Religious Freedom Under Strain: In Paris’s Sarcelles, French prosecutors opened a terror probe after weapons were found in a car near synagogues, with hundreds evacuated as motives remain unclear. Women’s Rights and Islam: The OIC condemned Taliban restrictions on women’s education and work, saying they tarnish Islam’s image and violate Islamic principles. Faith, Violence, and Justice: Barbados police launched a murder investigation after a 21-year-old was shot dead at a Christ Church residence, while Nigeria’s Christians in the US urged the federal government to stop reintegrating terror suspects without trial. Interfaith and Religious Site Disputes: India’s Supreme Court ordered open space near the Bhojshala complex for Muslim Friday prayers, and both Hindu and Muslim sides rejected mediation in the Gyanvapi dispute, pushing for court decisions. Community Tensions and Hate Incidents: In Bosnia’s Mostar, a pig’s head found in a Muslim cemetery led to a cancelled memorial service and police investigation ahead of elections. Church vs LGBTQ+ Events: Sydney’s Divine Playhouse, opened in a former church, was ordered to stop after Christian protests over its LGBTQ+ programming and a state arts grant. Antisemitism and Jewish Safety: A US poll found many American Jews feel less safe due to antisemitism, and UK plans to boost protection for Jewish communities were highlighted amid rising concerns. Church Leadership and Pastoral Care: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines asked forgiveness from families of suicide victims who felt unwelcome in Church, urging stigma-free pastoral support.