EU Migration & Asylum: Italy faces a fresh wave of migrant returns after Austria, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Switzerland (and the Netherlands) began sending failed asylum seekers back under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, with Giorgia Meloni calling it separate from Schengen tensions tied to the Ceuta crisis. Law & Child Justice: Bulgaria’s Justice Ministry and Ombudsman are drafting a new juvenile justice act aimed at prevention, early intervention, and reintegration, with the non-profit sector included in a joint working group. NGO Accountability in Grants: Limpopo ordered a forensic probe into its Social Development department after audit results flagged possible misuse of NPO grant funds meant for vulnerable people. Humanitarian Aid & Accountability: Canada and the UK joined Australia in condemning Israel for closing its investigation into the 2024 World Central Kitchen aid-worker killings, calling the decision “shameful.” Community Support & Services: A Taunton non-profit donated a bullet- and stab-proof vest to a Marion Police comfort dog; in Dallas, library layoffs and reduced hours hit adult learning programs amid a $51M budget shortfall; and St Luke’s hospice care in Cape Town faces debate over closing its inpatient unit. Food Access: USDA awarded $7.5M to expand cold-chain capacity for emergency food assistance, boosting storage and distribution of fresh and frozen foods. Migration Deaths: Arizona border data shows 19 migrant remains recovered last month, the highest monthly total since 2024, as advocates link deaths to blocked asylum access.