Online Safety Reform (UK): UK PM Keir Starmer is set to announce an “Australia plus” ban on under-16s using major social media apps, with extra limits that could also restrict access to romantic/sexual AI chatbots and reduce late-night scrolling for older teens. Pacific Diplomacy: Pacific Islands Forum leaders have issued a global appeal for peace, urging dialogue and upholding the UN Charter amid rising tensions. Regional Resilience (Insurance): Australia’s Insurance Council and New Zealand’s insurance body have signed a memorandum to coordinate advocacy and share risk-reduction expertise through a Resilient Insurance Markets Initiative. Geopolitics & Security (China): A Lowy Institute report warns China’s ability to strike Australia will grow, with near-term risks flagged as cyberattacks and disruption of undersea communications. Energy & Trade (US-Iran): Australia’s PM welcomed the US-Iran peace deal, including steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while analysts say any household impact depends on whether stability holds. Corporate Governance & Markets: Woodside says it is not aware of any Exxon Mobil proposal after takeover speculation; Fitch says Australia’s fiscal profile is broadly weaker than AAA peers but stable. Public Administration (Tasmania): Tasmania’s racing minister faces calls to resign over allegations her office misled parliament about election text messages. Community & Accountability (Pakistan): Albanese called for a transparent investigation after police in Pakistan shot and killed an Australian child during an incident involving a robbery.