[Python] Can't run Python script with ./script.py, but works with python script.py — ICU data...

I'm using VS Code on Windows 10 and have a fresh installation of the latest Python version (downloaded from python.org). I completely removed any older Python installations before reinstalling.

When I try to run a Python script using the terminal like this: ./test.py I get this error: [0711/233305.303:ERROR:icu_util.cc(223)] Invalid file descriptor to ICU data received.

However, if I run it using: python ./test.py

It works perfectly.

I’ve made sure:

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  The script has the correct shebang line at the top: #!/usr/bin/env python
  
  
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  Python is properly added to my PATH
  
  
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  I'm using the integrated terminal in VS Code
  

Why does this happen and how can I fix or avoid this ICU-related error when using ./test.py?

Environment:

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  Windows 10
  
  
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  VS Code
  
  
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  Python 3.13.5
  

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