Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Vuk Talks | In conversation with Jimmy Motsei from Maru Online
Ahead of the Threat Podcast: Season 2, Episode 8—Frank Cilluffo
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
How does one think about cybersecurity? In this episode, we get a deep dive into the cyber policy side from a “think-and-do” tank with guest Frank Cilluffo, the head of the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University. Host Brett Leatherman asks Frank for the group’s recommendations of how to deter bad cyber actors and nation-states, how cyber is involved in every aspect of U.S. national security, from defense to economic development, and the increasingly inevitable role of AI—including the risk of not adopting it into workflows.
On the law enforcement side of cybersecurity, Brett is joined by Heith Janke, the assistant director of the FBI’s Criminal Division. The two highlight the impact of recent FBI operations to aid victims of fraud and cybercrime through Operation Riptide, Operation Level Up, and the effectiveness of disrupting international actors.
Guterres on Middle East ‘The Situation is Out of Control’
Source: United Nations (video statements)
As conflicts escalate across the Middle East and beyond, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that military solutions cannot deliver lasting peace.
Addressing the UN Security Council, he calls for restraint, protection of civilians, and renewed diplomacy before further escalation takes hold.
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 23 July 2026
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy.
Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers:
• how the economy is performing
• how we expect prices to develop
• the risks to the economic outlook
• the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions
Published and recorded during our press conference on 23 July 2026.
Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 23 July 2026
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2026/html/mopo_statement_explained_july.en.html
Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement, 23 July 2026
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260723~b6fadd48f4.en.html
Monetary policy decisions, 23 July 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.mp260723~29f24d99bc.en.html
Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 23 July 2026
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/shared/pdf/ecb.ds260723~ef801dc812.en.pdf
European Central Bank
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html
Google faces EU action over digital practices
Source: European Commission (video statements)
#news #EU #digitalmarketsact #digitalsovereignty
Google has been fined €890 million by the European Commission for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The Commission found that Google favoured its own services in Search and restricted app developers from offering users cheaper alternatives through Google Play.
The message is clear: digital markets must stay fair, competitive and open, giving businesses more opportunities and consumers more choice.
Euro Banknotes design reveal event
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Euro banknotes are being redesigned. Explore the shortlisted design proposals for the next series.
“Not just small men” – how healthcare is failing women, and what can be done
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health than men and are 50% more likely to die of a heart attack than a male patient.
The statistics are staggering – but there are some relatively simple and cost-effective ways healthcare systems can improve the situation.
Lucy Perez of the McKinsey Health Institute sets out the challenges and talks us through these potential solutions.
Links:
CARE for Women: Investing in Care Delivery to Improve Women’s Lives and Livelihoods: https://www.weforum.org/publications/care-for-women-investing-in-care-delivery-to-improve-womens-lives-and-livelihoods/
Blog: CARE for Women: A high-impact investment in health system redesign: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/05/women-health-care-framework-mckinsey-wef/
Centre for Health and Healthcare: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-health-and-healthcare/home
McKinsey Health Institute: https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/overview
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Below the Belt: the movie that lifts the taboo on endometriosis: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/endometriosis-below-the-belt-movie/
Bridging the gap in women’s health research, policy and innovation: Kearney: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/paula-bellostas-muguerza-kearney-womens-health/
Rare diseases: 1 billion reasons to care: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/rare-diseases/
Neurotechnology could help billions of people. Has its time come?:
https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/neurotechnology-jen-french-tom-oxley/
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Live – ECB Governing Council Press Conference – 23 July 2026
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council’s monetary policy decisions and answers questions from journalists at the Governing Council press conference held on Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 14:45 CEST in Frankfurt am Main.
South Africa: South Africa – Germany visit
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
South Africa – Germany visit
Uncertainty is proving a heavy tax, says S&P Global’s chief economist
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Policy uncertainty is acting as a drag on the global economy, says Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist of S&P Global Ratings, as businesses and individuals hold back from spending because they don’t know what’s coming.
Gruenwald is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Community, which convenes experts to deepen understanding of current economic developments and identify policy priorities in the face of unprecedented levels of uncertainty.
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