Platform Accountability: UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy quit X, calling Elon Musk’s platform a driver of “abuse and misinformation,” and highlighting pressure on regulators to rein in harmful content. Press Freedom Under Fire: CPJ urged the Taliban to immediately release Tamadon TV staff after a raid and equipment seizure, while Nigeria’s NUJ and IPI demanded action over the reported abduction of journalist Stanley Ugagbe. Violence Against Journalists: Mexico confirmed the remains of kidnapped digital reporter Roxana Guzman and arrested suspects including municipal police officers. Surveillance & Privacy: Resistance to Flock Safety’s AI license-plate cameras is growing as cities cancel contracts amid fears of mission creep into immigration enforcement and protest monitoring. Responsible Reporting: Nigeria’s Tinubu told journalists to avoid amplifying terrorists and criminal groups, warning that sensational coverage can endanger security and democracy. Online Safety & Gambling Spam: Indonesia’s communications minister said gambling spam operations monitor social media in real time and deploy bot-driven comment floods, calling for platform-government coordination. Media Regulation & Digital Security: Ukraine’s media regulator stressed digital security and media literacy as Russian cyberattacks target broadcasters and journalists. Local Media Economics: Pangasinan’s long-running Sunday Punch published its final print edition after 70 years, underscoring the financial strain on community newspapers.