Source: European Commission (video statements)
As the United States pushes its trade deadline to 1 August, the European Union stays ahead of the curve working proactively to secure a deal sooner.
With strong industry backing and united action, Europe is pushing to finalize key deals fast. We’re sticking to our principles, defending our interests, and preparing for every outcome. Diplomacy with direction.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
In the heart of Paris, an international researcher explores ancient DNA to uncover the history of infectious diseases and how they shaped humanity. With support from the European Research Council (ERC), his lab investigates pathogens from the Americas before and after European contact, revealing insights into how diseases emerged and spread. Surrounded by a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of scientists, he reflects on Europe’s unique balance between research freedom, collaboration, and personal well-being. This is a story of discovery, opportunity, and the transformative power of science across borders.
00:00 Finding New Opportunities
00:12 A Thriving Scientific Community
00:32 Balancing Work and Life
00:49 Digging Into the Past
01:43 Freedom to do Research in Europe
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
The trade discussions between the EU and the US are moving forward, after
President von der Leyen had a fruitful exchange with President Trump.
The EU will stick to its principles, working in good faith and protecting European Industry and Consumers.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Deputy Secretary-General
– Yemen
– Sudan
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Syria
– Ethiopia
DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where she is attending the International Conference on the Blue Economy in the Gulf of Guinea. She is doing that on behalf of the Secretary-General.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, she highlighted the vast potential of the Blue Economy in the region, stressing the importance of protecting the ocean, unlocking its economic power, and ensuring maritime security to deliver benefits for people. She also underscored that the Blue Economy is not only central to SDG 14 — which as you all know is Life Below Water — but is also a powerful enabler of the entire 2030 Agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
During her visit, the Deputy Secretary-General also held bilateral meetings with senior government officials, including the Prime Minister of Cameroon, Joseph Dion Ngute.
They discussed regional challenges, strengthening the cooperation between Cameroon and the United Nations, and accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
YEMEN
Hans Grundberg, our Special Envoy for Yemen, briefed the Security Council today and expressed his grave concern at the escalation in the Red Sea with attacks on two commercial ships earlier this week by Ansar Allah that resulted in civilian loss of life and casualties as well as the potential for environmental damage to the Red Sea.
He said that freedom of navigation in the Red Sea must be safeguarded, and civilian infrastructure must never become a target in conflict. Above all, he warned, Yemen must not be drawn deeper into regional crises that threaten to unravel the already extremely fragile situation in the country.
Mr. Grundberg reiterated his call for the unconditional and immediate release by Ansar Allah of all those who are arbitrarily detained from the United Nations, national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, as well as diplomatic missions in Yemen.
For his part, Tom Fletcher, our Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, also briefed the Council and he told the fifteen members that the food security crisis in Yemen has been steadily accelerating since late 2023. Today, he said, more than 17 million people in Yemen are going hungry and that number could climb to over 18 million by September. He called for increased funding now to scale up emergency food and nutrition support for all those who need it.
SUDAN
Turning to the situation in Sudan, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that the situation in North Darfur State remains alarming, as fighting continues to drive families from their homes.
Yesterday, shelling reportedly hit the market area inside the Abu Shouk camp, killing three civilians and injuring many more. As a reminder, this is a displacement camp where famine was confirmed last year. This tragic incident is another reminder of the toll this conflict is taking on civilians.
Prior to yesterday’s incident, the International Organization for Migration reports that more than 3,200 people had fled Abu Shouk camp and parts of El Fasher between June 26th and July 6th, and that they were seeking safety in places like As Serief, Tawila and At Tina.
In the Kordofan region, the humanitarian situation is also deteriorating.
Ongoing violence is forcing more people to flee, often into areas with little or no assistance. IOM says that on July 5th, nearly 800 people were displaced from Bara, in North Kordofan State, and are now sheltering in White Nile State.
Despite the challenges, our humanitarian partners are doing everything they can to keep services running. In North Darfur, they are supporting over 1.7 million human beings with basic healthcare, using both remaining health facilities and mobile clinics. However, medical supplies are running critically low.
We and our partners are rushing assistance to the Darfur region.
A humanitarian convoy that crossed into Darfur from Chad on July 6th – and that convoy was led by our Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, Antoine Gerard – is carrying 180 metric tonnes of life-saving relief items for almost 400,000 conflict-affected and displaced people both in the East and South Darfur states.
Meanwhile, flash flooding threatens to make it more difficult for humanitarians to reach people in need. Today in eastern Sudan, heavy rains triggered flash floods in the Northern Delta locality of Kassala State. This comes as authorities began releasing water from several major dams to manage rising floodwaters. OCHA is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they come in.
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division today filed suit to enforce Title IX and protect California female student athletes from unfair competition and reckless endangerment by male participation on female high-school sports teams.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Ed Davis begins chamber duties as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod today, as his appointment is announced in the House of Lords chamber.
Black Rod has a range of administrative and ceremonial duties. He is responsible for maintaining order within the House and its precincts, and is perhaps best known for the iconic moment during the State Opening of Parliament when he will knock on the door of the House of Commons to summon MPs to hear the King’s Speech.
Find out more about Ed Davis’s appointment to the role of Black Rod https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/april/ed-davis-confirmed-as-next-black-rod/
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Honourable Mmamoloko Kubayi Tables the Department’s Budget Vote Speech
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Members discussed the use of hotel accommodation for migrants, including costs, conditions, and future plans.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure of South Africa is Dean Macpherson briefs the Media ahead of the Departments Budget Vote
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Public Works Media Briefing
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Defence tables Budget Vote Speech
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/coSC0NX1QKI
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga tables Budget Vote Speech
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS
Republic of South Africa
____________________________________________________________________________
MEDIA ADVISORY
08 July 2025
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS TO HOST PRE-BUDGET
VOTE BRIEFING
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga, accompanied by
Deputy Ministers Maj Gen (Ret) Bantu Holomisa and Mr Richard Mkhungo, and
supported by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General
Rudzani Maphwanya, will host a media briefing ahead of the tabling of the Department’s
2025 Budget Vote.
This pre-budget briefing will offer members of the media an opportunity to gain insight
into the Department’s strategic outlook, key priorities for the 2025/26 financial year, and
expectations from the Budget Vote presentation. The leadership will also reflect on
progress made over the past year and share forward-looking commitments aligned with
the Medium-Term Development Plan (2025–2030).
Details of the Briefing are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Time: 09:00 – 09:45
Venue: Imbizo Media Room, Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
Ends.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Onicca Kwakwa
Ministry Spokesperson
Mmaneo.Kwakwa@dod.mil.za
066 308 2630
Issued by: Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS
Republic of South Africa
____________________________________________________________________________
MEDIA ADVISORY
08 July 2025
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS TO HOST PRE-BUDGET
VOTE BRIEFING
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga, accompanied by
Deputy Ministers Maj Gen (Ret) Bantu Holomisa and Mr Richard Mkhungo, and
supported by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General
Rudzani Maphwanya, will host a media briefing ahead of the tabling of the Department’s
2025 Budget Vote.
This pre-budget briefing will offer members of the media an opportunity to gain insight
into the Department’s strategic outlook, key priorities for the 2025/26 financial year, and
expectations from the Budget Vote presentation. The leadership will also reflect on
progress made over the past year and share forward-looking commitments aligned with
the Medium-Term Development Plan (2025–2030).
Details of the Briefing are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Time: 09:00 – 09:45
Venue: Imbizo Media Room, Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
Ends.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Onicca Kwakwa
Ministry Spokesperson
Mmaneo.Kwakwa@dod.mil.za
066 308 2630
Issued by: Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Can an increase in defence spending affect investments in green energy and digital infrastructure? What do US tariff threats mean for the ECB? How does the ECB support smaller countries in the Eurosystem? And is AI an opportunity or a risk for the financial future?
In the last episode of our Sintra series, our host Stefania Secola takes us on a walk around the ECB Forum and gets top experts to answer your questions.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 9 July 2025 and recorded during the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra between 30 June and 2 July 2025.
In this episode:
02:05 Defence spending
Can an increase in defence spending affect investments in green energy and digital infrastructure?
08:08 Tariffs
How do US tariff threats affect the economy? What do they mean for the ECB? And what are the opportunities for Europe?
14:14 Smaller vs. bigger economies in the Eurosystem
Does the ECB prioritise bigger economies over smaller ones? Do smaller countries, such as Slovenia, benefit from the ECB’s monetary policy?
18:55 Artificial intelligence
Is AI an opportunity or a risk for the financial future?
Further readings:
Gensler, G., Johnson, S., Panizza, U. and Weder di Mauro, B.: The Economic Consequences of The Second Trump Administration: A Preliminary Assessment
https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/economic-consequences-second-trump-administration-preliminary
The ECB Podcast: AI: economic game changer or job taker?
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Secretary-General/BRICS
Bosnia And Herzegovina
Haiti
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ukraine
South Sudan
Somalia
Briefings Tomorrow
SECRETARY-GENERAL/BRICS
The Secretary-General is wrapping up his visit to Rio de Janeiro, where he was attending the BRICS Summit. He held a number of bilateral meetings today, notably with the Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Li Qiang. They discussed cooperation between the United Nations and China, sustainable development, climate change and financing.
And yesterday afternoon, on the margins of the BRICS, the Secretary-General also met the Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi. The Secretary-General noted the importance of the consolidation of the ceasefire to lay the groundwork for the resumption of negotiations.
He also held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan. They exchanged views on the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the next round of meetings on Cyprus.
The Secretary-General is leaving Rio later today and will be back in New York at daybreak tomorrow.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
This morning, the General Assembly held a ceremony in solidarity and reflection on the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, as mandated by the General Assembly.
Courtenay Rattray, the Secretary-General’s Chef de Cabinet, delivered remarks on the Secretary-General’s behalf, saying that we must remember the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys who were killed at Srebrenica, and we pay tribute to the strength, to the dignity and the courage of the survivors and their families.
Thirty years ago, the Secretary-General said in his message, the United Nations and the world failed the people of Srebrenica. This collective failure, he added, was the result of policies, propaganda, and international indifference.
Today, he said, we remember, and we must also confront reality.
After Srebrenica, the world said – once again – “Never Again”. Hate speech is on the rise again – fueling discrimination, extremism, and violence. We see the glorification of war criminals. We see the same dangerous currents that once led to atrocity crimes. The Secretary-General said we cannot ignore these warning signs.
As a note, Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, will be representing the Secretary-General at the official remembrance in Srebrenica that takes place this Friday.
HAITI
Turning to Haiti, where the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report that armed attacks in the Centre department last week displaced more than 16,000 human beings. Most have found refuge with host families, while 2 per cent of them have settled in seven informal displacement sites that were created in the wake of these incidents.
These developments reflect the continued deterioration of the security situation in Haiti, which is compounding humanitarian needs in a country where more than 1.3 million people are already internally displaced. Half of those are children. Overall, 6 million people in Haiti need humanitarian assistance, amid persistent insecurity and the gradual collapse of essential services.
Displaced women and girls face particular risks.
They face severe risks to their safety, including exposure to sexual and gender-based violence, with cases reported in some displacement sites.
Despite major challenges, humanitarian partners continue to deliver life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable in Haiti. From January to March, more than 720,000 people received emergency food assistance, 25,000 people received emergency shelter kits, and 35,000 benefited from essential non-food items. Nearly 170,000 people gained access to safe drinking water, and 55,000 accessed emergency sanitation facilities.
However, as we said yesterday, the lack of funding is significantly impacting our ability and our partners’ ability to meet the growing needs of the Haitian people. And as I said, unfortunately, the Haitian humanitarian appeal remains the least funded of all of our humanitarian appeals, which are almost all underfunded. Out of the $908 million we need, we have less than $75 million in the bank.
OCHA remains committed to working closely with humanitarian partners, national authorities and others to increase funding levels, coordinate the delivery of assistance, facilitate humanitarian access, and ensure that the needs of Haiti’s most vulnerable people are addressed.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=08+July+2025
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Ukraine
Ukraine/Humanitarian
Secretary-General/Travels
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Lebanon
Yemen
Security Council
West Africa
Bangladesh
Hurricane Beryl
Sustainable Development
Financial Contribution
UKRAINE
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s missile attacks by the Russian Federation hitting residential and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including in the cities of Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro and Pokrovsk. The strike reportedly killed dozens of civilians, including children, and injured over 150 more.
The incidents in which missiles hit the Okhmatdyt National Children’s Specialized Hospital in Kyiv, the largest pediatrics facility in Ukraine, and at another medical facility in the capital’s Dniprovsky district, are particularly shocking.
Directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects is prohibited by international humanitarian law, and any such attacks are unacceptable and must end immediately.
The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of all the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
UKRAINE/HUMANITARIAN
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that the children’s hospital in the centre of Kyiv was severely damaged as children were receiving treatment.
OCHA says that rescue workers, hospital staff and volunteers are currently clearing the rubble and searching for people trapped under debris.
Our health partners are helping to move patients to other facilities, providing psychosocial support and assisting with other urgent needs. They are also in contact with the hospital to coordinate any additional support required.
Humanitarian workers are on-site at the hospital to provide water and psychosocial support, among other assistance.
SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVELS
The Secretary-General returned to NewYork, after his visit to Central Asia.
In Turkmenistan, his last stop before returning to New York, he met with Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan.
They discussed cooperation between the United Nations and Turkmenistan, and regional developments in Central Asia. The Secretary-General thanked the President for providing the UN Country Team in Turkmenistan with a new building.
In a press encounter following the meeting, the Secretary-General said that Turkmenistan is playing a very important role in international relations and commended Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality.
He noted that Central Asia continues to face many obstacles to development – like water shortages, land degradation, natural hazards, and a lack of adequate connectivity.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=08%20July%202024
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Ukraine
Ukraine/Humanitarian
Secretary-General/Travels
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Lebanon
Yemen
Security Council
West Africa
Bangladesh
Hurricane Beryl
Sustainable Development
Financial Contribution
UKRAINE
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s missile attacks by the Russian Federation hitting residential and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including in the cities of Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro and Pokrovsk. The strike reportedly killed dozens of civilians, including children, and injured over 150 more.
The incidents in which missiles hit the Okhmatdyt National Children’s Specialized Hospital in Kyiv, the largest pediatrics facility in Ukraine, and at another medical facility in the capital’s Dniprovsky district, are particularly shocking.
Directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects is prohibited by international humanitarian law, and any such attacks are unacceptable and must end immediately.
The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of all the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
UKRAINE/HUMANITARIAN
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that the children’s hospital in the centre of Kyiv was severely damaged as children were receiving treatment.
OCHA says that rescue workers, hospital staff and volunteers are currently clearing the rubble and searching for people trapped under debris.
Our health partners are helping to move patients to other facilities, providing psychosocial support and assisting with other urgent needs. They are also in contact with the hospital to coordinate any additional support required.
Humanitarian workers are on-site at the hospital to provide water and psychosocial support, among other assistance.
SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVELS
The Secretary-General returned to NewYork, after his visit to Central Asia.
In Turkmenistan, his last stop before returning to New York, he met with Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan.
They discussed cooperation between the United Nations and Turkmenistan, and regional developments in Central Asia. The Secretary-General thanked the President for providing the UN Country Team in Turkmenistan with a new building.
In a press encounter following the meeting, the Secretary-General said that Turkmenistan is playing a very important role in international relations and commended Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality.
He noted that Central Asia continues to face many obstacles to development – like water shortages, land degradation, natural hazards, and a lack of adequate connectivity.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=08%20July%202024
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Ukraine
Ukraine/Humanitarian
Secretary-General/Travels
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Lebanon
Yemen
Security Council
West Africa
Bangladesh
Hurricane Beryl
Sustainable Development
Financial Contribution
UKRAINE
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s missile attacks by the Russian Federation hitting residential and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including in the cities of Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro and Pokrovsk. The strike reportedly killed dozens of civilians, including children, and injured over 150 more.
The incidents in which missiles hit the Okhmatdyt National Children’s Specialized Hospital in Kyiv, the largest pediatrics facility in Ukraine, and at another medical facility in the capital’s Dniprovsky district, are particularly shocking.
Directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects is prohibited by international humanitarian law, and any such attacks are unacceptable and must end immediately.
The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of all the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
UKRAINE/HUMANITARIAN
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that the children’s hospital in the centre of Kyiv was severely damaged as children were receiving treatment.
OCHA says that rescue workers, hospital staff and volunteers are currently clearing the rubble and searching for people trapped under debris.
Our health partners are helping to move patients to other facilities, providing psychosocial support and assisting with other urgent needs. They are also in contact with the hospital to coordinate any additional support required.
Humanitarian workers are on-site at the hospital to provide water and psychosocial support, among other assistance.
SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVELS
The Secretary-General returned to NewYork, after his visit to Central Asia.
In Turkmenistan, his last stop before returning to New York, he met with Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan.
They discussed cooperation between the United Nations and Turkmenistan, and regional developments in Central Asia. The Secretary-General thanked the President for providing the UN Country Team in Turkmenistan with a new building.
In a press encounter following the meeting, the Secretary-General said that Turkmenistan is playing a very important role in international relations and commended Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality.
He noted that Central Asia continues to face many obstacles to development – like water shortages, land degradation, natural hazards, and a lack of adequate connectivity.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=08%20July%202024
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron.
Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/july/french-president-visits-parliament/
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron.
President Macron will address members of both Houses assembled in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords.
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, will give a welcome speech and the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will respond to the President’s address.
Photo: Karin Pozo/Senado República de Chile on Flickr.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron.
President Macron will address members of both Houses assembled in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords.
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, will give a welcome speech and the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will respond to the President’s address.
Photo: Karin Pozo/Senado República de Chile on Flickr.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron.
Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/july/french-president-visits-parliament/
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Enoch Godongwana tables National Treasury Budget Vote
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Agriculture, Hon.John Steenhuisen holds a Post Budget Vote Media Briefing
Source: United Nations (video statements)
One Day, I Will is an ongoing series by photographer Vincent Tremeau, capturing children in crisis-affected settings as they dress up as who they want to become in the future. In 2025, one year after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day, Vincent brought the project to local schools, inviting children to share their dreams, fears, and hopes in the wake of disaster. These portraits and testimonies are more than dress-up, they reveal resilience, imagination, and the enduring strength of children who continue to dream, despite difficult circumstances. Each of them reminds us: hope can grow even from the most challenging places. “One Day I Will” is one of the exhibits in the UN Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai. The project was made available by OCHA (UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) with support from KUMON, a global after-school math and reading programme.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold an evidence session on the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at 1.30pm, on Tuesday 8 July.
Members are likely to question the Foreign Secretary on the UK Government’s current position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee questions Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on the Spending Review 2025 and the Government’s announcement of £39 billion investment for affordable homes.
The cross-party group of MPs are expected to explore questions around the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, the Spending Review settlement, and local council finances.
Witnesses:
Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Sarah Healey CB CVO, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government