Source: United Nations (video statements)
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that large-scale attacks over the past day struck Kyiv and other areas in western and central Ukraine, damaging civilian infrastructure and causing more than 140 civilian casualties, including children.
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
Have you noticed how the final price of your new shoes at checkout doesn’t quite match what you first saw in the store’s catalogue? That’s no accident. Some apps and websites use so-called "‘dark patterns"’ – like hidden fees, confusing layouts, or misleading buttons – to steer your decisions. The EU is taking action through legislation like the Digital Services Act, but these tactics are still widespread.
Watch our full explainer on how the EU protects you online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVyfxFXZb4E
Learn more: Digital Markets Act – Consilium
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
Missed the headlines this week? Here’s the Weekly Wrap of EU news from 9–15 May.
Europe day : https://youtube.com/shorts/iu7446EdoXQ?si=gZzkHRSZVGYNT8Qm
Hantavirus situation : https://youtube.com/shorts/Nqwb9dGfqc4?si=doylmqWaTgTiaii8
Call for the return of abducted Ukrainian children: https://youtube.com/shorts/ls39N5gVT6M?si=LgFZ6pwLaTKU7kk2
Summit on AI and Children : https://youtube.com/shorts/SYa_ZJkrs3I?si=PIg3NYuH160sB_nf
One journey, one ticket : https://youtube.com/shorts/7jcB3YNSvsw
Source: United Nations (video statements)
More than 1,600 conflict-related detainees in Yemen will be released, under a UN-brokered agreement reached after months of negotiations in Jordan, marking the largest prisoner release deal since the country’s civil war began and offering a rare sign of progress in stalled peace efforts.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The private members’ bill ballot takes place today. 25 bills put forward by individual members will be pulled from a hat to determine the order in which they’ll be introduced to the House.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The United States announced an additional $1.8 billion in humanitarian assistance, as UN officials press ahead with reforms focused on efficiency, accountability and delivering aid worldwide.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to Questions for Oral Reply in the National Assembly
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Source: United Nations (video statements)
Winnie Byanyima, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on the Interactive Multi-Stakeholder Hearing for the 2026 High-level Meeting on HIV/AIDS.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Nairobi, Kenya ahead of the inaugural Africa Forward Summit, where he called for reform of global institutions and greater representation for Africa. He said the continent’s vast potential continues to be constrained by an unfair international system, pointing to high borrowing costs, climate injustice and underrepresentation in global decision making bodies.
