Media & Marketing: Meta escalated its fight with Australia’s proposed “news bargaining” law, calling it “grossly unfair” and saying it could violate the U.S.-Australia free trade deal—while the plan would push Facebook/Instagram/Google/TikTok toward licensing deals or face a levy. Social Platforms & Safety: Japan’s government panel backed stricter age verification and limits on some features for minors, aiming to reduce youth harm without fully banning social media. Kids & Screens: Denmark’s PM reignited the global debate after viral remarks comparing kids’ social media use to smoking. Misinformation Watch: Libya’s Red Crescent Ghat denied leishmaniasis claims circulating on social media; Tripoli’s security directorate also rejected a viral report about a doctor being killed by a migrant. Viral Culture: Russell Wilson confirmed his NFL retirement and CBS Sports analyst move via social media. Public Health/Policy: Cambodia warned about paid thesis/assignment writing ads spreading online, raising academic integrity concerns. Local Impact: Port Talbot’s Tata Steel fire kept residents watching social media updates as emergency services stayed on scene. Legal/AI: A UK lawmaker sued xAI over alleged Grok-generated fake sexualized images.