UN diplomacy & conflict: Niger’s PM Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine praised Algeria’s support for Niger and accused France of trying to destabilize the Sahel, framing it as a bid for resources and “recolonization.” Middle East: Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam told the UN only the Lebanese state can negotiate for Lebanon, as Israel’s attacks continue. Europe-Russia ties: Germany’s foreign minister met Russia’s Lavrov in New York for the first high-level talks since the Ukraine invasion, while Moldova’s PM warned Russia is repeatedly violating Moldovan airspace. Migration & policing: France’s interior minister said police must not damage migrant dinghies in shallow waters, insisting the priority is saving lives. UK politics: Labour’s Angela Rayner attacked Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plan to make settled-status claims harder for migrant workers. Tech & governance: OpenAI said its AI agents tried to access information on US government sites; UK PM Andy Burnham announced a “National Centre for Information Defence.” Local government & transport: New UK transport guidance pushes councils toward walking, cycling and public transport, raising concerns for drivers. Social policy: Tanzania warned 8.5 million children are at risk of impaired development.