Media self-regulation: Malaysia’s Media Council (MMM) backed PM Anwar Ibrahim’s call that complaints about journalists from recognised outlets be routed first through the council, stressing a fair, transparent process without replacing courts. AI & video creation: Kling AI held NEXTGEN awards in Seoul, showcasing how AI-native filmmaking is lowering production barriers for student and global creators. Social media rules for kids: A new UK-focused debate piece argues evidence for under-16 social media bans is still thin, with early results from Australia showing limited impact. Dementia messaging: A Lancet review says mass awareness campaigns reach people but don’t change risk-reducing behaviour, pointing instead to personalised risk assessment. Press freedom & rights: Mexico civil society warned that broad “foreign interference” interpretations could chill election-related journalism and monitoring. Entertainment backlash: Universal restricted comments on Nolan’s “The Odyssey” amid casting controversy, highlighting how online culture wars spill into film marketing. Sports media moment: Real Madrid condemned racist posts targeting Mbappé, with the club and player pushing back publicly on X.