Gender-based violence crackdown: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on the GBVF crisis after 11 women were found murdered in Ekurhuleni since July, with police arrests offering a breakthrough and political pressure rising. Refugee policy and security: Malaysia says 1,476 Myanmar nationals have begun a first phase of “voluntary” phased repatriation, with 5,000 total planned, framing it as a constitutional, staged resolution to a decades-long burden. UK social care funding fight: Labour leader Andy Burnham unveiled a national care service in England, funded by changing the state pension “triple lock,” as he targets NHS strain from broken social care. AI governance and public services: US President Trump launched America.gov, pitching “super intelligence” in government documents, while the site’s answers reportedly shifted on political questions. Maritime dispute via international law: Cambodia and Thailand move a Gulf of Thailand waters fight into UNCLOS conciliation, shifting from bilateral sparring to a legal process. Regional security measures: Thailand’s cabinet extended internal security rules in 19 southern districts for another year, citing ongoing risks despite operations. Morocco leadership change: King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female head of government after her party topped elections. EU climate and farming costs: EU officials estimate €14–€17 billion in agricultural damage from extreme heat, drought and wildfires, pushing water storage and stronger insurance. Sports governance dispute: FIFA escalated a legal fight with UEFA over Gianni Infantino’s World Cup investor proposal, accusing UEFA of a misinformation campaign.