Welsh Education & Rights: The National Secular Society urged the Welsh Government to scrap laws requiring daily collective worship in state schools, arguing it’s increasingly hard to justify as Wales becomes more religiously diverse. Public Health & Local Governance: Sri Lanka’s SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa criticized dengue control, alleging local authorities delay action until enough cases are identified and that coordination and hospital capacity are failing. Wildfire Preparedness: Portugal’s internal administration warned the public to avoid activities that could spark wildfires as temperatures soar, citing low humidity and high winds. Trade & Economic Impact: Nepal’s tea industry is reportedly shutting down after export barriers—stalled lab testing in India—left factories and gardens unable to ship, despite government claims of diplomatic progress. Oversight & Corrections: Canada appointed Valerie Phillips as Interim Correctional Investigator, strengthening independent oversight of the federal correctional system. Digital Identity & Service Continuity: The Gambia temporarily paused national ID cards and driver’s licenses to migrate to a new digital system, raising questions about how essential services will be handled during the transition. Early Intervention Funding: Ireland launched the €10,000–€40,000 What Works in Communities Fund to support prevention and early intervention for children and families. AI Governance & Accountability: A new analysis argues digital identity wallets can’t be treated as trusted public infrastructure without clear governance responsibilities beyond cryptography. Immigration & Safety Law: France’s MPs passed the “Philippine Act” to extend administrative detention for undocumented migrants deemed dangerous, amid renewed pressure to address sexual violence legislation. Infrastructure & Transport Planning: The UK published consultation steps for Heathrow’s third runway, tying expansion to national growth and outlining conditions for approval. Child Protection Online: Bahrain’s government objected to a proposal to ban social media accounts for under-15s, warning it would be hard to enforce and could expose children’s private data.