Press Freedom Under Pressure (US): President Donald Trump threatened NBC’s Kristen Welker with FCC “rebuke or punishment” after she said his endorsement results were “mixed,” escalating a broader fight over broadcast scrutiny. Journalist Safety & Accountability (Philippines): On National Press Freedom Day, the CHR and media-security task force urged stronger safeguards, citing the Philippines’ 114th place in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index and warning that red-tagging and impunity keep attacks going. Local Media Under Strain (US): Scripps’ AI-driven “refounding” is pushing anchorless 24/7 streaming, with multiple familiar local TV faces posting farewells as roles shift. Safeguarding in Newsrooms (Sierra Leone): WIMSAL launched a safeguarding policy to protect journalists from sexual harassment, with standards for reporting, response, and retaliation prevention. Press Access Blocked (US): The US Treasury denied credentials to specific reporters for a G20 finance meeting, drawing press-freedom criticism. Child-Safety Regulation Momentum (Global/US): Meta’s landmark $18B settlement over teen harms is framed as a potential template for wider social-media regulation. Media Freedom vs State Controls (Nigeria): SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors warned they may sue over a Foreign Aids Bill they say could tighten state control over independent media and civic groups. Regional Media Ecosystems (Ireland): PwC projects Ireland’s entertainment and media sector to reach €8.2bn by 2030, led by connectivity, internet advertising, and video-on-demand. Industry & Platforms (Saudi): Roblox plans a Riyadh regional headquarters to support MENA creators, backed by investment and media regulators. Journalism Loss (Nigeria): Tributes continued after veteran publisher Dotun Oladipo’s death, underscoring the toll on working journalists.