US Press Access Battle: A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico becomes permanent, after a temporary restraining order restored access and left a new split in broadcast-pool rules. Niger Press Freedom Crisis: Moussa Kaka, a top Nigerien journalist, has vanished since Aug. 31, deepening concerns after years of arrests and media pressure under the Tiani government. Gaza Media Smear Fight: Israel’s IDF published a list claiming 170 slain “terrorist” journalists weren’t legitimate media workers; Palestinian analysts and global watchdogs say it’s a sham amid ongoing reporting deaths. Contract Dispute Signals Content Power: Kenya’s Ivory Media won a court order against Standard Group over unpaid licensing fees, underscoring how program deals can turn into major financial claims. EU Journalism Funding Gap: EFJ analysis says EU money is skewed toward big players like Euronews, while local and community journalism gets far less—raising stakes for 2028–2032. Regulation Push in Nepal: Nepal’s information minister called for stronger, enforceable mass-communications regulation via proposed Press Council and Mass Communications bills. Canada’s AI Literacy Campaign: National Newspaper Week spotlights “Al Gorithm,” a fictional AI “journalist,” urging Canadians to ask who’s accountable behind the news. Privacy & Media Adjacent Oversight: Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog probes 24/7 Fitness after pinhole cameras were found in a changing room.