Tourism & Heritage Diplomacy: Malaysia welcomed a tourism-and-heritage cooperation push with China’s Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, aiming to boost two-way cultural travel and sustainable heritage conservation. World Cup Legacy & Infrastructure: Morocco says it will add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, using World Cup momentum to lift tourism revenue and visitor numbers. Community Culture & Awards: Brooklyn’s LOCnificent returns with the Locsanity Community Impact Award, spotlighting changemakers in natural hair and community giving. Arts & Local Identity: Telford Town Park Amphitheatre reopened for a summer of live music, reviving a long-running local cultural hub. Culture, Education & Museums: Shanghai Natural History Museum opened a sustainable-development educational space for children, blending learning with eco-friendly creativity. Media & Cultural Rights: Cultural Survival’s Indigenous Community Media Fund opened a call for proposals to support Indigenous media and cultural expression across multiple regions. Sport Meets Entertainment: FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show brought global pop stars together in a Super Bowl-style spectacle, underscoring how football now sells culture as much as sport. AI in Newsrooms: A global survey finds journalists’ skepticism and skill gaps are slowing AI adoption in newsrooms.