Faith & Technology: Anthropic consulted religious thinkers on whether AI could experience emotions or suffering; Pope Leo XIV rejected the idea, saying AI lacks human experience and relationships. Religious Expression: Somaliland writer Adan Sahan was sentenced to three years over remarks on women’s roles and Quranic interpretation. His father and lawyers questioned the same-day hearing; the religious affairs ministry had sought his release. Filipino Music: BINI won Artist and Tour of the Year at the Filipino Music Awards, while SB19 took three awards, including Concert of the Year. Cultural Spaces: Birmingham’s Digbeth venues are rallying against rail plans that could displace about 50 businesses. In Kansas, Beauchamp’s Gallery, open since 1970, may close by year’s end without a buyer. Art & Environment: Fisherfolk and artists in Gubat, Philippines, used a photowalk and poetry reading to oppose proposed coastal roads and highlight risks to the bay and local livelihoods. Heritage & Cities: Jakarta is looking to Seoul for ways to modernize public spaces and grow creative industries while preserving cultural identity.