Streaming Shift in the UK: Ofcom’s Media Nations report says Netflix has edged the BBC as the first choice for UK viewers (26% vs 25%), while broadcaster VoD services like iPlayer and ITVX keep growing even as linear TV use slides. Platform Pressure on Publishers: A new “Google Zero” reality is squeezing traffic as search referrals fall and AI answers take top placement, forcing publishers to rethink distribution and trust. AI in Newsrooms: A look at how Reuters, the BBC and The Guardian use AI differently—speed with verification, oversight with labels, and limited support roles—underscores that culture and human review still decide outcomes. Press Freedom Under Fire: Jaffna journalists protest for justice over murdered media staff, while Nigeria’s NUJ Akwa Ibom rolls out reforms including a media ombudsman and stronger ethics training. Regulation and Rights: Moldova’s proposed mass media law aims to shape “journalism of the future,” and Manitoba launches public consultations on AI and cybersecurity rules. Media Business Moves: Chattanooga Times Free Press changes hands to Craig Fuller’s Firecrown Media, as legacy publishers keep consolidating. Content and Controversy: Massive Attack’s Singapore show triggers a probe after a Palestinian flag display may breach license rules.