G7 Summit Hot Mics Capture Leaders' Informal Banter

During the G7 summit, microphones intended for formal discussions inadvertently picked up informal banter among the leaders of the world's richest democracies. These lighter conversations took place as the leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort.

Topics reportedly included sports, the weather, and a mention of Greenland. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's decision to quit smoking was also among the overheard remarks.

According to the South China Morning Post, the microphones were set up for their discussions about war and trade, but often caught off-the-cuff remarks.