Social Media Regulation Push: Britain is weighing rules that would make BBC, ITV and Channel 4 (plus other “trusted” outlets) easier to find on feeds and searches, as Ofcom data shows social platforms are a major news source and misinformation is widespread. Kids Online Safety: In the US, a federal appeals court let Ohio’s under-16 parental-consent social media law take effect, while a US House committee struck a bipartisan deal on safeguards for children and parents. Platform Accountability in Practice: A US House committee deal and Ohio’s court ruling both signal tougher oversight, even as tech groups warn it could override user choice. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Seychelles public broadcasters are urging a pause on the SBC Bill over concerns it could weaken editorial independence through governance and funding controls. Creator Ecosystems: A new Reuters Institute podcast episode spotlights how news creators shape media and politics, tying into the broader debate over who gets attention online. Misinformation Tactics: Azerbaijan’s “apology videos” are being used as a coercive tool, according to reporting on how public contrition spreads. Local Media Security: Sri Lanka is stepping up dengue control with a tri-forces monitoring unit and a new 3-day program across 600 local divisions, underscoring how public comms and trust matter during crises.