Public Accountability & Governance: Australia’s local councils face persistent access management and cybersecurity gaps, with AI raising the stakes by expanding what “non-human” accounts can reach. Digital Policy & Services: Nepal moved OTT platforms into a mandatory licensing and registration regime, aiming to improve monitoring, revenue collection, and consumer protection. Local Housing Delivery: Ireland’s government says it will back local authorities’ planning permissions for “shovel-ready” infrastructure tied to 86,000 homes, with funding that could be reallocated if projects move too slowly. AI Oversight: The Philippines’ NBI website was hacked and defaced after earlier Senate and House breaches, underscoring weak cyber resilience across government. Judicial Transparency: Argentina’s president signed a decree cutting public participation and transparency steps in Supreme Court selection. Public Health Service Continuity: Ultrasound services in Bilaspur were halted for nearly a week after a radiologist transfer, forcing patients toward pricier private clinics. Community Rights: The UK announced a £61m fund to help communities exercise the right to buy threatened pubs and shops. Border & Security: South Korea plans to ease inter-Korean buffer-zone boundaries to allow wider civilian access while adjusting security controls. Education & Disability Rights: U.S. Senator Patty Murray criticized federal plans to shift civil-rights and special-education responsibilities across agencies, warning students with disabilities are being left unprotected.