China slams persisting efforts by the UK government to slander and smear Beijing, warning that such moves may further harm bilateral ties.

Group of Seven industrialized countries voice their long-term support for Ukraine in its war against Russia despite warnings from others in this regard.

Russia and China express "strong dissatisfaction" with G7 summit communique in Hiroshima, Japan.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT, May 20, 2023.

Putin has said that the West is trying to drive a wedge between different ethnic and national groups in Russia and break the country up into dozens of different states.

Hundreds of people have protested in Hiroshima where the US-led Group of Seven leaders met to stiffen sanctions on Russia, provide further support for Ukraine and discuss growing tensions with China. 

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, May 19 , 2023