Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Mr Ronald Lamola on South Africa’s participation at the 2026 Abu Dhabhi Sustainability Week
UK Are the government still committed to building 1.5 million new homes?
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
What progress has the government made in meeting their target of building 1.5 million new homes in England within this Parliament? Lord Young of Cookham asks in this highlight from Lords questions. Catch up.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-01-08/debates/40D1DB4C-C8AD-4194-86C8-F22459046B96/NewHomesTarget
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UK TV and video content for children today – Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears evidence on the types of video content that the children of today are watching.
Witnesses:
Professor Amy Orben -MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge
Dr Gemma Taylor – Associate Professor in Psychology, University of Salford
Professor Sam Wass – Director, Institute for the Science of Early Years, University of East London
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25790/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
South Africa: National Senior Certificate Results for the Class of 2025 #govzaupdates #matricresults2025
South Africa: New year’s message by the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
New year’s message by the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa: National Senior Certificate Results for the Class of 2025
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Basic Education Ms Siviwe Gwarube and the Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule announce the results for the Matric Class of 2025
South Africa Government: President Cyril Ramaphosa engages with leading captains of business leaders to promote investment
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
His Excellency President Cyril
Ramaphosa engages with leading
captains of the industry and business
leaders to promote investment and
strengthen collaboration during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in UAE
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Ukraine: “horrific levels of destruction and suffering” – Security Council Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The New Year has brought “no peace or even respite to Ukraine,” with renewed fighting and large-scale aerial attacks hitting civilians and critical infrastructure, a top UN political affairs official said.
Briefing the Security Council, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said large-scale assaults by the Russian Federation have resulted in “horrific levels of destruction and suffering” across the country.
DiCarlo said that overnight between 8 and 9 January, Russia reportedly launched 242 drones and 36 missiles against Ukraine. In Kyiv, at least four people were reportedly killed and 25 others injured, including a paramedic responding to emergency calls who was killed in what was described as a “double-tap” strike.
She said energy facilities and residential buildings were damaged, leaving nearly half of the city and hundreds of thousands of residents without heating, while the Embassy of Qatar was also damaged.
She added that on the same day, areas of Ukraine’s western Lviv region near the Polish border were reportedly targeted by an intermediate-range ballistic missile known as “Oreshnik,” marking the second time the weapon has been fired at Ukraine since 2024.
DiCarlo said the system is believed to be capable of carrying nuclear weapons, raising concerns over its deployment, and that Ukrainian authorities reported damage to gas distribution pipelines.
UN chief shocked by the #violence against protesters in #Iran
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The UN Secretary-General issued a statement on Sunday, saying he is shocked by reports of violence and the excessive use of force by Iranian authorities against protesters across the country, urging restraint and the immediate restoration of communications. The statement was read by the SG’s spokesperson during this Monday’s noon briefing.
UK Meet Our Makers: The Story Behind Countryside Art 🎨 | Made in Lincolnshire
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Textiles in the Houses of Parliament Shop tell a story of British craftsmanship ✨
Meet our Makers who are keeping British textile heritage alive, one stitch at a time. Kathy, Lawrence and the team at Countryside Art blend heritage, sustainability and timeless design in every piece they make.
Made in Lincolnshire. Stocked by Parliament📍
🛍️ Discover the range: https://www.shop.parliament.uk/