Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Joint Press Conference South Africa and Rwanda
South Africa: Inter Ministerial Committee on Migration briefing the media on illegal migration #govzaupdates
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Inter Ministerial Committee on Migration briefing the media on the current migration situation#govzaupdates
5 commencement speakers give advice to graduates
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
It’s graduation season in many countries, and luminaries from tech, academia, business and beyond are giving advice to new graduates on success and well-being.
Here are 5 memorable quotes from commencement ceremonies in the US from: Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Jonathan Haidt of NYU Stern, hedge fund founder Ray Dalio, Thasunda Brown Duckett of TIAA, and former Walmart CEO Kathryn McLay.
You can hear further career advice from some of these leaders on an episode of our #MeetTheLeader podcast.
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Yemen: Humanitarian Crisis Is Accelerating – Security Council Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher painted an alarming picture of conditions on the ground. “Yemen’s humanitarian crisis is accelerating. Hunger is rising. Our response is stretched to the limit,” he said, noting that in a single month the share of people unable to meet basic food needs had jumped from half to nearly 60 per cent. More than 18 million people – over half the population – are now acutely hungry, he said.
Fletcher said the crisis was being driven by a “lethal combination” of conflict, economic collapse, rising prices and lost livelihoods, compounded by an overstretched health system. More than 2.2 million children under five are acutely malnourished, he warned. “Without sustained support, many will carry lifelong consequences.”
With the humanitarian appeal less than 15 per cent funded, Fletcher said the UN was being forced to scale back operations.
He also noted, “Aid can keep people alive. It cannot give Yemenis the future they deserve. Only a political solution – owned by the people of Yemen and supported by this Council – can do that.”
The EU Let 150 Random Citizens Decide Its Crisis Strategy. Here’s What They Chose
Source: European Commission (video statements)
What if 150 randomly selected citizens from across Europe, representing EU diversity, were given real power to shape European policy? That’s exactly what happened. And what they decided could directly affect your safety.
The European Commission brought together 150 citizens from across the EU and asked them one question: What should Europe do to prepare for a major crisis? No politicians. No lobbyists. Just people like you.
Their 20 recommendations will influence real EU policy. Among these recommendations, there is the 72-hour emergency preparedness kit, that every household should have, the creation of a universal EU crisis communication language using pictograms, symbols and colour coding, and a network of local preparedness centres where citizens can do practical preparedness exercises.
Learn more about the recommendations the citizens gave to the European Commission at the following link: https://link.europa.eu/yphjpxpf
And at this link you can find out more about the concept behind the European Citizens Panels, and which one have concluded already: https://link.europa.eu/cfxcphdm
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-291494
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UK 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 17 June 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/xTgA6YRv8tk?feature=share
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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UK 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 17 June 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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South Africa: Minister Lamola addresses the media on the bilateral talks with his Rwandan counterpart
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Lamola addresses the media on the outcomes of the bilateral talks with his Rwandan counterpart
UK Bridget Phillipson MP, Education Secretary, questioned by the Education Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Education Committee question the Secretary of State at the Department for Education, Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP on the work of the Department for Education.
Witnesses:
Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP- Secretary of State at The Department for Education
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27565
UK Heidi Alexander MP, Transport Secretary, questioned by the Transport Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Transport Committee question Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP on the work of the Secretary of State for Transport.
Witnesses:
Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP – Secretary of State for Transport at Department for Transport
Jo Shanmugalingam – Permanent Secretary at Department for Transport
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26095