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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his way through the resort in Carbis Bay. AFP
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The G7 leaders pose for the 'family photo' at the start of the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. AFP
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The G7 leaders attend a working session in Carbis Bay. AFP
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The G7 leaders arrive for the family photo. EPA
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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel look on as they arrive for the G7 summit. AFP
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Boris Johnson welcomes France's President Emmanuel Macron to the G7 summit. AFP
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The G7 leaders make their way to the beach. EPA
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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill approach Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie, as they arrive for the G7 summit in Carbis Bay. Reuters
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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie walk on the beach during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay. Reuters
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Carrie Johnson greet Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Reuters
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France's President Emmanuel Macron chats to Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi as they make their way to an EU co-ordination meeting. AFP
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau elbow bump before a bilateral meeting in Carbis Bay. Reuters
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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, France's President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel, Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi take part in an EU meeting. AFP
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Boris Johnson and Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi elbow bump. Reuters
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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his way through the resort in Carbis Bay. AFP
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The G7 leaders pose for the 'family photo' at the start of the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. AFP
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The G7 leaders attend a working session in Carbis Bay. AFP
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The G7 leaders arrive for the family photo. EPA
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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel look on as they arrive for the G7 summit. AFP
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Boris Johnson welcomes France's President Emmanuel Macron to the G7 summit. AFP
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The G7 leaders make their way to the beach. EPA
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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill approach Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie, as they arrive for the G7 summit in Carbis Bay. Reuters
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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie walk on the beach during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay. Reuters
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Carrie Johnson greet Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Reuters
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France's President Emmanuel Macron chats to Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi as they make their way to an EU co-ordination meeting. AFP
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau elbow bump before a bilateral meeting in Carbis Bay. Reuters
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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, France's President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel, Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi take part in an EU meeting. AFP
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Boris Johnson and Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi elbow bump. Reuters
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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his way through the resort in Carbis Bay. AFP
G7 summit opens with pledge to rebuild world economies
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