Government Accountability & Audits: Missouri’s State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick flagged major control and procedure failures across Wright County offices, including a jail expansion that left the county in debt and improper disbursements. Public Finance & Local Services: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s administration will reimburse local governments for gas tax revenue lost during fuel-tax suspensions, with transfers routed through the state budget process. Climate Adaptation: Catalonia’s Generalitat will reserve €150,000 to draft a long-running extreme-heat plan, using vulnerability mapping tied to housing, income, and shelter access. Immigration & Border Pressure: South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration marches in Durban continued amid claims of “invasion” and warnings about rising policing costs, while KZN officials said disruptions were limited. Media & Competition: The UK culture secretary said she is “minded to intervene” in Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery takeover on media plurality grounds. Data Governance: Pakistan’s IT ministry opened public consultation on a Data Governance Policy 2026 that treats government data as a strategic asset and strengthens citizen access and privacy rules. Health & Oversight: Bihar’s health minister ordered CCTV installation in government hospitals to improve transparency and monitor staff activity. Disaster Response: Venezuela’s earthquake recovery faces mounting anger over slow government aid as rescuers struggle to reach hard-hit areas. Business & Growth: Kenya’s government, via the HOPE-GOV program, is set to disburse $27m in performance-based incentives to states improving education and primary healthcare results.