G7 Summit: Zelensky accuses some Arab leaders of 'blind eye' to war ahead of Japan trip

2023-05-20

G7 Summit: Zelensky accuses some Arab leaders of 'blind eye' to war ahead of Japan trip

1. G7 Summit: Zelensky accuses some Arab leaders of 'blind eye' to war ahead of Japan trip

- Volodymyr Zelensky has accused some Arab leaders of turning a blind eye to Russia's invasion ahead of his expected appearance at the G7 summit in Japan.

- It is thought the Ukrainian president will arrive in Hiroshima on Sunday in a bid to secure further military support for a planned counter-offensive.

- On Friday, Mr Zelensky was in Saudi Arabia for an Arab League summit.

2. Harry and Meghan: Agency refuses to hand over photos

- A photo agency that took pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during what the couple said was a dangerous car chase has refused to hand over the images to them.

- Backgrid told BBC News it had rejected a legal demand to share the material taken in New York on Tuesday night.

- In a tongue-in-cheek response, the agency's lawyers said Americans had long ago rejected royal prerogative.

3. Iran executes three over anti-government protests

- Authorities in Iran have executed three men sentenced to death in connection with the nationwide anti-government protests last year.

- The three were convicted over their alleged involvement in a shooting attack that killed three security personnel in Isfahan in November.

- Amnesty International says they were subjected to unfair trials and allegedly tortured.

1. G7 Summit: Zelensky accuses some Arab leaders of 'blind eye' to war ahead of Japan trip

- Volodymyr Zelensky has accused some Arab leaders of turning a blind eye to Russia's invasion ahead of his expected appearance at the G7 summit in Japan.

- It is thought the Ukrainian president will arrive in Hiroshima on Sunday in a bid to secure further military support for a planned counter-offensive.

- On Friday, Mr Zelensky was in Saudi Arabia for an Arab League summit.

2. Harry and Meghan: Agency refuses to hand over photos

- A photo agency that took pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during what the couple said was a dangerous car chase has refused to hand over the images to them.

- Backgrid told BBC News it had rejected a legal demand to share the material taken in New York on Tuesday night.

- In a tongue-in-cheek response, the agency's lawyers said Americans had long ago rejected royal prerogative.

3. Iran executes three over anti-government protests

- Authorities in Iran have executed three men sentenced to death in connection with the nationwide anti-government protests last year.

- The three were convicted over their alleged involvement in a shooting attack that killed three security personnel in Isfahan in November.

- Amnesty International says they were subjected to unfair trials and allegedly tortured.

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