South Africa hosts G20 as tensions with U.S. flare amid boycott

Ireland is set to face South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series rugby union match, with kick-off scheduled for 5:40 PM GMT. Sam Prendergast has been selected as the fly-half, while experienced players Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier return to bolster the team against the world champions.

World leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa adopted a new declaration, marking a departure from traditional protocols, despite the boycott by the United States. This summit is significant as it is the first G20 meeting held on African soil, highlighting the continent's growing role in global governance.

Ukraine peace talks were a focal point at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where the absence of the United States, Russia, and China raised concerns about the effectiveness of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Carney highlighted that the U.S. peace plan for Ukraine requires significant revisions, with experts labeling it a 'disaster.'

At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Western leaders expressed that the US peace plan for Ukraine requires significant revisions, with French President Macron warning that the G20 risks losing its relevance. The plan, which has been leaked, includes concessions to Russia, such as territorial claims in eastern Ukraine and limitations on Ukraine's military capabilities.

The Rand Club, established by white mining magnates, symbolizes the decline of South Africa as a former capital of the global gold industry. This storied institution reflects the broader economic and social changes that have occurred in the region over time.

JD Vance has claimed that Canada's immigration policies have led to a decline in living standards, which he argues are now lower than those in the U.S. and Britain. He presented data suggesting that high immigration levels are responsible for this downturn in quality of life.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine faces a critical choice between maintaining its dignity and securing support from the United States as a peace deal deadline approaches. He emphasized the potential risks to Ukraine's relationship with the U.S. amid pressures to accept a peace proposal that may require significant concessions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the U.S. plan for Ukraine could serve as a foundation for a final peace settlement. This plan reportedly aligns with several of Putin's demands. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the current situation as one of the most challenging periods in Ukraine's history.