Press Freedom Under Pressure: Iraq’s CMC suspended five political TV programs, fined outlets, warned broadcasters and restricted media figures, with a press-freedom group calling the moves unconstitutional and urging safeguards for the regulator’s independence. US-Iran Deal Fight: Trump sought tougher terms in a proposed Iran framework, with US media reporting changes sent back for consideration as negotiations drag on. UK Politics Meets Social Media: Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage traded “desperate” barbs over migrant support funding after a Telegraph-linked claim about Greater Manchester’s “Safer Transitions” scheme. Platform Accountability & Targeting: Cuebiq’s Zora Senat says publishers can target precisely but still lack insight into what creative will resonate, pushing behavioral intelligence as the next differentiator. Safety, Speech, and Courts: A Florida woman was sentenced after TikTok videos urged shooting MAGA supporters; separately, a UK-style push for under-16 social media bans continues to gain parent support. Identity & Data in Media: Cuebiq’s comments land amid broader scrutiny of how ad targeting and first-party data shape media strategy. Sports + Social Buzz: RCB won the IPL final as Virat Kohli starred, while tennis players Osaka and Townsend faced online backlash over a dinner for Black players.