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BBC OS: 2022/09/02 16:06 GMT: G7 agrees to impose price cap on Russian oil

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G7 agrees to impose price cap on Russian oil

2022/09/02 16:06 GMT

2022/09/02 16:06 GMT: G7 agrees to impose price cap on Russian oil

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We explain the signficance of the announcement

We explain the signficance of the announcement.

The G7 group of countries has agreed to impose a price cap on Russian oil to try to reduce the revenues funding President Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Our business reporter explains.

A Russian envoy has said inspectors from the UN's nuclear watchdog will be allowed to remain permanently at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant. Our Security Corrrespondent joins us from the city of Zaporizhzhia.

There are now fears of acute food shortages in Pakistan as aid workers battle to get to millions of people in need. We hear more stories about the devastation, and speak to two young activists who are trying to raise awareness about climate change.

A swimming cap designed specifically for athletes with afro hair has been approved to be used in top-level competitions. We speak to the British Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing.

(Photo: A view shows the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. Credit: Tatiana Meel/Reuters)

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