Meta Trial in California: A former employee told a US court Meta’s safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were “designed to fail,” as states argue the company built features to hook children and harvest data—raising the stakes for a possible $200bn penalty and major business-model changes. Public Media Under Pressure: Hungary’s public media watchdog dossier alleges long-running political interference at state news agency MTI, including orders to suppress, alter or delay reporting, with senior editors suspended. AI Ads Push in Europe: OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads to 31 European markets, adding a new layer to the region’s fast-moving AI advertising race. Privacy & Tracking: Reports highlight router and Wi‑Fi features that log user movement and sleep patterns, keeping Germany’s privacy debate front and center. Sports Tech & IP: WIPO frames sports innovation through patents and trademarks, mapping how new tech spreads on and off the field. Health in Pro Football: Bayern’s Jamal Musiala reveals treatable absence seizures after two collapses, shifting attention to neurological care in elite sport. Travel Marketing: Lufthansa’s playful “travel etiquette” merch campaign goes viral, showing how airlines are turning brand voice into shareable content.