Polish-German Defence Ties: Warsaw and Berlin are set to sign a new defence cooperation agreement in the coming days, a symbolic move that comes 35 years after their post-Cold War reconciliation treaty—showing security has become the shared priority even as history still weighs on politics. Anti-Putin Artist Murdered in Poland: A 44-year-old Russian artist known for mocking Vladimir Putin, Semyon Skrepetsky (Robert Kuzovkov), was shot dead near his home in Biała Podlaska; Polish prosecutors detained two Belarusian suspects and described the killing as close-range “execution-style.” Berlin Nationalist Protest Clash: German police forcibly broke up a Polish nationalist procession led by Robert Bąkiewicz heading to a WWII memorial site in Berlin, after authorities said the event lacked permission—sparking accusations of brutality from Polish opposition figures. Churches Under Pressure: A report highlights rising anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe, including arson and attacks on worship spaces, with a Polish nun among those targeted. Holocaust-Era Memory in Culture: A new book spotlighted in the coverage, The Goddess of Warsaw, revisits Warsaw Ghetto history through fiction, keeping Holocaust remembrance in the cultural spotlight. Youth Online Safety: The UK moves to ban social media for under-16s, tightening rules on gaming, livestreaming, and AI chatbot features to reduce digital risks for children. Women in Industry: Indonesia’s women’s empowerment ministry calls for a women-friendly ecosystem in the palm oil sector—maternity rights, childcare, and lactation rooms—linking workplace policy to family welfare. Science Legacy: Coverage marks Marie Skłodowska-Curie’s enduring impact, framing her as a symbol of cross-border science and EU research mobility. World Cup Scoring Talk: Lionel Messi’s hat trick against Algeria ties him for the top men’s World Cup scoring record, adding fresh momentum to the tournament’s cultural conversation. Poland in Global Finance: Virtune expands in Poland with the listing of its Virtune Crypto Altcoin Index ETP on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, offering diversified altcoin exposure via a regulated product.