Press Freedom Under Pressure: The Trump administration escalated its fight with independent media by subpoenaing multiple New York Times reporters over security questions tied to the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, drawing sharp pushback from press watchdogs and free-speech advocates. Local Accountability Wins: A UK reporter forced Buckinghamshire County Council to disclose the £5.1m sale price of a council office after an FOI challenge, a reminder that transparency rules still bite. Regulators vs. Misinformation: Germany’s media regulator ruled Google AI Overviews and Perplexity are subject to national media law, while Ofcom rolled out new UK measures to help mobile operators block and disrupt messaging scams. Kids, Platforms & Policy: ITV and Jeff Pope are teaming on a drama about social media’s impact on children, as Hong Kong weighs adolescent social media regulation without a blanket ban. Media Industry Funding: Ghana’s GJA Volta received cement and GH¢5,000 for its Press Centre Phase Two project, boosting local journalism infrastructure. Streaming Levy Debate: New Zealand screen producers guild Spada renewed calls for a levy on international streamers to fund Kiwi content ahead of the election. AI & Copyright/Infrastructure: Australia moved toward mandatory data-centre water and power rules as it centralizes AI oversight, while Labor takes a stand on AI copyright and data centre rules. Media Business Moves: Lionsgate is exploring a sale amid takeover interest, underscoring continued consolidation in entertainment production.