UK Politics & Leadership: Keir Starmer announced he will resign as Britain’s prime minister and Labour leader, staying on as caretaker until a new leader is chosen—expected to be Andy Burnham—after a rapid collapse in popularity and mounting pressure inside his party. Culture & Film: Martin Scorsese and Paul Schrader revisited Taxi Driver at its 50th anniversary, praising the screenplay’s razor-tight intensity and its personal pull. International Labor & Migration: The Philippines said it will investigate reports that 24 Filipino workers repatriated from Russia were targeted by illegal recruiters after more than nine months detained in Yakutsk. Public Debate on Foreign Influence: A new U.S. education dashboard tracks foreign gifts and contracts to colleges, sparking concerns it may be used politically without enough context. Russia-Ukraine War’s Human Impact: Russian drone strikes injured a father and his 14-year-old daughter in Chernihiv region, with additional attacks reported across the area. Cultural Diplomacy: A China-Russia dance festival in Heihe opened with friendship matches, blending ethnic, hip-hop, and Russian-style performances. LGBTQ+ Rights in Russia: Coverage highlights how Russia’s crackdown dismantled the Center T support network for transgender and non-binary people. Historical Memory Dispute: Poland and Ukraine’s row over WWII-era honors and the Volhynia massacres continues to strain relations.