EU KIDS Act: The European Commission is set to unveil new rules restricting minors’ access to social media and video platforms before age 15, using a tiered, parental-supervision model and “safety by design” requirements for services including AI companions. Media Freedom Under Pressure: Press Emblem Campaign says Afghanistan’s Taliban have shut down Radio Seday-e-Eslah, adding to a wider pattern of closures and restrictions on independent outlets. Journalism & Safety: Indonesia has extended the search for eight people missing after Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption, including five media workers, as fog and visibility hamper rescue efforts. Strategic Comms & Disinformation: Türkiye and Azerbaijan are discussing deeper cooperation in communications, media, and public diplomacy, with a focus on countering disinformation. Online Harms & Enforcement: Canada reports grocery inflation easing while police in Canada charge a suspect over antisemitic content on X/Twitter. Media Business: FischTank PR is hosting a Climate Week NYC panel series on climate journalism, marketing, and investment momentum. Celebrity/Pop Culture: Oasis’ documentary “Don’t Look Back in Anger” hits £2.66m at the box office ahead of tour-date announcements. Legal/AI Misuse: A US attorney was fined after submitting an appeal brief containing fabricated witness testimony generated via ChatGPT.