UK Security & Violence: Counter Terrorism Policing says the death of veteran UK politician Ann Widdecombe is a “targeted attack,” with a 28-year-old suspect held under the Terrorism Act as investigators follow new leads. UK Politics & Accountability: Reform figure Zia Yusuf escalated the dispute, accusing politicians of “incitement” after Widdecombe’s killing, while police and a university both face scrutiny over earlier handling of related social media posts. Bengal Free Speech Row: Taslima Nasreen’s return to Kolkata after nearly two decades is reigniting a BJP–TMC fight over free speech, secularism, and religious sensitivities. Nepal Governance Crisis: All Nepali Congress ministers quit Karnali Province’s government after restructuring plans, plunging the coalition into crisis. Labor & Public Sector Jobs: Temporary and contract employees protested at Singha Durbar over plans to send them home, citing Supreme Court rulings and demanding permanent status and social security protections. US Confirmation Politics: Todd Blanche’s Senate attorney-general hearing looms amid expectations of tough questioning and a potentially narrow path to approval. Ghana Political Culture: Analyst Kosi Dedey warns Ghana’s politics is becoming more attractive than professionalism, pulling young people from public service into partisan careers. India Rights/Identity: Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite fast over Ladakh demands constitutional safeguards, drawing BJP criticism that it could slow development.