Courts & Rights: India’s Delhi High Court agreed to hear Monday a habeas corpus plea by Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj after his arrest over an alleged assault on a student activist’s father, with police adding SC/ST Atrocities and criminal intimidation charges. Civil Society Under Pressure: Finland’s former president Tarja Halonen warned that cuts to social and health NGO funding could “shatter” civil society, citing fears that some groups may shut down after STEA grant rule changes. Elections & Political Violence: Nigeria’s INEC warned 2027 campaign rhetoric that turns abusive or inflammatory could trigger penalties and jail under the Electoral Act 2026. Protest & Migration: Riot police deployed in Portsmouth as hundreds blocked routes after a migrant dinghy rescue, escalating tensions over transfers to Kent. Public Health: Uganda stepped up anti-drowning measures, targeting up to 3,000 deaths a year with stricter enforcement, signage, barriers, and faster marine response. Activist Health: India’s Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil’s hunger strike worsened as doctors tried to assess him, after he refused treatment. Climate & Environment: UNFCCC Climate Week 4 opened in Baku, while Bahrain reported 2.23 million mangrove seedlings planted under its “Bahrain Mangrove” initiative. Digital Surveillance: Serbia faced fresh scrutiny after reports of spyware targeting student and opposition activists ahead of elections.