Israel-Palestine: A German journalist says Israeli prison guards raped her to “break our will,” as lawyers push for an investigation and accountability for recurring sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. Middle East Conflict: The US intensified strikes on Iran, hitting coastal and missile targets while Iran retaliated across Gulf states; fears are rising that the region could slide back into wider war amid renewed Strait of Hormuz threats. Humanitarian Data & Borders: Investigations highlight how visa and humanitarian systems outsource sensitive data—VFS Global’s “visa empire,” a UK Visa Portal leak of passport scans, and a cyberattack exposing Gaza WFP beneficiary details—sparking calls for stronger outsourcer accountability and data protections. Immigration Enforcement: Reports of abuse and deaths in ICE detention fuel protests, including claims of beatings and neglect at Texas facilities and calls to end “inhumane” detention practices. Civil Liberties & Justice: Sri Lanka’s HRCSL says Welikada Prison denied access to its officers and raises concerns about alleged reprisals, torture claims, and continued detention beyond sentences. Criminal Justice Reform (Ghana): The POS Foundation hails passage of Ghana’s Community Service Bill as a major step to reduce prison overcrowding and expand restorative sentencing. Digital Rights (Philippines): Manila’s transport authority will review social media posting rules after viral footage raised privacy and human rights concerns about filming and humiliation. Religious Freedom (Nigeria/US): A US House vote would freeze 100% of aid to Nigeria over its religious security record, escalating pressure tied to alleged abductions and killings of Christian communities.