White House Press Fight: Trump escalated his media war, swapping CNN out on Air Force One with LindellTV and attacking “fake news” after a judge ordered restored access for major outlets—setting up another test of press freedom and presidential control. BBC Impartiality Under Fire: The BBC launched an urgent review after BBC Arabic described Hamas-linked deaths as “journalists,” with critics citing long-running balance and accountability concerns. Election Tech Scrutiny (India): India’s Election Commission ordered a review of voter-roll software after a newspaper report alleged internal questioning over changes that allegedly excluded millions, with a plan to verify flagged voters. Paid Placement Transparency: Vertropic published a disclosure policy for paid editorial placements, pledging to keep publisher labels and describe results as “published on.” AI vs Workplaces (Vietnam): A survey suggests Vietnamese workers are adopting AI faster than employers can manage it, widening the gap between individual use and company controls. Media Safety & Courts: Delhi’s High Court ruled Muslim personal law marriage doesn’t shield adults from POCSO/BNS prosecution when the spouse was under 18. On-Platform Censorship (Turkey): A Turkish court blocked a journalist’s X account after detention over a tweet predicting a minister’s resignation. Gaming/Publishing Niche: British indie publisher Secret Mode is leaning into streamable, genre-bending titles as it finds momentum post-independence.