UK Politics: Andy Burnham was sworn in as Britain’s new prime minister after Keir Starmer stepped down, promising a “circuit breaker” on homelessness and a new domestic agenda, while critics immediately questioned whether his early VAT-for-energy-bills plan is properly funded. US Health Policy: Senate Democrats failed to end the Medicare AI prior-authorization pilot, with Republicans arguing it targets waste and abuse. US Congress & War Powers: US lawmakers pressed for answers on an $87 billion emergency package tied to the Iran conflict, setting up a high-stakes Senate hearing. India Protest & Governance: Delhi’s “Cockroach Janta Party” march toward Parliament turned violent amid claims of misinformation, while Goa saw parallel protests and sharp political rhetoric. India Courts & Religion: India’s Supreme Court continued hearings on whether Ram Mandir donation irregularities should be handled by an SIT, warning against politicising the case. Philippines Politics: A support group rejected calls to label jailed officials as “political prisoners,” arguing the term can’t be used to excuse corruption. Senegal & UN Politics: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye backed Macky Sall’s bid for UN secretary-general, signaling unity despite strained ties at home.