Judicial Integrity Under Scrutiny: Bulgaria’s Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov denied any executive-branch pressure in the election of the new Supreme Judicial Council, urging judges and prosecutors to report alleged attempts to influence the process. Public Safety & Accountability: Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hasan Lanjar and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab carried out surprise police-station visits, suspending entire staff over alleged failures, including insistence on proper uniform use. Big Tech and Victims’ Data: South Korea’s Gender Equality Minister said Google must take responsibility for legal violations tied to a leak of personal data of digital sex-crime victims, with the ministry working with regulators to assess potential breaches. Labor Department Ethics Probe (US): A federal watchdog report says former U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic” workplace, including alcohol use on the job and harassment allegations. Immigration Policy Push (NZ): New Zealand First called it “imperative” for its minister to hold immigration in a future coalition, proposing tighter citizenship rules and changes to asylum and welfare eligibility. Health & Water Stress (SA): South Africa’s deputy minister warned municipal debt to water boards is straining the right to water, citing R23.77bn owed as of July 31, 2026. Energy Transition (SA): South Africa’s science deputy minister showcased hydrogen progress in Japan, pitching a shift “from PowerPoint to gigawatts.” Workplace Rules (UK): ACAS launched consultation on a revised disciplinary and grievance code aimed at improving early resolution of workplace disputes. Climate/Power Targets (India): Tripura set a goal of 500 MW renewable capacity by 2030, backed by solar skills programs. Sports Diplomacy (Canada): Canada’s sport secretary is set to announce support “from playground to podium” in Alberta.