Source: European Commission (video statements)
In 2025, the EU Safety Gate flagged 4,671 hazardous products, keeping millions of consumers safe across Europe.
Cosmetics (36%) were the most common, followed by toys (16%) and electrical appliances (11%).
Thanks to Safety Gate, these dangerous items were removed from online marketplaces and kept out of homes, schools, and workplaces.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
AI may spark a new era of progress, but that depends on more than just the tech
Artificial intelligence is set to have huge impacts on economies and our lives, but exactly how it will change the world will depend on much more than just the tech.
Historian and economist Carl-Benedikt Frey, author of "How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations", says innovation and institutions will be key to whether AI delivers on its promise.
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Top global risks in 2026 and how the Davos ‘spirit of dialogue’ can help us face them: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/global-risks-report-2026/
What is physical AI?: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/physical-ai-smart-robotics/
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Vuk Talks | In conversation with | Ntlalontle Ngcakaza | CEO: Boardroom TV #govzaupdates
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
This World Book Day, as part of the Education Committee’s inquiry into the decline in children reading for pleasure, members of the committee share what they and their families are reading.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Parliament is home to a busy and varied workforce. From teams supporting parliamentary broadcasting to locksmiths, chefs and those working in procedural offices, to name just a few.
Staff occupy all corners of the Palace of Westminster to support MPs and Members of the House of Lords, and the functioning of both Chambers.
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Join us on March 5 at 9:30 AM ICT (March 4 at 9:30 PM EST) for the opening of the "Asia 2050" conference with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn. Together with leaders from across the Asia-Pacific, the conference will explore the structural forces shaping the region’s growth and the reforms needed to harness these transitions for inclusive prosperity. https://www.imf.org/en/news/seminars/campaigns/2026/10/thailand-2026
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Mashatile responds to Questions for Oral Reply in the National Council of Provinces
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The Lords Numeracy for Life committee is looking into how numeracy skills can be improved in England and will speak to maths experts Professor Hannah Fry and Bobby Seagull MBE at 10.50am today. Watch live here on YouTube.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Acting Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme(NSFAS) addressing members of the media at the briefing providing detailed updates on the status of applications for the 2026 academic year.
