Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Journal Office holds a complete record of all decisions made in the House of Commons Chamber since 1547.
A Journal is created for every Parliament session. Two newly printed and bound Journals have arrived to be added to the shelves.
The Journal is created from a document called Votes and Proceedings which is produced every day by a team of clerks, including Gavin.
Curious to find out more? You can find Votes and Proceedings by date online https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings
Witness the journey as several U.S. Army Soldiers attempt to complete one of the Army’s most challenging tasks: being accepted into the U.S. Army Ranger School.
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What is antisemitism and how do we stop it? Rabbi Jill Jacobs speaks about countering antisemitism as part of a new series for the #NoToHate campaign.
The #NoToHate campaign is a global initiative that aims to counter hate speech and promote tolerance and inclusion. It’s part of a larger UN effort to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia, racism, discrimination, and intolerance, focusing on preventing human rights violations and promoting peace and equality.
The campaign is in line with the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech.
The International Day for Countering Hate Speech is 18 June.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
There’s no wrong way to stay fit for life. Veterans from 48 states and D.C. are proving that movement looks different for everyone and that’s the point.
There’s a sport for every Veteran whether you’re competing, trying something new, or just showing up for yourself.
Press conference by Paul Heslop, the Senior UN Mine Action Adviser to the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in Ukraine (UNMAS), on Ukraine.
The widespread presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine is not just a national crisis, but a global one, warned a senior UN official today (05 June) linking the contamination to rising global food and energy costs.
“Every person in this room, every person in this city, every person in this country, and every person on this planet is paying more for their food and more for their energy because of the conflict in Ukraine,” said Paul Heslop, the UN’s Senior Mine Action Adviser in Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters in New York, Heslop stressed that restoring contaminated land to productive use could ease the burden on global markets. “The ability to get land back into use, that will bring down those prices, is dependent on the actual presence of mines and other unexploded devices,” he said, emphasizing the need to challenge both the physical and perceived risks of contamination.
About 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory is suspected to be contaminated, Heslop said, affecting more than six million people who now live near hazardous areas.
The scale of the issue is unprecedented. Heslop noted that 30,000 square kilometers of land once believed contaminated were found to be safe and could now return to agricultural production -“the equivalent of 20 times the current problem in Afghanistan,” he said. These assessments were achieved at low cost by “adopting new technology and thinking in a new way.”
Demining, he added, is “an inherently inefficient process,” with 95 percent of clearance efforts often spent on land that turns out to be safe. “You don’t know exactly where the mines are,” Heslop said, underscoring the urgency of adopting more accurate and cost-effective strategies.
With the cost of cleanup likely to reach billions of dollars, he warned of long-term economic consequences. “Is it going to be single-digit billions of dollars or is it going to be tens or hundreds of billions?” he asked.
Ukraine’s digital infrastructure could be a vital asset in this effort. Heslop praised the country’s tech-savvy approach, including using mobile data to assess road usage and track returning populations. “Integrating different levels of technology, different levels of data, and non-traditional sources of data” can help target mine action efforts more effectively, he said.
He also underscored the sheer volume of unexploded ordnance. Based on conservative estimates, Heslop said that up to 10 million unexploded bombs may remain across Ukraine. “That is going to be a lot of work, and it’s going to need to be resourced, and we’re going to need to address it.”
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The UK faces a dual crisis: not enough homes, and a climate emergency. Can we fix both?
On Committee Corridor Episode 4, our host Toby Perkins, sits down with Kate Henderson from the National Federation of Housing, Joe Powell MP, and Lord Moylan to discuss the UK’s urgent housing crisis and climate commitments.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (National Assembly) ,Statistics South Africa and Brand SA briefings on Budget Vote 14 and their 2025 Annual Performance Plan tabled in Parliament. Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation briefing on Budget Vote 9. Tabled Strategic and Annual performance plan. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (National Assembly) ,Statistics South Africa and Brand SA briefings on Budget Vote 14 and their 2025 Annual Performance Plan tabled in Parliament. Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation briefing on Budget Vote 9. Tabled Strategic and Annual performance plan. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30
D-Day: Through My Fingers, A V Corps Feature is a historical short that shares the experience of Jake Larson, a Soldier who landed on Omaha Beach with the first wave during the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
Told in Larson’s own words, the film also features commentary from V Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza and U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command Historian Michael Clauss. Together, they provide historical context and insight into Larson’s story; highlighting the scale of the operation, the leadership of Maj. Gen. Leonard T. Gerow, and the cost paid by Soldiers on that pivotal day.
The feature draws a connection between V Corps’ legacy in World War II and its current mission on NATO’s eastern flank. It underscores how partnerships forged on the beaches of Normandy continue to shape allied cooperation 81 years later.
Script by Sgt. Tyler Brock
Video produced by Sgt. Tyler Brock
Narrated by Sgt. Tyler Brock
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Join us in D.C. on Sat., June 14 for an unforgettable celebration of 250 years of the U.S. Army—the greatest fighting force in the history of the world.
We’re marking this historic milestone with a once-in-a-lifetime military parade.
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
President Trump has signed a new directive restricting the entry of foreign nationals from specific countries to protect the United States from foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats. — Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott
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The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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@usarmy paratroopers attached to the @82ndAirborneDiv1 conduct combined force-on-force combat training alongside U.K partners as part of Swift Response 25 in Setermoen, Norway.
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Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, won the 2025 Annual Marine Corps Super Squad Competition.
The Marine Corps Super Squad Competition is an annual competition that utilizes simulated combat conditions to challenge competitors with a wide variety of complex and realistic scenarios to determine which Marine rifle squad most effectively demonstrates their combat capabilities and operational proficiency.
Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia (May 12-15, 2025)
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“It’s an honor to have you. We have a great mandate from the people, and part of our mandate is we’re gonna have a great relationship with [Germany]. Thank you very much for being here.” –President Donald J. Trump
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: The U.S. vetoed a counterproductive @UN Security Council resolution that targeted Israel and failed to condemn Hamas. As President Trump has made clear, we will not support any resolution that fails to demand Hamas disarm, leave Gaza, and release all hostages.
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Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Department Press Briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott at the Department of State, on June 5, 2025.
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What is Islamophobia and how do we stop it? Ahmed Shaheed speaks about countering Islamophobia as part of a new series for the #NoToHate campaign.
The #NoToHate campaign is a global initiative that aims to counter hate speech and promote tolerance and inclusion. It’s part of a larger UN effort to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia, racism, discrimination, and intolerance, focusing on preventing human rights violations and promoting peace and equality.
The campaign is in line with the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech.
The International Day for Countering Hate Speech is 18 June.
Remarks to the press by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on fallen UN staff.
“This morning, the United Nations family will come together to pay tribute to 168 of our colleagues who lost their lives in 2024.
It is always an intimate ceremony, shared with families of the fallen.
But I believe this occasion also calls for a more public reflection.
The women and men we honour today were not just names on a list.
They were extraordinary individuals — each one a story of courage, compassion, and service.
They were driven by the pursuit of peace.
By the urgency to ease human suffering.
And by the conviction that every person, everywhere, deserves dignity and protection.
This past year has been especially devastating in Gaza.
Today’s ceremony includes recognition of 126 of our colleagues killed there — 125 of them serving with UNRWA.
More than one in every 50 UNRWA staff in Gaza has been killed in this atrocious conflict.
This is the highest staff death toll in United Nations history.
Some were killed delivering life-saving aid; others alongside their families; others while
shielding the vulnerable.
The sacrifice of all 168 of our fallen colleagues everywhere — humanitarians, peacekeepers, peacemakers — is a tragedy.
It is also a reminder of the responsibility carried by every UN staff member, every single day.
And that’s important for all the world to see.
Because as we mourn those lost, we must also recognize the living — the thousands of UN personnel who serve around the world today carrying out the missions entrusted to them by the countries that make up these United Nations.
They do not seek recognition.
They seek to make a difference.
When conflict erupts, they work for peace.
When violence and disaster strike, they deliver life-saving aid.
When rights are violated, they speak out.
To our staff still serving in crisis zones across the globe, I say:
Your courage humbles us.
Your resilience inspires us.
And to the world, I say:
We will not grow numb to suffering.
We will not accept the killing of UN personnel.
We will not accept the killing of humanitarians, journalists, medical workers, or civilians as the new normal anywhere and under any circumstances.
There must be no room for impunity.
Today, I salute every member of the UN family.
It is the honour of a lifetime to serve alongside them.
I know these are challenging times for international cooperation.
It may be fashionable in some quarters to dismiss multilateralism.
Financial contributions may be in doubt – the dedication of our staff is not.
And in a world where cooperation is under strain – and our challenges are more inter-connected than ever — we must remember the example set by our fallen colleagues — and the work being done every day by those who carry their legacy forward.
Russian Language Day is celebrated at the United Nations on 6 June – the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, widely regarded as the father of modern Russian literature.
Join us in marking the day with a special video to discover uniquely untranslatable Russian words!
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Trip Announcement/Secretary-General
World Oceans Day
Secretary-General/Fallen Staff
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ukraine
Syria/Security Council
International Days
TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT/SECRETARY-GENERAL
On Sunday, June 8, the Secretary-General will arrive in Nice, in France, to take part in the third UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica.
On Monday, the Secretary-General will deliver remarks during the conference’s opening session. He will recall the progress achieved since the last Ocean Conference in Lisbon and call for investments to fully realize the sustainable development goal number 14, which is, as you know, life below water.
The Secretary-General will also use this opportunity to urge all countries to ratify the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), and also to call on member states to agree this year on an ambitious and legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
The BBNJ will enter into force 120 days after its 60th ratification, and to facilitate this process, our colleagues at the department of Legal Affairs are organizing a Treaty event during the Ocean conference. At that event, all Member States who have not yet done so will be able to formally deposit their ratification.
While in Nice, the Secretary-General will have bilateral meetings with both co-hosts of the conference, President Emmanuel Macron, of France, as well as President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, of Costa Rica. He will also have a number of bilateral meetings with other delegation leaders and members of the civil society who will be at the conference.
On Tuesday morning, the Secretary-General will conclude his programme in Nice with a press encounter, which will be shown live on UN WebTV.
WORLD OCEANS DAY
A day ahead of the UN Ocean Conference, the UN will mark World Oceans Day. In his message, the Secretary-General calls for the protection of marine biodiversity, the rejection of practices that inflict irreversible damage, and he calls for the delivery on the promises of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement. &nbs
SECRETARY-GENERAL/FALLEN STAFF
This morning, the Secretary-General spoke at the annual memorial service for UN staff who have lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year, and he paid tribute to the 168 men and women who lost their lives in 2024.
He told journalists this morning that the past year has been especially devastating in Gaza, with 126 of our colleagues killed there — 125 of those were serving with UNRWA.
Mr. Guterres said that the sacrifice of all 168 of our fallen colleagues everywhere is a tragedy, adding that it is also a reminder of the responsibility carried by every United Nations staff member, every single day.
He said that as we mourn those lost, we must also recognize the living — the thousands of UN personnel who serve around the world today, carrying out the missions entrusted to them by the countries that make up these United Nations.
Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=05%20June%202025
Environmental activist and entrepreneur Babacar Thiaw shares his inspiring journey from a Dakar surfer surrounded by plastic waste to a passionate environmental advocate.
Babacar’s commitment to a cleaner environment led to him co-founding the Senegalese affiliate of the Surfrider Foundation, with a focus on monitoring the water quality of Senegal’s ocean and taking community action to create lasting environmental impact.
Babacar Thiaw: https://www.instagram.com/babscopa/
Surfrider Senegal: https://www.instagram.com/surfridersenegal/
– Cultural Event
– Opening segment
– Beginning of the general debate
The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June 2025.
The overarching theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14. It will build on existing instruments to form successful partnerships towards the swift conclusion and effective implementation of ongoing processes that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean.
The Conference will involve all relevant stakeholders, bringing together Governments, the United Nations system, intergovernmental organizations, international financial institutions, other interested international bodies, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector, philanthropic organizations, Indigenous Peoples and local communities and other actors to assess challenges and opportunities relating to, as well as actions taken towards, the implementation of Goal 14.
The Conference will build on the previous UN Ocean Conferences, hosted by Sweden and Fiji in 2017 in New York and by Portugal and Kenya in 2022 in Lisbon.
2025 UN Ocean Conference website: https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/ocean2025
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Watch the opening of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in other languages (AR, CH, EN, FR, RU, SP) on the UN Web TV website: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kj0sjklh
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
“The number one foreign policy priority of the United States needs to be the United States and what’s in the best interest of the United States.
That’s not isolationism. That’s common sense.” – Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
This year, we’re celebrating two decades of Visitor Assistants at Parliament.
Immediately recognisable in their green and Parliament-purple neck wear, they are the knowledgeable team who greets and guides visitors through the historic Palace of Westminster.
Watch two of our Visitor Assistants, Olivia and Jess, give you a preview of the friendly welcome you can expect when visiting Parliament.
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
“One of the priorities of this administration under @POTUS is to reorient the way we pursue geopolitics to take into account for the fact that you can never be secure as a nation unless you’re able to feed your people, and unless you’re able to make the things that your economy needs in order to function and ultimately to defend yourself” – Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the American Compass Gala on June 3, 2025
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