Philippines Supreme Court: Senators Robinhood Padilla and Christopher “Bong” Go, plus PDP-Laban, filed a fresh challenge over the Senate’s lowered voting threshold in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment, arguing the Constitution requires counting “all” sitting senators. Kosovo political reset: Kosovo’s parliament elected economist Justina Široka Pula as president to avoid another snap election, while also approving changes to the Hague war-crimes court law as part of a political deal. UK security and politics: A man accused of killing former MP Ann Widdecombe is charged with preparing terrorist acts, including an alleged attempt to break into Nigel Farage’s home; prosecutors cited DNA and surveillance. Gaza diplomacy in Malaysia: Malaysia’s Palestine Caucus plans a parliamentary motion calling for a lasting ceasefire, civilian protection, humanitarian access, and scrutiny of arms transfers. EU-Russia rhetoric: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned Europe is “militarizing” and turning the EU into a military-political bloc. Germany spending scrutiny: Germany’s finance minister spent €188,000 on photographers and make-up, drawing opposition criticism. US election mood: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds most Americans think Trump’s administration and Congress aren’t taking AI risks seriously and want new regulation. India protest politics: Abhijeet Dipke’s Cockroach Janta Party urges youth across party lines to join an Oct 10 protest over alleged voter-roll irregularities.