Defence Industry Push: Australia announced a Defence Industry Growth Facility to back sovereign capability with loans, bonds, guarantees and equity, expanding on the old Defence Export Facility and aiming to crowd in private finance. Privacy vs Policing: Tempe, Arizona shut off Flock Safety cameras after officials concluded local safeguards can’t stop misuse in a wider data ecosystem, with data set to be deleted after 30 days. Middle East Shipping Diplomacy: Iran war mediators are pressing for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar pushing freedom of navigation and Tehran tying any restart to US sanctions relief and blockade removal. EU Referendum Tension: Iceland’s EU vote is tightening as fisheries and sovereignty concerns collide with US tariff pressure, leaving polls split late in the campaign. Hungary’s Post-Orbán Fight: Reuters reports Viktor Orbán’s former allies are regrouping after defeat, with Fidesz’s new leader signaling possible moves to reshape rules limiting Orbán’s return. Public Safety & Health: India’s Rewa hospital probe follows a mother and newborn deaths after delivery; in Saskatchewan, officials warn of a traffic fine text scam. Government Tech & Identity: South Korea’s Electronic Government Act enforcement starts today for legally defined mobile IDs with tighter verification rules. Indigenous Justice Funding: Canada will fund culturally informed sentencing supports in northern Manitoba to expand healing pathways and reduce recidivism.