Press Freedom Under Pressure: Burkina Faso’s junta is forcing journalists into a military-style “patriotism” immersion, with reporters dressed in fatigues and handling rifles—an escalation that rights groups say turns media into war mouthpieces. Regulators Target Broadcasters: Georgia’s media regulator fined opposition-leaning TV Pirveli again for “evaluative” language presented as fact, marking a second penalty in the same dispute. Courtroom Access & Media Rights: The EU says it’s monitoring Albania’s Special Court rules that tighten security and could limit journalists’ access, while also flagging concerns about transparency in proceedings. Journalism vs. State Power (US): A Kansas town will pay $850,000 to a former reporter to end a federal lawsuit over a 2023 raid on a weekly newspaper’s offices, a case that sparked national press-freedom outrage. FCC & Broadcast Integrity: Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro pushed back on FCC actions tied to Jimmy Kimmel and ABC license reviews, framing it as a fight for journalistic integrity. Media Industry Moves: Zimpapers (Zimbabwe) reshuffled leadership, appointing Lawson Mabhena to head news across platforms as the state group aims for a “digital-first” overhaul. AI in Media Training: GMA Network is partnering with the Philippines’ DTI to launch an AI & Scale-Up Center, focusing on practical audience and business value rather than tech adoption for its own sake.