How many women are in prison and on death row around the world? – in charts

The Louvre museum in Paris announced a 45% increase in ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, raising the cost to $37. This decision aims to boost annual revenue by up to $23 million, which will be allocated for structural upgrades following a recent theft incident.

A recent study indicates that minor adjustments to the political content in the 'for you' feed on X can lead to significant increases in political polarization among users within just a week, a shift that historically would have taken three years. The research highlights how even subtle boosts to posts with anti-democratic sentiments can alter users' perceptions of opposing political groups.

Europol has seized over 8 million counterfeit and potentially harmful toys from shops and markets across 26 EU countries in a pre-Christmas operation. The confiscated items include fake dolls, building bricks, toy cars, and educational games that may pose health risks to children.

Irish author Sally Rooney has informed the High Court that she is unlikely to publish new works in the UK while the ban on the activist group Palestine Action remains in place, citing her public support for the group as a potential reason for her books disappearing from UK stores altogether.

The State Library of Victoria is facing significant job cuts, with a proposal to reduce its workforce by 39 positions, including a decrease in reference librarians from 25 to 10. Staff have criticized management for prioritizing 'digital vanity projects' over the library's core functions, which have been central to its 171-year history.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has faced backlash after suggesting military intervention if Taiwan is attacked, prompting a denial from former President Trump regarding advice to temper her comments to avoid provoking China.

The United States and Venezuela are on the brink of conflict, with escalating tensions attributed to the Trump administration's intensified campaign against President Nicolás Maduro, framed as a war on drugs but potentially serving broader geopolitical interests against China.

A catastrophic fire has engulfed the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, resulting in a death toll that has risen to at least 94, with hundreds reported missing. The fire, which began on external scaffolding, has continued to blaze for over 24 hours, prompting extensive rescue operations as emergency services struggle to reach those trapped in the upper floors.