Media Policy & Safety: Philippines DICT urges Congress to pass a “digital safety” law by Q3 2026, with age limits, local moderation, complaint channels and even safety videos before access. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Azerbaijan’s court replaced the entire judge panel in the Meydan TV/OCCRP financial crimes trial, raising fears the case will restart; in Hungary, Mandiner readers fear state control after PM Magyar said the government will determine content on return to public ownership. Platform Trust & News Habits: The 2026 Digital News Report finds over 1M Dutch adults get news only via social media, with trust at just 12%, while overall news interest keeps sliding. Editorial Integrity & Accountability: BBC faced backlash over “Question Time” asylum-seeker guests reportedly coached by a migration charity; RSF condemned India blocking an Instagram investigation into Google’s Andhra data centre plans. Industry Moves: MediaKind completed its merger with Harmonic’s video unit, positioning a new independent video infrastructure leader. Training & Talent Pipeline: Inquirer Foundation opened applications for its Inquirer/Aboitiz media scholarship (deadline June 30). Regulation & Rights: Nepal’s information minister reiterated press freedom and digital safety priorities in parliament. AI & Misinformation: Malawi warns AI is fueling fake news that erodes trust, with officials urging verification before sharing.