Religious Freedom & Rights: An Allahabad High Court ordered two adult women released after nearly five years of alleged confinement for embracing Islam, stressing liberty and freedom of conscience. Hate Crimes & Safety: Police investigate a suspected hammer attack that smashed a Virgin Mary statue outside St Rita Roman Catholic Church in Long Island City, with church officials calling it part of a wider pattern of vandalism. Church & Community Relief: Catholic Charities in San Antonio says flood recovery help is still available for Hill Country families, including supplies and up to $1,500 per household in some areas. Faith, Politics & Belonging: A study reported that nearly half of Gen Z say Christians’ support for Donald Trump makes them less likely to attend church, while Michigan Democrats brace for unity after Abdul El-Sayed’s win amid bitter intra-party conflict. Interfaith & Law: Conservative/Masorti rabbis argue halacha must better address intermarried couples and families, approving a new rabbinic response. Religion & Society: Bangladesh’s health minister says diabetes prevention must combine science, religious leaders, and social partnerships—not hospitals alone. Global Conflict: Qatar, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt condemned Israeli attacks in Gaza, urging UN action and accountability. Local Church Life: A Church of England archbishop ended an Africa tour calling for healing after the church’s role in slavery.