Press Freedom Under Pressure: Article 19 and partners urged Pakistan to halt escalating restrictions on expression, citing pressure on journalists, use of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, and severe internet curbs in Jammu and Kashmir. Merger Courtroom Countdown: Paramount CEO David Ellison says politics—not market share—is driving opposition to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery deal as a federal judge set a March 2, 2027 trial date for California’s antitrust case. Kids’ Digital Rules Get a Map: UC Davis researchers built a public Youth Digital Policy Repository tracking how every U.S. state is trying to regulate social media for under-18s, with 379 bills logged since 2022. Bangladesh Media Restrictions: Bangladesh’s information ministry told outlets not to broadcast statements from ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, pointing to an International Crimes Tribunal order and cyber-security requests. State Media Manipulation Claims: Hungarian journalists at MTI handed over a 482-page report alleging long-running political manipulation of news during the Orbán era. Youth Safety & Online Abuse: Australia reported rising AI-fueled harassment against women in politics, while local curfew changes in Dolton target teen “takeovers.” Global Media Rights: Turkey’s journalists’ association said 12 were detained in July and 27 remain jailed; Czech officials barred a journalist from a foreign ministry press event.