UK Watch live: Lords debates Civil Aviation Bill

Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

The Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill is focused on supporting the aviation industry and related consumer rights. Members debate the key themes of the bill at second reading.

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‘Don’t close borders’, IOM asks Ebola-affected countries

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Closing borders in reaction to Ebola ‘may push people to less monitored informal border crossings’, warns the International Organization for Migration.
Speaking at the UN news briefing in Geneva, spokepersons from IOM and the World Health Organization stressed that the reactive measure would hinder the response to the virus, as well as harming the population even further.

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South Africa Government: Deputy President Paul Mashatile briefs media on Working Visit to India

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

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The hidden formula behind the next big technology

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Why do some technological breakthroughs suddenly reshape industries – while others fade away?

The answer often lies in technology convergence: the moment when mature technologies combine with emerging innovations to unlock entirely new possibilities.

In this video, explore key insights from the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Technology Convergence Report, including the trends, industries and real-world examples driving the next wave of innovation across AI, biotech, advanced manufacturing, energy systems and more.

One year after the Forum launched its first Technology Convergence Report, this second edition examines what has changed in just 12 months – and what leaders should be watching next.

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UK Lords urgent question on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement

Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

Members quiz the government in an urgent question by Lord Sharpe of Epsom on reports that the UK’s proposed steel import restrictions may jeopardise the implementation of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement and steps to protect British exporters, consumers, investment, and the benefits secured under that agreement.

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