Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Basic Education Ms Siviwe Gwarube and the Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule announce the results for the Matric Class of 2025
Cybersecurity Outlook 2026: the view from Interpol and the threat to ‘OT’
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 is an essential report on the state of cyber threats facing the world, and what can be done to tackle them.
Akshay Joshi, head of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity joins as co-host as we speak to Interpol Director for Cybercrime Neal Jetton, and Robert Lee, CEO and co-founder of Dragos, a company that specialises in protecting ‘OT’ – the operational technology that companies rely on.
Links:
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026: https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-cybersecurity-outlook-2026/
Cybercrime Atlas: https://initiatives.weforum.org/cybercrime-atlas/home
Centre for Cybersecurity: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-cybersecurity/home
Partnership against Cybercrime: https://initiatives.weforum.org/partnership-against-cybercrime/home
Interpol on cybercrime: https://www.interpol.int/en/Crimes/Cybercrime
Dragos: https://www.dragos.com/
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Superpower rivalry and geopolitics in Trump 2.0: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/geopolitics-lynn-kuok-the-national/
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025: the risks we all face and how to fight back: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/cybersecurity-outlook-2025/
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We asked 4,600 young people about the state of the world. Here’s what they said
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UK The financial sustainability of adult hospices in England – Public Accounts Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Public Accounts Committee hears evidence from a range of witnesses, including representatives from the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, on the financial sustainability of adult hospices in England.
Witnesses:
The Baroness Finlay of Llandaff
Professor Fliss Murtagh – Professor of Palliative Care at Hull York Medical School
Toby Porter – Chief Executive at Hospice UK
Samantha Jones – Permanent Secretary at Department of Health and Social Care
Sir James Mackey – Chief Executive at NHS England
Dr Edward Scully – Primary and Community healthcare Director at Department of Health and Social Care
Duncan Burton – Chief Nursing Officer at NHS England
Dr Amanda Doyle OBE – National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25283/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
#Ukraine: Massive overnight attack leaves millions in the dark
Source: United Nations (video statements)
A large-scale overnight Russian attack on Ukraine caused civilian casualties and widespread disruptions to electricity, heating, and water supplies as temperatures fell below minus 10 degrees Celsius. The United Nations condemns these attacks against critical civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian organizations are providing emergency assistance and monitoring urgent needs in Kyiv and other affected areas amid extremely challenging conditions and low temperatures.
Ukraine, Syria, OPT & other topics – Daily Press Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Ukraine
-Syria
-Occupied Palestinian Territory
-Sudan
-South Sudan
UKRAINE
The Spokesman said we expect a statement on Ukraine today. We have seen that another large-scale overnight Russian attack struck Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and widespread disruption to electricity, heating and water supplies, all this as temperatures dropped to -10°C and below. We once again condemn these attacks against critical civilian infrastructure.
In the capital Kyiv, a health worker was killed, and rescuers and other health workers were also injured while trying to help people impacted by the attacks, which also killed and injured several civilians. This is what local authorities are telling us. Since the start of the year, the World Health Organization reports that nine attacks on health care in Ukraine.
Humanitarian organizations are continuing to support people in Kyiv and other impacted cities and towns, providing emergency assistance and monitoring urgent needs as conditions remain extremely challenging due to low temperatures.
SYRIA
On Syria, we continue to be gravely alarmed by the hostilities in Aleppo. Despite ongoing efforts to try to calm the fighting, the dangers of renewed and further escalation and the impact on civilians are extremely concerning.
We underscore that all parties are bound by international humanitarian law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure at all times and we urge all to avoid further escalation. We urge them to demonstrate restraint, and take concrete steps to prevent any additional civilian casualties.
We call on all parties to show genuine flexibility and good faith and to swiftly return to negotiations to ensure the full implementation of the 10 March agreement.
On the humanitarian front, our colleagues tell us that the heightened insecurity in parts of Aleppo has disrupted access to key roads, limiting the ability to move around and delaying humanitarian access. We are coordinating with relevant groups so we can continue to deliver humanitarian aid.
Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight
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Europe is starting a new era of cooperation
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Today’s Council decision marks a historic day.
Europe is sending a strong signal.
We are serious about our priorities.
This landmark trade deal will create growth, opportunities and greater prosperity for European citizens and businesses.
We are creating the largest free trade zone in the world – a market of 700 million people.
And Europe is starting a new era of cooperation with our partners in Latin America and beyond.
I will soon travel to Paraguay to sign the agreement.
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#OHCHR on Protests in #Iran
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Commenting on the recent protests in Iran, UN Human Rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said, “The right to peaceful protest, as enshrined in international law, must be protected.”
The EU is committed to supporting Syria’s reviving economy and bringing communities back together.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
President von der Leyen reaffirms the European Union’s commitment to supporting Syria and the Syrian people, one year after the beginning of a new path toward hope, recovery, and renewal.
President von der Leyen proposes a new framework for cooperation built on three pillars: a renewed political partnership through high-level dialogue; strengthened economic cooperation, including access to European markets; and a substantial financial support package of around €620 million for humanitarian aid, early recovery, and institutional rebuilding.
The EU is committed to supporting Syria’s reviving economy and bringing communities back together.
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EU’s reaction to Grok illegal content
Source: European Commission (video statements)
X’s owned AI tool Grok generating sexual images of children and anti-semitic content is illegal and unacceptable. The European Commission has immediately taken action.
A detailed request for information about Grok has been sent to X.
An order to retain all internal documents and data relating to Grok’s features until the end of 2026 has also been sent to X.
The Commission stress that compliance with EU law is not an option. It’s an obligation.