UN Child Rights Report: A new UN report says nearly 25,000 children in conflict were hit by a record number of violations last year, with government forces for the first time named as the main perpetrators. AI vs Governance: A UK-style warning theme runs through coverage: AI systems are rolling out faster than regulators can manage, as export controls and national security moves collide with model access. Afghan-Pakistan Tensions: Afghanistan claims strikes on alleged ISIS targets inside Pakistan, escalating a long-running blame game over cross-border militant activity. UK Housing Overhaul: England and Wales plan major homebuying reforms—earlier property info, more binding agreements, and mandatory estate-agent qualifications—aimed at cutting delays and sale fall-throughs. Immigration Enforcement: South Africa’s government signals tougher action on employers hiring undocumented workers, including possible “naming and shaming.” Middle East Diplomacy: US-Iran talks and a US-backed framework to reopen Hormuz sit alongside sharp domestic criticism. Public Sector Pay: Moldova’s government outlines a sweeping public-sector salary reform for about 170,000 workers, with increases up to 30%. Telegram Ban Upheld: India’s Delhi High Court keeps Telegram blocked ahead of the NEET retest, backing the government’s move as proportionate.