Press Freedom & Accountability: Rights groups say an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon that killed journalist Amal Khalil is a war crime, with HRW, Amnesty and The Legal Agenda calling for investigation. US Media & Politics: Tucker Carlson and anti-Trump Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, are weighing a new political movement. Journalism Under Pressure: India’s Bombay High Court convicts former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of rape, overturning a 2021 acquittal and sentencing him to 10 years. Big Tech & Consumer Protection: India’s CCPA penalizes nine platforms over “dark patterns,” including drip pricing and subscription traps. Newsroom Jobs: KRIS 6 News lays off about two dozen employees as it shifts toward 24/7 streaming. Local Media & Community: Kuwait News Agency praises journalist Fatima Al-Salman for her work and inclusion of people with disabilities. Media Tech: ITV greenlights undercover doc “Inside Iran: War & Revolution,” built around an anonymous Iranian journalist’s access during protests and conflict.