Online Incitement & Riot Costs: UK opposition figure Wes Streeting urged action against X and other platforms after Belfast unrest, arguing platforms should help pay riot recovery costs and that incitement must be treated like a crime. Digital Rights & Accountability: Cyprus debates how to balance free expression with human dignity as “public shaming” spreads fast online, often without a right of reply. Social Media Safety for Youth: Malaysia’s IKATAN warned vaping is rising among schoolchildren, blaming flavoured products and online marketing, and called for tougher enforcement and media involvement. Public Health & Misinformation: An OB-GYN group issued its own pregnancy/postpartum vaccine recommendations, citing gaps after changes to CDC guidance. Media, Platforms & War: Russia’s internet shutdowns left residents scrambling for cash and offline life, highlighting how control of connectivity shapes daily behavior. Animal Cruelty Online: A man was arrested in Bahrain after a viral cat-abuse video, with officials citing attempts to “make the video go viral.” Privacy Crimes: Bihar police arrested a man accused of posting his wife’s private photos after an alleged affair, reigniting consent and cybercrime concerns. Hate Speech Case: South African Hindu leaders plan Equality Court papers against a pastor over a viral sermon clip. Community Under Pressure: Library closures in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley renewed fears for access as funding tightens. Media & Society: A column on “brotherhood” warns about how extremist movements seek influence through schools, media and institutions.