Holocaust Memory: Fanny Kraus Partow, a hidden Jewish child who survived Nazi persecution in France, has died at 92, her story marked by hiding, separation, and the daily hope of rescue. Cultural Policy & Language: France is weighing a ban on “Black Friday” and other English expressions in government communications and ads, reigniting the long-running fight over the Toubon law and anglicisms. Sports & Identity: Paris drew 15,831 fans for France’s FIBA Qualifiers clash with Slovenia, a new high-water mark for the tournament’s European history. Football Fallout: Rangers’ humiliating Conference League exit to Jablonec has sparked fury from former players and pundits, with Derek McInnes facing mounting pressure. Music & Community: Seattle’s queer burlesque scene is spotlighted as a home for trans and LGBTQIA+ performers, using satire and performance to push back on backlash. Art & Heritage: Spain’s Villena Museum suffered a “super-fast” Bronze Age gold heist, with most of the Treasure of Villena collection stolen in minutes. Politics & Region: Romania, Moldova and Ukraine used Moldova’s Independence Day to stress shared culture and joint infrastructure, energy and connectivity for regional security. Art World Loss: Yayoi Kusama, the polka-dot icon, has died at 97.