Journalist Safety: Ghana’s MFWA says news organisations—not reporters alone—must protect journalists, as attacks and harassment persist across West Africa. Press Freedom: A grenade attack on Colombia’s RCN network and threats to other broadcasters heighten concern; Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu remains in custody on cybercrime and defamation charges, drawing calls for his release. Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen says India cancelled her visa shortly before she was due to attend a media freedom summit; authorities have not publicly given a reason. UK Media Safeguards: BBC staff challenged leaders over deference to star talent, while Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is pressing the industry to strengthen protections after the Russell Brand conviction and allegations against David Walliams. TV and Advertising: ITV plans £30 million in temporary savings, including £25 million in content cuts, as ad revenue weakens; agency Notorious warns the move could further hurt the UK TV market. Audience Measurement: MRC has appointed Ipsos to build Saudi Arabia’s cross-platform video measurement service for advertisers, broadcasters and agencies. Platform Regulation: Ofcom fined Meta £450,000 for repeatedly submitting inaccurate WhatsApp Business data. Media Funding: Ghana’s proposed GH¢10 million fund for journalism faces a key test: independent, transparent governance.