Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 13 May marks the formal start of the new parliamentary session. The King’s Speech sets out the government’s agenda, outlining proposed policies and legislation.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/may-2026/state-opening-of-parliament-2026/
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 13 May marks the formal start of the new parliamentary session. The King’s Speech sets out the government’s agenda, outlining proposed policies and legislation.
Watch State Opening 2026 with British Sign Language (BSL) – [LINK]
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/may-2026/state-opening-of-parliament-2026/
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Before the King arrives at Parliament, the Yeomen of the Guard, the royal bodyguards, ceremonially search the cellars of the Palace of Westminster. This dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Today, the search begins in the Prince’s Chamber before moving into the chamber of the House of Lords.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The EU has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and organisations accused of deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children.
Nearly 20,500 children have reportedly been forcibly transferred since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans aimed at holding those responsible accountable and supporting efforts to return the children home.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The risk of hantavirus for the wider European public is currently assessed as LOW, according to the latest evaluation by the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
From the very first notifications, the European Commission has coordinated the response, including most recently the repatriation flights for EU citizens.
Four flights operated yesterday under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism — applying strict health protocols to protect passengers, crew, and operational staff.
Key points from this update:
🟢The risk for the general European public is low
🛡️ Health coordination and protocols applied throughout with ECDC on the ground to provide expert advice
✈️ 4 repatriation flights coordinated over the weekend under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, under strict infection prevention and control measures
🇪🇸 EU actively supported evacuations conducted by Spain
📢 The European Commission will continue to communicate verified updates as the situation evolves. The Commission is working closely with Member States and international partners to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of EU citizens.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
FBI Director Kash Patel delivers remarks for the beginning of Police Week 2026.
For a full transcript and download, visit: https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/director-patel-police-week-message-051126.mp4/view
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Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
In Yaoundé on the eve of the 14th Ministerial Conference on 25 March, a group of ministers underscored the central role of services trade in supporting development and emphasized the importance of WTO-World Bank efforts to help developing members overcome challenges. Director-General Okonjo-Iweala called for stronger international partnerships through the Trade in Services for Development initiative to boost support for developing members.
Download this video from the WTO website:
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Healing the planet by helping forests tops the agenda at the UN
Please let me know if you create a link and I’ll send it to colleagues for posting on their Trello board plus of course put it in the notificator and send that Monday morning.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
With only 2 days to go until the State Opening of Parliament, Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Smith of Basildon, explains what happens during the event and her role in it.
📺 You can watch the State Opening of Parliament live on Wednesday 13 May on the House of Lords YouTube channel https://orlo.uk/5t6m6
📄 Find out more about State Opening https://orlo.uk/p4LZG
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Keynote speech by Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, at the joint conference of the European Commission and the European Central Bank “European Financial Integration 2026”.
The conference took place on 7 May 2026.
See the conference programme here:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/260507-european-financial-integration.en.html
Watch all sessions from the conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Y49BF8mTQ&list=PLnVAEZuF9FZlLRLPr0lrYXqh4DcZfWRBT
