Moldova Media Law: Parliament advanced a new draft law on mass media aimed at harmonizing national rules with EU standards, with second-reading items also touching corruption and public communications access. PNG Media Loss: Papua New Guinea’s media council mourned Genesis Ketan, a trainer and treasurer who helped build finances and mentoring for young journalists. Canada Digital Safety Push: Ottawa introduced a Digital Safety Act to ban social media accounts for kids under 16 (with safeguards-based exemptions) and to regulate AI chatbots via a new Digital Safety Commission, with penalties up to 3% of global revenue. Deepfake Crackdown: Canada’s privacy commissioner is set to publish findings from an investigation into sexual deepfakes made with Elon Musk’s Grok. Belfast Online Harms & Platforms: After renewed Belfast riots, UK regulators signaled legal action against online platforms, as violence and intimidation spilled into headlines. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Rights groups flagged escalating Israeli violations against Palestinian journalists, including arrests and bans on coverage. CBS/60 Minutes Turmoil: A fresh wave of commentary reignited debate over bias and credibility inside CBS News amid the “60 Minutes” shakeup. Russia Roblox Reversal: Russia lifted its Roblox ban after the platform pledged child-safety measures and age-based access controls. World Cup Advertising Angle: FIFA’s tournament kickoff comes with talk of in-game ads for the first time, adding a new monetization layer for broadcasters.