Philippines Drug War Accountability: Lawyers for drug war victims urged the Supreme Court to act on writ of amparo petitions over PNP “Project Double Barrel,” arguing the policy still enables harassment of affected communities. UN Human Rights: UN chief António Guterres warned that progress toward abolishing the death penalty “cannot be taken for granted,” as the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty met in Paris. Tibet Protest Tragedy: A Tibetan independence campaigner, identified as Lobga Rangzen, died after self-immolating outside UN headquarters in New York, with activists linking the act to China’s new ethnic unity law. Racism in Sport: A UN expert said racism and discrimination still shape global sport, calling for disaggregated data, equal access, and stronger athlete protections. Lebanon/Israel Trust Warning: A commentary argues Lebanon cannot rely on “paper promises” from Israel, citing past ceasefire failures and ongoing rights abuses. Burundi Rights Crisis: A UN special rapporteur told the Human Rights Council that no structural improvements have been seen since 2015, despite government claims of progress. DRC–Rwanda ICJ Move: Congo filed at the ICJ alleging decades of genocide and widespread abuses in eastern DRC. Sahel ICC Withdrawal: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger began the legal process to leave the ICC, deepening concerns about impunity. UK Forced Adoptions Apology: UK PM Keir Starmer apologized for decades of forced adoptions, pledging better access to records and support for mothers and children.