Cultural Heritage & Restitution: France’s parliament is pushing a new restitution law for looted artefacts, with lawmakers framing the debate as a moral “deal” to return African treasures. Performing Arts for Families: Madagascar-themed youth theatre is popping up abroad, with “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Kids” and “A Musical Adventure Jr.” putting local children and young casts on stage. Education & International Links: Madagascar’s Higher Education minister met Samara Polytech leadership in a push for engineering cooperation and expanded Russian-language training for Malagasy students. Religious Life in Mahajanga: Shia communities in Mahajanga raised the Husseini mourning flag at Sultan al-Muallifin Hussainiya to mark Muharram 1448 AH and keep Ashura rituals alive. Sports & Women’s Development: Madagascar is set to take part in the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III in Botswana, aimed at boosting women’s tennis and youth pathways. Global Climate Pressure on Children: UNICEF warns that nearly all children worldwide face climate hazards, and lists Madagascar among hotspots where hunger and shocks could worsen. Biodiversity Spotlight: Madagascar’s lesser tenrecs are being welcomed to a UK zoo, highlighting the island’s unique wildlife while underscoring threats like deforestation.