AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMalaysia Online Safety Push: Malaysia starts enforcing age verification for new social media accounts, blocking under-16s from signing up and rolling out checks for existing users over months, with penalties for non-compliance. UK Media Regulation: Ofcom approves STV’s plan to reshape its regional news, replacing separate versions of “News at 6” with a shared national-style programme plus smaller local sections. US Media & Trust: A new UK video-first app, SaySo, launches with a curated, finite daily digest aimed at reducing doomscrolling and algorithm-driven distrust. UK Politics & Diplomacy Files: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as hundreds of pages of Mandelson-related documents are set for release, reigniting scrutiny over the former ambassador’s appointment. Israel Courts Under Fire: Israel’s Supreme Court president warns that incitement, fake news, and personal attacks on judges are becoming normalized, threatening public trust. Philippines Anti-Corruption: A senator faces an arrest order tied to plunder and graft allegations involving flood-control projects. Sports/Entertainment: Kool & the Gang will headline London’s Soultown Festival 10th anniversary in 2027, while Sky/Freeview/Virgin Media channel changes hit UK viewers this month.
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