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G7 world leaders caught on hot mics discussing smoking, sports and Greenland during summit downtime in France. The informal chats punctuated serious talks on war and trade. Trump made a cryptic reference to Greenland, while others discussed soccer.

Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics U.S. President Donald Trump, right, holds up a jersey with the number 47 on it as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz look on during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Thibault Camus/Thibault Camus/Pool AP via AP Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP) Evelyn Hockstein/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Reuters vi President Donald Trump, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Council President Antonio Costa and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attend a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Christian Hartmann/Pool Photo via AP) Christian Hartmann/Christian Hartmann/Pool Reuters President Donald Trump listens to European Council President Antonio Costa, left, at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Christian Hartmann/Pool Photo via AP)…

Meloni quit smoking, Starmer's quip on FIFA: Hot mics at G7 Summit catch leaders' talks Hushed topics at Evian-les-Bains included Meloni quitting smoking, quips on the FIFA World Cup and Trump's comment on Greenland.

Macron Loses Watch, Meloni Quits Smoking, Trump Gets A Bike: Trending ... The G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, may have been dominated by discussions on Ukraine, Iran, trade and global security, but some of the most talked-about moments emerged far away from the negotiating table. Open microphones captured world leaders exchanging jokes, discussing football, congratulating each other on personal milestones and even debating bicycles and birthday gifts. The unscripted conversations offered a rare glimpse into the personalities behind the official statements. While leaders spent much of the summit addressing some of the world's most pressing crises, the hot-mic moments revealed a lighter and more human side of diplomacy. Breaking It Down What was discussed during Macron's conversation with Zelensky? How did the leaders react to Meloni's smoking revelation? What notable gifts were exchanged during the summit? Created with AI. Errors are possible From Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's revelation that she had stopped smoking to US President Donald Trump's comments on Greenland and French President Emmanuel Macron temporarily losing track of his watch, the summit generated a …

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World leaders caught on these hot mics at the G7. Here's what they said. Published:June 16, 2026 at 12:46PM EDT EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’ s smoking habits were the subject of a hot-mic moment on Tuesday. Asked by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz if she had already had a cigarette that morning, Meloni revealed that she hadn’t smoked “since the first of May.” Her turn against tobacco prompted enthusiastic congratulations from leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and the European Union. Meloni raised her hands in celebration. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a question for her. “Do you have a patch?” Carney asked, grabbing his own arm. With the World Cup underway in t…

Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told fellow G7 leaders on Tuesday she had quit smoking. While waiting for US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to arrive for a meeting, G7 leaders struck up a conversation about smoking. U.S. President Donald Trump, right, holds up a jersey with the number 47 on it as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz look on during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, Pool) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP) President Donald Trump, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Council President Antonio Costa and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attend a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Christian Hartmann/Pool Photo via AP) President Donald Trump listens to European Counc…

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From smoking to soccer: Hot mics at the G7 capture… - inkl The leaders of the world's richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world's biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. 'I'm the boss!' Trump strode in late to the final day of talks, and proclaimed "I'm the boss!" to his counterparts sitting around a large oval conference table, waiting to get started on a discussion about concerns that China is flooding export markets with subsidized products. The leaders laughed. Also Read:'We are the most famous couple on Instagram'- Modi–Meloni’s ‘Melodi’ moment steals G7 spotlight Meloni quit smoking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni' s smoking habits were the subject of a hot-mic moment on Tuesday. Asked by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz if she had already had a cigarette that morning, Meloni revealed that she hadn't smoked "since the first of …

Cigarettes, football and Greenland: G7 hot mics reveal world leaders ... The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. Meloni quit smoking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s smoking habits were the subject of a hot-mic moment on Tuesday. Asked by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz if she had already had a cigarette that morning, Meloni revealed that she hadn’t smoked “since the first of May”. Her turn against tobacco prompted enthusiastic congratulations from leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and the European Union. Meloni raised her hands in celebration. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a question for her. “Do you have a patch?” Carney asked, grabbing his own arm. World leaders gather for a working lunch during the G7 summit on Tuesday. Photo: Reu…

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"Hot Mic moments": Microphones left on during the Group of 7 #G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, #France, picked up side conversations between world leaders as they discussed Greenland and cigarettes. #Trump #Iran By Jamie Leventhal www.nytimes.com/video/world/...

Meloni Quits Smoking, Trump Wants Greenland, Macron Loses Watch And Another ‘Melody’ Moment: G7’s Hot-Mic Moments | World News https://www.europesays.com/dk/109746/ Last Updated:June 17, 2026, 11:23 IST While leaders spent much of G7 summit discussing wars, trade disputes, hot-mic…

From smoking to soccer: Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats ... AP U.S. President Donald Trump, fourth right, stands with other leaders prior to a group photo of G7 leaders and invited nations during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The leaders of the world's richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world's biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. 'I'm the boss!' Trump strode in late to the final day of talks, and proclaimed "I'm the boss!" to his counterparts sitting around a large oval conference table, waiting to get started on a discussion about concerns that China is flooding export markets with subsidized products. The leaders laughed. Also Read: 'We are the most famous couple on Instagram'- Modi–Meloni’s ‘Melodi’ moment steals G7 spotlight Meloni quit smoking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni' …

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reveals on hot mic she’s quit smoking The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland?

From smoking habits, sports and a cryptic Greenland reference, G7 hot ... Open this photo in gallery: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Council President Antonio Costa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday. Thibault Camus/Reuters Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. Meloni quit smoking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s smoking habits were the subject of a hot-mic moment on Tuesday. Asked by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz if she had already had a cigarette that morning, Meloni rev…

Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics Home News World Europe Video play button Europe Host Broadcaster hot mics give glimpse of personal interactions between G7 leaders at summit AP Video At the G7 in Evian, France, intimate moments between world leaders were carried by the French G7 Host Broadcaster. Conversations between U.S. President Trump and European Council President Antonio, discussing Greenland, were captured on mic. (June 7, 2026) Show more Show less 0:41 0:33 0:28 Advertisement flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By Rob Gillies, Sylvie Corbet, Darlene Superville And Collin Binkley The Associated Press EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a la…

From Meloni's cigarettes to Trump's Greenland, hot mic… - inkl While leaders of the world's richest democracies gathered at the G7 summit this week to discuss major global challenges including war, trade and international security, there were a series of hot mic moments that captured a rather light-hearted side of the world leaders. Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now! Conversations inadvertently picked up by microphones captured the leaders discussing everything from their smoking habits and football to forgotten watches, birthday gifts and even a cryptic reference to Greenland, revealing the informal exchanges taking place behind the summit's high-stakes agenda. One of the most intriguing moments emerged during a conversation between US President Donald Trump and European Council President António Costa. Microphones captured Trump saying, "You understand?" before pausing and looking directly at Costa. He then added, "Greenland." The context of the exchange remained unclear, with neither the beginning nor the end of the conversation audible. However, the remark drew attention given Trump's previous comments about acquiring Greenland, a semi-autonomo…

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Meloni quits smoking, Trump gets jersey: Hot mics at G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics Mr. Trump added some levity after Macron appeared to have left his watch behind when he departed the group's working lunch

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G7 hot mic moments: Meloni, Trump, Macron and the conversations caught ... While world leaders spent the G7 summit in France discussing Iran, Ukraine and global trade, hot microphones also captured lighter moments involving cigarettes, football, birthday gifts and even a forgotten watch. On Tuesday, a hot mic caught a moment revealing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s smoking habits. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz asked if she had a cigarette in the morning. The Italian PM revealed she hadn’t smoked “since the first of May”. Italy’s Meloni says she quit smoking at G7 Summit.pic.twitter.com/Z3NFztqS6m — Clash Report (@clashreport)June 16, 2026 Fellow leaders congratulated Meloni on quitting smoking, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney jokingly asking whether she was using a nicotine patch. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has started in the United States, Mexico, and Canada; conversations around soccer were enthusiastically discussed in the G7 conference. During lunch break, all Prime Ministers were hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. A cheer was heard: “Allez les Bleus” for the French team. Another conversation between the leaders revealed the victory by Paris-Sa…

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Cigarettes, football and Greenland: G7 hot mics reveal world leaders’ banter The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. Meloni quit smoking Italian Prime Minister...

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Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics U.S. President Donald Trump, right, holds up a jersey with the number 47 on it as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz look on during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Credit: AP/Thibault Camus By The Associated Press Updated June 16, 2026 1:34 pm Share EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. Meloni quit smoking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’ s smoking habits were the subject of a hot-mic moment on Tuesday. Asked by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz if she had already had a cigarette that morning, Meloni revealed that she hadn’t smoked “since the first of May.” Her turn against…

Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders’ chats between weighty topics U.S. President Donald Trump, right, holds up a jersey with the number 47 on it as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz look on during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, Pool) By Rob Gillies, Sylvie Corbet, Darlene Superville And Collin Binkley, The Associated Press Posted Jun 16, 2026 01:38:02 PM. Last Updated Jun 16, 2026 02:44:11 PM. EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. Meloni quit smoking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’ s smoking habits were the subject of a hot-mic moment…

Meloni quit smoking; notorious bike-hater Trump gets gifted a bike ... The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? Recommended Video As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. Meloni quit smoking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’ s smoking habits were the subject of a hot-mic moment on Tuesday. Asked by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz if she had already had a cigarette that morning, Meloni revealed that she hadn’t smoked “since the first of May.” Her turn against tobacco prompted enthusiastic congratulations from leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and the European Union. Meloni raised her hands in celebration. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a question for her. “Do you have a patch?” Carney asked, grabbing his own arm. Sports talk includes ‘Allez les blues!’ With the World Cup underway…