UN & Health: The UN’s senior Ebola coordinator warned DR Congo’s outbreak is growing “exponentially,” as WHO allocates 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses and Gavi funds shipments and vaccination in high-risk areas. Humanitarian & Child Protection: UNICEF says Sahel violence is escalating fast, with over 10 million children needing urgent help as attacks, displacement, and recruitment into armed groups surge. Global Governance: The UN Security Council is set for another round of voting to pick the next secretary-general, as contenders face scrutiny and calls for reform. Middle East: Britain, France, Germany, Italy and others condemned Israel’s E1 West Bank settlement tenders as “unacceptable,” warning of legal and reputational consequences and raising “new Nakba” fears. Public Services: WHO/UNICEF report only 16% of Ghana health facilities meet basic sanitation standards, highlighting gaps in toilets, menstrual hygiene, and accessibility. Finance & Markets: Global markets stayed mixed amid rising bond-yield worries and oil-price pressure, with investors questioning whether US Treasury bond buybacks will truly calm risks. Energy & Industry: Nigeria says it’s ready to build a world-class oil and gas workforce, while International Graphite completed a $4.4m placement to expand graphite processing. Education & AI: Japan’s education ministry is drafting a five-year support program for student exchange experiences, and Timor-Leste plans a government dialogue on AI for state-building and national development.