Animal Welfare & Regulation: A New Zealand NGO says court-backed pressure forced AgResearch’s Ruakura gene-edited livestock trials to shut down, pointing to annual reports describing serious animal welfare harms. Housing Affordability: Australia’s Housing Minister Clare O’Neil calls a “huge mistake” behind today’s crisis, arguing Howard-era tax changes fueled a boom in older property investors and worsened homelessness. Public Sector Performance: Gauteng’s e-Government department reports improved fourth-quarter results, hitting 32 of 38 targets as it expands secure ICT services. Community Health Delivery: UK leaders and partners discuss how to scale clinical homecare so specialist treatment can move from hospitals to patients’ homes. Family Costs & Community Services: New Zealand’s Te Pai Ora warns a 2026 budget invests in infrastructure but offers little relief for whānau facing fuel and cost-of-living strain, stressing community provider breakpoints. Disability Rights: Australia’s disability advocate Megan Spindler-Smith criticizes Labor’s NDIS cuts as potentially removing support for up to 300,000 people. Humanitarian & Women’s Rights: An NGO marks Menstrual Hygiene Day in Nigeria’s IDP camps, urging stronger government action as displaced girls and women lack products and facilities. Civil Society Under Scrutiny: The US Office of Management and Budget is seeking details on 49 taxpayer-funded NGOs, signaling tighter oversight. Climate Finance Accountability: An AFP investigation says Tuvalu’s climate trust fund invested in fossil fuel-linked assets, prompting review of “fossil fuel exposure.”