Press Freedom Under Pressure: Nigeria’s Take It Back Movement condemned DSS detention of journalist Zainab Sodiq, calling it an unlawful attack on press freedom and warning against arbitrary arrests for reporting public events. Legal Costs & Media Power: UK phone-hacking fallout continues as Prince Harry’s Daily Mail privacy fight ends with soaring legal bills, underscoring how defamation and privacy cases can drain newsrooms and litigants alike. Platform Accountability: Four US states are seeking about $1.4T from Meta over claims Facebook/Instagram were designed to be addictive for youth, setting up a landmark trial that could reshape social media regulation. AI Copyright Clash: Japan’s rights group JAPRO estimates up to ¥4.5B in celebrity losses from AI deepfakes and likeness misuse, with only a small share of firms saying they have clear damage-tracking guidelines. Broadcasting Industry Moves: Nigeria’s BON launched six ad-hoc committees to reposition the broadcasting sector, aiming for innovation, capacity building and stronger industry coordination. Media & Diplomacy: Indonesian coverage of Modi’s visit drew scrutiny, with analysts pointing to China’s growing influence via media partnerships and journalist exchanges. Advertising Reality Check: At ET Brand World Summit, Lakshya Media’s Yuvrraj Agarwal argued the industry faces a “remembering crisis” as AI and fragmentation flood audiences with messages they can’t recall.