Press Freedom & Ethics: Philippines NUJP is urging newsrooms to reject government-funded “genocide tourism” junkets to Israel, arguing sponsored access can’t be reconciled with journalistic ethics. Gaza & War Reporting: On the first anniversary of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif’s killing, rights groups and Palestinians remember the reporter as a defining voice of Gaza coverage. Lebanon & Accountability: HRW and Amnesty say Israel likely committed war crimes in the April killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, including strikes on a vehicle and later destruction of a refuge site. Platform Power & Hate Speech: An Irish report argues Facebook design and amplification mechanics helped spread anti-Muslim hatred after a Dublin mosque arson clip went viral. Regulation & Media Business: UK media leaders warn PM Andy Burnham’s faster “subscription trap” rules could raise costs for publishers and consumers. Measurement & Ad Tech: Nielsen will buy DoubleVerify for $2.15B to expand verification across the ad and measurement stack. Pakistan & Foreign Media Controls: Multiple outlets report Pakistan tightening rules on foreign media access, drawing backlash from press freedom groups. Local Media Sustainability: Georgia’s National Trust for Local News is buying newspapers again, signaling a cautious rebound in local publishing. Broadcast & Public Interest: Radio Caroline was found to have breached Ofcom rules after accidentally announcing King Charles’s death, then broadcasting silence before apologizing.