Witness Protection (Malaysia): The Dewan Rakyat passed the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026, expanding the programme so a parent can apply on behalf of a witness who lacks legal capacity, and adding psychological support like counselling for participants. Family & Fertility (Malaysia): A World Population Day survey found most young Malaysians still want marriage and children, but many are postponing due to costs, unstable jobs, housing, and health/fertility barriers. Parenting in the spotlight (UK/US): Prince Harry shared a Diana-inspired “extra tight hugs” approach for hard days, tying hands-on affection to resilience and family wellbeing. Child safety & care (US/Ohio): Ohio approved $1 million to help 16 children removed from deplorable Vinton County conditions, with parents and grandparents facing charges. Adoption & foster care (US/Second Circuit): A major religious-liberty setback keeps New York’s limits on religious vaccine exemptions in place, affecting families navigating school health rules. Online child protection (EU): The European Parliament pushed stronger action against child abuse scanning and renewed calls for safer social media access for minors. Animal rights (Argentina): An Argentine court recognized two goldfish as sentient beings with rights after a case over their display in a restaurant tank.