Legal & Civil Society: Malaysia’s High Court ordered JPJ’s director-general to pay RM40,000 plus RM25,000 costs over alleged copyright infringement tied to a “MADANI” special number plate proposal, after the government rejected similar ideas in 2023–24. NGO Governance & Funding: Nigeria’s EFCC says a terrorism-financing risk assessment helped identify a small number of vulnerable charities, aiming to keep legitimate NPOs from unnecessary restrictions. Human Rights & Health: A new push for compulsory HIV testing is being attacked as coercive and harmful to dignity and trust, with critics arguing voluntary testing works better. Climate + Housing: Brazil’s Housing and Climate Forum argued there’s no climate justice without adequate housing, highlighting rental and Community Land Trust approaches for resilience. Community Services: Durham County’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is seeking proposals for $100,000 in 2026–27 juvenile intervention/prevention programs, with a 30% local match. Local Development: Hamilton Council voted 3–2 against FOCUS consolidating operations into a planned building, after concerns about retail shop zoning and discounted sales. Environment & Wildlife: An NGO report says illegal shark finning is being landed at Dakar port by dozens of Chinese and Taiwanese longline vessels, despite bans. Data Privacy: Georgia AG Chris Carr announced a multistate settlement with 23andMe over a genetic data breach, with limited recovery from the bankruptcy estate. Energy Access: Armenia’s SunChild Environmental NGO, backed by Ucom, installed a 10 kW solar plant in Shenavan to cut energy costs for a kindergarten and sports school.