Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
As part of its inquiry into access to justice in England and Wales, the Justice Committee hears from witnesses including Sarah Sackman MP, Minister for Courts and Legal Services at the Ministry of Justice.
Witnesses:
Sarah Sackman MP – Minister for Courts and Legal Services at Ministry of Justice
Jane Harbottle CBE – Chief Executive at Legal Aid Agency
Farah Ziaulla – Joint Director for Legal Aid and Legal Support at Ministry of Justice
Fabien Couseau, third generation ocean explorer, aquanaut and voice for the ocean, says we must safeguard the planet. And he introduces a new report that shows the way.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Members press the government in an urgent question from Lord West of Spithead on the United Kingdom’s defence capability and the threat posed by Russia.
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As part of its inquiry into the government’s review of the BBC Royal Charter, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears evidence from a range of witnesses with media expertise.
Witnesses:
Iain Dale – broadcaster, author, journalist and podcaster
Jordan Schwarzenberger – CEO and Founder of Arcade, the company behind British YouTube collective ‘The Sidemen’
James Harding – Editor-in-Chief at The Observer, Founder at Tortoise Media, and Former Head at BBC News
Dame Elan Closs Stephens – Former interim Chair at BBC
The European Union has mobilised €2.8 billion for Ukraine in loans and guarantees to help Ukraine meet its financing needs, including repairing damaged infrastructure, ensuring municipal services and supporting strategic state-owned companies, in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.
This is part of the EU’s €204.8 billion overall support to Ukraine and Ukrainians, including €75.2 billion in military assistance and over €108.8 billion in financial and budget support and humanitarian assistance.
The European Commission supports Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and modernisation in line with its EU path.
Almost 200 countries across the world have pledged to protect 30% of their ocean by 2030. But right now, there’s a lot of work to do, with just 10% of the global ocean protected.
#Ghana just took a big step forward with the establishment of the Greater Cape Three Points marine protected area.
The ocean reserve will protect coastal ecosystems rich in biodiversity, and in turn support fish stocks so that communities of fishers can sustain their livelihoods.
Friends of Ocean Action is a group of leaders from business, science and civil society who use their knowledge to help conserve the #ocean and sustainably manage marine resources. Tap the link in our bio to learn more.
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Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2026.
In these turbulent times, the ocean reminds us that we are bound together.
It shapes our climate, sustains ecosystems and economies, and feeds billions.
But the ocean is in deep trouble – and we are pushing it past its limits.
The Third World Ocean Assessment, launched today, documents a deepening crisis driven by climate change, overfishing, biodiversity loss and marine pollution.
We cannot keep treating the ocean as limitless.
We must build a new relationship with the ocean:
Grounded in science.
Framed by international law.
And built on shared responsibility – across nations, sectors, and generations – to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
The success of the Third Ocean Conference last year and the entry into force of the Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction this year show that multilateral action is possible – and necessary.
On World Ocean Day, let us act with the ambition and resolve this moment demands.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on government’s management of illegal migration and the recent protests against foreign nationals.
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