Media Integrity & Regulation: Malaysia’s Bernama marks HAWANA 2026 with a push for “Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility,” as leaders warn misinformation and AI are eroding public trust; Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil also backs the new chair of the Malaysian Media Council, aiming to strengthen ethical, self-regulated press freedom. Training for the Digital Newsroom: Qatar News Agency launched a “The Multimedia Journalist” course to help reporters produce platform-ready content across traditional and digital formats. Investigative Journalism Loss: ITV investigative host Roger Cook has died at 83, remembered for decades of hard-hitting reporting on crime and policy failures. UK Youth Online Policy: Starmer confirms a ban on social media for under-16s, with enforcement and age checks modeled on Australia. AI & Copyright Fight: Publishers are moving to bill AI firms for unwanted scraping, using “search-only” contract terms and small-claims routes. Global Conflict & Media Impact: Russia’s missile barrage hit Kyiv, igniting the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra; Zelensky vowed restoration and urged the world not to stay silent. Aviation/Travel Business: The Times and The Sunday Times expand their British Airways partnership, offering paywall-free access via Starlink Wi‑Fi.