Press Freedom Under Fire (Liberia): Liberia’s Press Union of Liberia (PUL) called an emergency mass meeting after the police inspector general alleged drug traffickers have infiltrated media to shape coverage, turning a dispute over claims into a wider fight over credibility and independence. Editorial Independence (Indonesia): Indonesia’s communications minister said the government won’t restrict reporting on public protests as long as coverage follows the 1999 Press Law, urging outlets to counter online hoaxes. Print-to-Digital Pivot (Dominican Republic): El Nacional will end its final print edition and go fully digital, redirecting newsroom resources to online, multimedia and newsletters. Regulation Leadership (Moldova): Aneta Gonța was elected president of the Audiovisual Council, succeeding Liliana Vițu. Press Freedom Pressure (Pakistan): Reports say access to Al Jazeera was blocked in Pakistan after PoK coverage, with no official confirmation but fresh concerns about tightening control. Big Tech vs News (Australia): Australia plans to expand its news bargaining incentive, charging large platforms 2.5% of certain ad revenue unless they strike deals with publishers. AI Monetization (Snapchat): Snapchat ended creator monetization and broad recommendations for fully AI-generated Spotlight videos, keeping AI as a tool but not a replacement. Advertising Growth (UK): UK ad investment rose 9.3% in Q1 2026 to £11.7B, with strong gains in digital out of home, online radio and retail media. Censorship Clash (Singapore): Massive Attack says it was detained and questioned after a pro-Palestine flag display; Singapore banned re-entry and is probing possible licensing breaches. Workplace Harassment (Uganda): A new study says sexual harassment in Uganda’s newsrooms fell from 53% (2020) to 40% (2025), but remains widespread. Local Media Sustainability (Kenya): Coverage highlights how audience migration to digital platforms is reshaping broadcasting, while community stations risk being left behind. Creator Economy Research (India): An IIM Indore study finds rural YouTubers are building thriving businesses using local language and hyperlocal content. Legal Spotlight (Australia): Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones faced day one of his criminal trial over alleged indecent assault and sexual touching of young men.