Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Budget Vote 3 & 15, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
UK 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 20 May 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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UK 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 20 May 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/qIfvI4H1nmc?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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ICC El Hishri case: Opening of confirmation of charges hearing – 3rd session ENGLISH
Source: International Criminal Court (video statements)
El Hishri case: Opening of confirmation of charges hearing – 3rd session
South Africa Government: H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa on a working visit to Madrid, Spain.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa on a working visit to Madrid, Spain.
South Africa Government: President Ramaphosa has this morning,16 April 2026 arrived in the Kingdom ofSpain on a working visit
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 16 April 2026, arrived in the Kingdom of Spain on a working visit from 16 to 18 April 2026 to participate at the In Defence of Democracy Initiative.
South Africa Government: President Cyril Ramaphosaholds bilateral meetings with industry leaders in the Kingdom of Spain.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa holds bilateral meetings with industry leaders in the Kingdom of Spain.
South Africa Government: H.E President Ramaphosa held an audience with H.M King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain in Madrid.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa held an audience with His Majesty King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain at the Zarzuela Royal Palace in Madrid.
The EU’s Plan for a Stronger Economy: Modernising the European Single Market
Source: European Commission (video statements)
"Our Single Market is one of Europe’s greatest success stories." – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
On 20 May 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated in the European Parliament Plenary Session in Strasbourg, France.
In her speech, President von der Leyen hailed the Single Market as Europe’s backbone—driving prosperity, setting global standards, and uniting 450 million people—but warned it must evolve to meet modern challenges.
She outlined six priorities: completing the market by cutting red tape, making it digital-first with AI and semiconductor investments (like the Chips Act 2.0), embedding sustainability to spur green innovation, boosting strategic independence through secure supply chains and trade deals, ensuring inclusion via smoother labour mobility, and strengthening the social dimension with an anti-poverty strategy, childcare support, and a Quality Jobs Act.
Urging action on the "One Europe, One Market" plan, she framed the Single Market’s future as vital to Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.
For the full speech of the President, see here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_26_1110
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UK Watch live: Lords debates health, housing and transport
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Following the State Opening of Parliament, the House of Lords will debate the content of the King’s Speech over five days.
On the fourth day of debate, members will discuss health, housing and transport.
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