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Google’s chief economist, Fabien Curto Millet, gives his take on the Outlook and the impact of GenAI, which he calls “the most exciting thing technologically I’ve seen in my lifetime”.
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On 4 June, 2025, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a speech at the Shaping Europe’s Future: Research and innovation at the heart of European leadership, Summit.
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Ahead of the Spending Review and amid sharp aid cuts, how will the UK Government ensure its development spending delivers value for money, and how is it approaching the long-term needs of people displaced from their homes?
MPs will ask Development Minister Baroness Chapman to set out the Government’s position on these issues as she gives evidence to the International Development Committee on Tuesday 3 June. Defending the Government’s decision to cut aid to 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) the Minister previously told the Committee that the days of “viewing the UK Government as a global charity are over”, and said the UK would focus on “partnering, not paternalism,” helping other countries to build their own capacity for development.
MPs will likely ask the Minister how she and her department would define value for money in aid, what role philanthropic organisations and the private sector will play in development, and whether these partnerships can deliver the same value for money as direct UK aid spending.
Key witness: The Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and the Caribbean at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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“Today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from @CDCgov recommended immunization schedule. Bottom line: it’s common sense and it’s good science. We are now one step closer to realizing @POTUS’s promise to Make America Healthy Again.” – Secretary Kennedy
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Germany’s Annalena Baerbock was today (2 Jun) elected President of the General Assembly at its 80th session by secret ballot.
In accordance with the established regional rotation, the President of the eightieth session of the General Assembly is to be elected from the Western European and Other States Group.
Baerbock obtained 167 votes.
The President of the seventy-ninth session of the General Assembly, Philemon Yang said, “it is fitting that in this milestone 80th year of the General Assembly, leadership should fall to someone whose career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to multilateralism.”
Baerbock, Yang said, was the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany “during one of the most turbulent periods in recent memory.” He said, “her experience at the helm of diplomacy amidst global uncertainty will serve this Assembly well.”
The President Elect, on her first address to the Assembly, said, “today we live in challenging times. We are walking on a tightrope of uncertainty. But the birth of the United Nations, 80 years ago, reminds us we have lived through difficult times before, and it’s up to us to take on these challenges.”
Baerbock said, “while we need to be bold, ambitious, and ready to take difficult decisions, the UN80 initiative should not be a mere cost cutting exercise. Our common goal is a strong, focused, nimble and fit for purpose organization, one that is capable of realizing its core objectives. We need a United Nations that delivers on peace, development and justice.”
Secretary-General António Guterres for his part said, “this is a moment for us to unite, to forge common solutions and to take action to confront these challenges. President elect Baerbock ‘s vision, Better Together, is an inspiring rallying cry for today’s world and the global problem-solving system embodied by the United Nations to address these challenges.”
Following the election, Baerbock spoke at a media stakeout outside the General Assembly Hall and said, “as only the fifth woman in this position within 80 years, I’m aware that peace and development can only be sustained when half of the population – which is in every country, women – have an equal seat at the table.”
She said, “peace and security is not an isolated pillar of the United Nations, but peace and security, development and human rights are interconnected, and we know from the last 80 years that sustainable peace is depending on sustainable development.”
In May, the Assembly had convened an informal interactive dialogue with candidates to present their vision statements, and to conduct informal interactive dialogues with Member States, thus contributing to the transparency and inclusivity of the process.
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Press Briefing by Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of June, to discuss the Programme of Work for June.
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Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Yemen
Secretary-General/General Assembly
Deputy Secretary-General
Gaza
Occupied Palestinian Territory
UNSCOL
Antisemitic Attacks
Ukraine
Sudan
Nigeria
Financial Contribution
Briefings Tomorrow
YEMEN
This June we mark a grim milestone. It’s been one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the United Nations, national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions, these detentions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen. The Secretary-General renews his call for their immediate and unconditional release, including those held since 2021 and 2023, and most recently, detentions in January.
He also reiterates his strongest condemnation of the death in detention of a World Food Programme colleague that took place earlier this year. The Houthi de facto authorities have yet to provide an explanation for this deplorable tragedy, and he renews his call for an immediate, transparent and thorough investigation and accountability. Mr. Guterres says he stands in solidarity with all detained colleagues in Yemen and their families and pays tribute to their essential work and their families’ perseverance.
We and our humanitarian partners should never be targeted, never be arrested and never be detained while carrying out our mandates for the benefit of the people we serve. The continued arbitrary detention of our colleagues is a profound injustice against those who dedicate their lives to providing life-saving assistance and support to the people of Yemen. It has placed additional constraints on our ability to operate effectively and undermined mediation processes to secure a path toward peace.
The Secretary-General urges the Houthis, yet again, to immediately release all those arbitrarily detained. Particularly on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, this is a time to show compassion. It is a time to end the ordeal of families who face celebrating yet another holiday without their loved ones. To our detained colleagues, the Secretary-General wants them to know that they are not forgotten.
We will continue to work through all possible channels to secure their safe and immediate release, and he calls upon Member States to continue expressing their solidarity with those detained and intensify advocacy for their release.
Finally, we welcome the collective support of international partners, NGOs and all those working to support the people of Yemen in these efforts.
SECRETARY-GENERAL/ GENERAL ASSEMBLY
This morning, the Secretary-General spoke at the General Assembly, where he congratulated Annalena Baerbock of Germany on her election as the President of the General Assembly for the 80th Session.
He said that President-elect Baerbock’s vision, “Better Together”, is an inspiring rallying cry for today’s world and the global problem-solving system embodied by the United Nations to address the challenges we face.
He told President-elect Baerbock that she can count on his full support as she takes on this important responsibility.
The Secretary-General also thanked the current President of the General Assembly, Philemon Yang, for his leadership during the 79th session – which still has some ways to go.
As we look ahead to the end of the 79th session, and prepare for the start of the 80th, the Secretary-General said, let us strive to live up to the values of solidarity and collaboration that have defined this organization from its very start.
DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is currently in Marrakech, in Morocco, where she is attending the 2025 Ibrahim Governance Weekend, which is as you may know a high-level gathering of African political and business leaders, civil society, multilateral organizations, and international partners focused on financing for Africa’s development.
While in Marrakech, the Deputy Secretary-General is also meeting with senior Moroccan government officials and key stakeholders to discuss Africa’s development priorities, the acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), challenges to Middle Income Countries, and the implementation of the Pact for the Future.
Tomorrow, she will travel to Geneva to participate in the 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025).
It is the main global forum for reviewing progress and sharing good practices in reducing disaster risk and building resilience.
Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=02%20June%202025
Source: United Nations (Video News)
The election of the President of the UN General Assembly took place today with Member States voting by secret ballot. Annalena Baerbock, former Foreign Minister of Germany, was elected to lead the 80th session of the General Assembly, beginning in September. She succeeds Philemon Yang, who served as President of the 79th session.
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The National Youth Development Agency lead the launch of the 2025 Youth Month at Hector Peterson Memorial.
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In accordance with the established regional rotation, the President of the 80th session of the General Assembly is elected from the Western European and Other States Group.
H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock has been nominated by Germany and endorsed by the Western European and Other States Group as the Group’s candidate.
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Agenda:
Election of the President of the General Assembly – Item 4
Drawing of lots by the Secretary-General to determine the Member State which will occupy the first seat in the General Assembly Hall at the eightieth session
Election of the Vice-Presidents of the General Assembly – Item 6
Election of the officers of the Main Committees – Item 5
[Following the adjournment of the plenary meeting, consecutive meetings of the Main Committees for the purpose of electing the Chairs and the Bureau for the eightieth session of the General Assembly will be held.].
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, after the election said, “this is a moment for us to unite, to forge common solutions and to take action to confront these challenges. President elect Baerbock ‘s vision, Better Together, is an inspiring rallying cry for today’s world and the global problem-solving system embodied by the United Nations to address these challenges.”
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Comments to the media by Annalena Baerbock, President Elect of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on her election.
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Secretary Noem hit the world stage, meeting with allies across 4 countries to strengthen America’s security.
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ICE announced today that nearly 1,500 illegal aliens were arrested during a monthlong enforcement operation targeting transnational organized crime, gangs, and egregious illegal alien offenders throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
The EU is prepared to impose countermeasures to the 25% to 50% tariff increase from the US.
This decision from US President Trump undermines the on-going efforts to reach an agreement If technical discussions and dialogues between trade Commissioners from both parts were to fail, the current and additional countermeasures will take effect on 14 July.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)