Publishing & Books: A new English translation pairing Georges Perec’s novellas “Things” and “A Man Asleep” spotlights how 1960s consumerism promised joy—and how that spell fades when advertising wins. Italy & Culture: A CTC Sentinel report says Italy is facing a new phase of digitally driven youth violence, tied to nihilistic violent extremism and online subcultures. Arts & Heritage: Malta’s film history gets a fresh push with “Titles to Talkies,” an “incomplete history” built from scattered archives and a colonial-past lens. EU Politics: In the Ceuta crisis, Ursula von der Leyen insists EU support reached Spain “from the first moment,” as Spain and other member states trade blame over border control and migrant returns. International Tragedy: A Peru crash near the Nazca Lines killed 13, including seven Italians, prompting renewed scrutiny of tourist flight safety. Sports/Media: The Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics guide lays out dates, venues, and viewing options for Italy’s home games.