Media Regulation & Kids Safety: Scotland’s children commissioner says bans for under-16s won’t fix the “underlying issues,” arguing the problem is exploitative platform business models and algorithms, while Ofcom’s former chair Lord Michael Grade backs a temporary ban reviewed after two years. Press Freedom & Diplomacy: The US revoked a Chinese journalist’s visa (Xinhua) amid a fresh journalist retaliation cycle after China expelled a New York Times reporter, underscoring tightening media access in both countries. Social Media Harms & Policy: Kentucky school districts secured a $27M settlement over claims platforms are addictive and harmful to students, as lawmakers and regulators push new restrictions. Platform/AI Content Integrity: Malaysia’s National Journalists’ Day debate centers on whether “house style” still matters as AI can mimic writing and generate news at speed. Misinformation & Elections: UK polling suggests about 30% of voters saw election deepfakes ahead of local polls, while Sri Lanka faced viral AI-looking claims about banning Vesak celebrations in the north. Media Industry Deals: Alpac Capital agreed to buy Adria News Network from United Group, positioning the new owner as aligned with editorial independence. Legal/Editorial Process: A judge rejected a prosecutor’s bid to exclude media from a murder trial in Jamaica, limiting attempts to keep reporting out of court. Corporate/Brand Scrutiny: Europe probes KTM over alleged dealer derestriction of enduro bikes before delivery; KTM denies wrongdoing and says compliance is factory-standard. Community Media: Gretjen Clausing, a longtime PhillyCAM leader and independent filmmaking champion, died at 62.