AI & National Security: The US government ordered Anthropic to shut down its top models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 worldwide, after the systems were seen as potentially bypassable—leaving the “best” model effectively unusable. UK Defence Funding: UK cabinet departments are being pushed to find budget cuts to help fund higher defence spending after Dan Jarvis replaced John Healey, with Lisa Nandy calling defence the “highest priority.” Energy Efficiency Rules (UK): Proposed UK regulations would restrict sales of many space-heating devices, including limits on towel rails and timing controls for underfloor heating and gas fires. Housing Delivery (Australia): Australia’s $47bn housing plan is under fire for building just 1,432 homes in nearly two years, as Housing Minister Clare O’Neil argues broader ramp-up is coming. Corruption & Cross-Border Policing (Bangladesh/UAE): Dubai police arrested former Bangladesh IGP Benazir Ahmed over pending corruption charges, with Bangladesh seeking his return via Interpol channels. Regional Diplomacy (Nepal/China & Mongolia/China): Nepal’s foreign minister begins a China visit focused on investment talks; Mongolia and China held official talks to deepen cooperation and regional security. Middle East (Israel/Lebanon): Israeli ministers urged renewed strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs despite a ceasefire. Romania Government Formation: Romania’s president nominated Adrian Vestea as prime minister after Eugen Tomac withdrew, as the country navigates another political crisis. NGO/Private Sector Engagement (Nepal): Helvetas Nepal and CNI convened leaders on scaling private-sector partnerships for inclusive growth. Charity & Community: A UK charity golf day raised £8,865 for road safety group Brake; multiple local fundraisers and sports-linked camps continued to support health and community causes.