US Counterterror Sanctions: The State Department designated Italy’s Autistici/Inventati, Spain’s Masar Badil, and the UK’s Palestine Action as transnational terrorist groups, citing digital tools and support networks—while critics warn the crackdown targets dissent under a terrorism label. Tech & Youth Safety: Meta agreed to up to a $17B settlement over claims its platforms were designed to be addictive to children, with new limits for under-18s (including reduced daily access and restricted nighttime use). Immigration Protest Crackdown: Six activists tied to the Southwest Missouri Immigration Alliance were detained at Greene County Jail during a “No Charges? No Cages” sit-in over federal detainee contracts. Surveillance Politics in Detroit: Stellantis installed 55 cameras and 100 green lights at Detroit sites under the police-monitored Project Green Light, as activists and the Detroit police chief’s office face scrutiny over how surveillance and public pressure are handled. Human Rights & Environment: Iran’s IRGC shelled Iran-managed protected areas in Shaho, triggering a wildfire and blocking environmental activists from entering to contain it. Democracy & Governance: Bangladesh’s parliament session turned chaotic after Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed’s remarks sparked opposition protests, disrupting proceedings for about 10 minutes. Public Health Policy: Nigeria launched a national alcohol policy and implementation plan, with agencies pledging stronger regulation and enforcement. AI Infrastructure Watch: Google says its Visakhapatnam AI hub’s first data center phase could start operations by late 2028, alongside renewable power and connectivity buildout.