Papal Diplomacy in Spain: Pope Leo XIV’s Madrid visit ramps up with a massive open-air mass at Cibeles Square expected to draw over a million people, backed by a large security and logistics operation. West Bank Sanctions Push: France is coordinating with other countries on national sanctions—asset freezes and travel bans—against individuals linked to West Bank violence, after EU efforts stalled. Housing Exploitation in Ireland: A tenant’s account highlights how Ireland’s accommodation crunch is leaving people, including international students, vulnerable to coercion by landlords. AUKUS Inquiry Fight: An AUKUS public inquiry has been announced, challenging Australia’s reluctance to scrutinize the pact’s merits and timelines. Malaria Financing in Nigeria: Health stakeholders urged more domestic funding and stronger local ownership for malaria elimination as donor support declines. Manipur Violence Spillover Prevention: Security forces in Ukhrul asked village authorities and civil society to counsel youths against being drawn into violence after killings in Kangpokpi. Ebola Quarantine Court Challenge (Kenya): Kenya’s high court paused a planned US-backed Ebola quarantine site after a petition raised sovereignty and transparency concerns. Education Access (Philippines): A civil society network urged stronger support for out-of-school youth and remote learners as the 2026-27 school year begins. Environmental Protection (Maldives): The Maldives Green Fund will allocate $454,000 annually for conservation, including projects run by civil society and schools.