after the Britain-based charity contradicted a government report and said the Taliban weren't to blame.

Afghanistan: Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on mine-clearing workers

A herd of wild, Asian elephants is giving China a nightmare. The jumbos are raiding farms, entering car showrooms, even dropping by retirement homes to say hello to the elderly.

Gravitas: 15 Asian Elephants on the loose in China

In Kashmir, artists have always had to struggle when it comes to showcasing their work, especially in the absence of any art galleries in Kashmir valley. But now, under the smart city project, local Kashmiri artists have been allowed to showcase their talent on the walls, flyovers and subways in the Srinagar city.

Kashmir: Artists can display their works on the walls, flyovers

US President Joe Biden and UK PM Boris Johnson to hold first meeting

European Police Agency, the Europol, has secretly planned a sting operation to deal a blow to international organised crime. After three years of the secret operation, the police from Australia, Europe and the United States have now announced a major success.

Police crack down on global criminal network in sting operation

Mahatma Gandhi's great-granddaughter has been sentenced to 7 years in prison in South Africa. Ashish Lata Ramgobin, 56, is guilty of fraud and forgery. What exactly did she do? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the details of the case.

Gravitas: Mahatma Gandhi's great-granddaughter sentenced to 7 years in jail

Why are countries like Singapore banning women from freezing their eggs? WION's Palki Sharma says when it comes to women, the reproductive cycle and career cycle clash, women should be allowed to exercise their reproductive rights.

Gravitas: Why has Singapore banned freezing of eggs for women?

Chinese brand 'Li-Ning' is the official 'apparel partner' of India's 2020 Tokyo Olympics contingent. Does India not have alternatives? Here's what WION's Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Why does India's Olympic kit have a Chinese sponsor?

Australia has discovered a new species of dinosaur. It is the largest ever to have been identified on the continent. How enormous is it? What doors has it opened for future discoveries? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas | Meet Cooper: Australia's largest dinosaur

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