Heritage in the spotlight: Georgia has started a rehabilitation push for UNESCO-listed Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, with phased 2026–2027 work focused on research, conservation, and preventive protection. Culture without borders: Canada’s free WorldFest Canada returns to Toronto’s Sankofa Square July 11–12, with food from 50+ countries plus live performances and cultural showcases. Traditional leadership tensions: Namibia’s Urban and Rural Development minister warned that disputes over chieftainship are rising as some communities disregard bloodline succession customs. Indigenous food and resilience: Tribes in Rhode Island are trying to keep Narragansett heritage crops alive, but say federal farm programs that support culturally significant foods have been cut or scaled back. Global arts diplomacy: Studio Mao backs a USA 250 cultural program in Atlanta featuring American and Russian representatives and classical music. Modern heritage architecture: Imsil’s 1939 “modern hanok” is moving toward national heritage status for rare transitional design details. K-pop meets UNESCO: G-Dragon is named public face for South Korea’s UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan. Community culture in motion: Nanaimo, Canada, considers Project Bookmark Canada plaques to turn local story locations into a walkable literary trail.