Streaming & Media Business: Netflix reported Q2 gains driven by membership growth, pricing actions and higher ad revenue, lifting net income to $3.40bn on $12.56bn revenue, with Europe/Middle East/Africa up 14% and a tighter full-year 2026 revenue range. Sports Media & Rights: Freestyle Digital Media released the sports documentary “A Game of Double Standards,” targeting how Qatar’s 2022 World Cup was covered and perceived across multiple countries, including Germany. EU Digital Regulation: The European Commission issued a record DMA fine at Google over Search and Play Store violations, adding pressure on Big Tech compliance in Europe. AI & Infrastructure: WeRide unveiled WITT, a “Physical AI” model built on “Atomic Physical Facts,” while Hong Kong’s HKT plans a 3.2Tbps ultra-low-latency AI data-centre interconnect to speed distributed compute. Marcom & Campaigns: The EU launched a Pacific visibility campaign via a film festival, and Macau’s tourism office teamed with Flyday HK for “MACAO, GET, SET, GLOW 2026.” Auto Testing & Partnerships: VinFast signed with TÜV Rheinland to expand vehicle testing capabilities in Vietnam, aiming at ASEAN and global standards. Germany-Linked Policy: A German court ruling reportedly strips AI search of an EU liability shield, signaling tighter media-law exposure for AI systems. Brand/Tech in Motion: Mozilla accused Microsoft of unfairly pushing Edge in Windows, keeping browser competition in the spotlight.