Local Coalition Governance: Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya admits cracks in the City’s ANC-led coalition, citing the lack of a coalition agreement as a major oversight, while saying the coalition has still delivered stability and services. Regional Statehood & Administration: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to push for early restoration of statehood and to finalize governance rules. Public Services & Labor Day Closures: Multiple county and borough offices in the US (including Berkeley County, W.Va.) will close for Labor Day, with residents urged to plan ahead. Public Safety at Sea: Gibraltar authorities are working with the government and the Convent with law enforcement after a “very serious” incident at sea involving arrests, a boarding, and a vessel seizure. Education & Disability Support: England schools roll out new allergy awareness training for all staff after a fatal milk allergy case, while a Norfolk woman says her brother’s life has been upended by a 100-day strike by NACL support workers. Government Accountability: A US Labor Department inspector general report finds former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated policies and describes a “toxic” workplace. AI in Government: The US federal government plans to use AI in hiring interviews for some applicants, starting with a tech recruitment initiative. Climate Preparedness: Zambia? (No—Ghana): Ghana’s Local Government ministry says it’s ready to support all MMDAs to deliver the national agenda, and Malawi? (No—El Niño): another government story details national El Niño preparedness planning to protect food, water, health, and livelihoods. Oversight of Food Supply: The UK National Audit Office warns Defra hasn’t done enough to prepare the food supply chain for shocks like extreme weather, disease, and cyber-attacks.