Nuclear Posture: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un urged a push to expand its nuclear arsenal, framing it as the “pivot” for deterring or fighting war as Pyongyang reviews policy after a party plenary. Legal Accountability: South Korea sentenced former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years over his role in Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law bid, deepening the crackdown on the episode. Court vs. Public Health: Kenya’s health minister was found in contempt for continuing work on a controversial Ebola quarantine facility despite court orders, raising questions about compliance and emergency governance. International Justice: Niger formally left the International Criminal Court, accusing it of selective justice and joining withdrawals by the Philippines and Burundi. UK Governance & Rights: UK MPs rejected an e-petition alleging “pro-Israel influence” in politics, warning it echoed conspiracy narratives tied to antisemitism. Environment & Trade Rules: Britain plans new rules requiring checks to prevent illegal deforestation from supply chains for products like coffee and cocoa. UK Political Transition: Keir Starmer will allow Andy Burnham access to the civil service during the leadership handover, while voluntary-sector leaders urged the government to keep momentum on the Civil Society Covenant. Africa Politics & Migration: South Africa’s KZN government delayed evicting about 1,600 foreign nationals from a condemned building, opting for phased relocation amid safety and humanitarian concerns. Tech & Security: OpenAI expanded its Daybreak program to help patch vulnerabilities, not just find them, as partners join the effort.