Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Pre-World Economic Forum Media briefing
87 Million Lives: Challenging Global Leaders for Change
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Afairs and Emergency Relief coordinator, briefs press ahead of the release of the Global Humanitarian Overview 2026.
The world spent $2.7 trillion on weapons last year. In 2026, OCHA will ask the world for $23 billion to save 87 million lives. OCHA is asking for just 1% of that to save 87 million lives—more than died in WWII.
The next 87 days decide whether the world shows up.
Trees in the Amazon are getting bigger. Here’s why
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
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South Africa: BMA Commissioner briefs the media on plan for 2025/2026 festive period.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
BMA Commissioner briefs the media on The Festive Season Operational
Guard Plan for 2025/2026 festive period.
How AI is preserving a Māori language & | WEF | Top Stories of the Week
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
0:14 – This Māori leader trained AI to speak his language and preserve its wisdom: Peter-Lucas Jones, CEO of Te Hiku Media, a Māori media company, explains how they built an AI to help transcribe 30 years of Māori-language archival recordings, in which Indigenous elders passed down their priceless knowledge and customs.
4:11 – Think financial education isn’t for everyone? 3 money myths busted by the experts: In an age of rising living costs, understanding how to manage money is a critical life skill. Three financial experts – Ana Mahony of AdditionWealth, Saira Malik of Nuveeninv and Oluwatosin Olaseinde of MoneyAfrica – bust common money myths.
8:06 – Quantum technology could help make aircraft stronger and safer: Quantum holds promise in a number of areas of product design, from developing corrosion-resistant alloys in aerospace engineering to accelerating the discovery of new medication in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
11:31 – This solution could be an alternative to antibiotics. AI is making it possible: Phages are viruses that attack bacteria. French start-up Phagos is using AI to help find the right phages, with promising results for the fight against AMR. Here, co-founders Adèle James and Alexandros Pantalis explain how it works. Phagos is a World Economic Forum 2025 Technology Pioneer.
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South Africa: Minister Kubayi briefs the media on Key Developments in the Justice Sector
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Kubayi briefs the media on Key Developments in the Justice Sector
Volunteer, 2026 belongs to you: The International Volunteer Year 2026
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme kicks off the International Volunteer Year 2026. This opening video honors the power of volunteerism to drive sustainable development, foster solidarity, and create positive change worldwide. Featuring voices and stories from across the globe, it sets the tone for a year dedicated to action, recognition, and impact.
International Volunteer Day 2025
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The event to celebrate the International Day of Volunteer on 5 December 2025 at the UN Headquarters also launches the International Year of Volunteer for Sustainable Development in 2026 to recognize, amplify and advance the contributions of volunteers to global development and resilience.
FBI Los Angeles November 2025 Highlights
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Intelligence Division in Los Angeles Rhys Williams highlights investigative successes for the month of November, including the arrest of nine defendants charged with obstructing, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement, as well as the successful takedown of three large ransomware enablers that played a key role in infecting the computers of hundreds of thousands of victims worldwide with malware.
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International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures – Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Remarks by Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, on behalf of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Informal meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures.