UK Politics: Labour’s Andy Burnham heads to Downing Street Monday, promising to tackle the cost-of-living squeeze and overstretched services while reshaping how power is shared across the country. Hungary Constitutional Crisis: Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment, with Orbán warning “tyranny is now reality.” Taiwan-China Tensions: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urged his party to resist Beijing’s “red terror,” warning Taiwan must not become “China’s Taiwan.” Asia Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila, as Myanmar and the South China Sea stay high on the agenda. Security & Nuclear Debate: Japan’s defense minister says Tokyo needs a debate on nuclear weapons amid European moves to strengthen deterrence. China Anti-Corruption: China’s top watchdog is investigating a former China Development Bank president, Ouyang Weimin. Cyber & Digital Economy: Kenya temporarily restricted access to the presidential website after a cyberattack with bitcoin ransom demands. Business & Tech: Global smartphone shipments fell 4% y/y in Q2 amid a memory crisis; AI spending is projected to top $2.5T by end-2026. Sports/Trade: MLB’s Aug. 3 trade deadline looms as teams weigh playoff pushes and rebuilding bets.