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“Their future is our future”: High-level conference on the return of Ukrainian children

Source: European Commission (video statements)

"Every child held captive is one too many," asserted Commission President von der Leyen via video message on 11th May 2026. On that day, representatives of the European Union, Ukraine, Canada and international partners met in Brussels for the high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

In her video message, President Ursula von der Leyen advocates for the return of deported children from Russia. Until today, about 20,000 abducted Ukrainian children remain in Russian institutions.

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South Africa: King Hintsa Annual Salutation and 191st Anniversary Commemoration of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DELIVERS A KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE 191ST ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF KUMKANI HINTSA KAKHAWUTA IN THE EASTERN CAPE

At the invitation of His Majesty King Ahlangene Sigcawu of the Xhosa Kingdom, Aah Vulikhaya!, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, will on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, attend and deliver a keynote address at the Inaugural King Hintsa Annual Salutation and 191st Anniversary Commemoration of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta at Gcuwa, in the Mnquma Local Municipality, Amathole District, Eastern Cape Province.

The memory of His Majesty King Hintsa, Aah Zanzolo!, will now be commemorated on an annual basis, in a comprehensive programne of memorialisation, bringing together an estimated 5 000 invited guests including Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, COGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, other Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Inter-Faith Leadership, Leaders of Political Parties, members of academia, business and community as well as media.

Details of the keynote address are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Time: 10h00 (Access to the venue from 07h00)

Venue: Butterworth College, Mnquma Local Municipality, Amathole District, Eastern Cape Province.

Media wishing to cover the event must please RSVP with their names, media houses and contact details to Ms Thabisa Molose (Office of the Premier) on 082 798 8220 or thabisa.molose@ecotp.gov.za

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840.

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South Africa Government: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a keynote address at the Africa’s Travel Indaba

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a keynote address at the Africa’s Travel Indaba
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Bulgaria’s euro changeover: what happened to prices? With Christine Gartner and Ginevra Aguiari

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

Did prices rise when Bulgaria adopted the euro? Or were fears of inflation misplaced? The numbers tell a clear story.

Christine Gartner and Ginevra Aguiari talk about what really happened to prices and inflation in Bulgaria and explain how perceptions and expectations have changed.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.

Further reading
The ECB Blog – Euro adoption and price increases in Bulgaria: separating myths from facts
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2026/html/ecb.blog20260409~cc951a0d29.en.html

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🚨JOINT TASK FORCE VULCAN: More than 25 Defendants Charged in Nationwide Tren de Aragua Crackdown

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

🚨JOINT TASK FORCE VULCAN: More than 25 Defendants Charged in Nationwide Tren de Aragua Crackdown Resulting in the Seizure of Over 80 Firearms and Narcotics in Homeland Security Task Force Investigations

“In a few days, the Justice Department and its partners on Joint Task Force Vulcan carried out a nationwide takedown of vicious Tren de Aragua terrorist networks—depraved, violent offenders who have illegally invaded our country and preyed upon American communities,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “This effort underscores the Trump Administration’s dedication to restoring public safety, dismantling violent firearms and drug trafficking networks, and enforcing law and order.”

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