Sports Media Pricing: The Premier League’s Premier League+ rollout shows a big global pay gap, with Singapore fans getting all 380 matches for about £23.55 a month, while UK viewers pay £50+ and other markets can face far higher rates. Instant Payments Reform: Cyprus is pushing ahead with “Cyprus IRIS,” a mobile-phone-number transfer system modeled on Greece’s IRIS, aiming for launch in early 2027 as banks add an IRIS button inside existing apps. Payments Geopolitics: The ECB is pressing for the digital euro, warning that Europe’s heavy reliance on Visa and Mastercard—largely processed outside Europe—creates exposure to political pressure and sudden service disruption. Local Business & Media: Liga Asobal has launched a direct-to-consumer Asobal TV platform for Spain and Andorra, with €5.99 monthly and €49.99 annual pricing (discounts for a limited period) after its LaLiga+ rights ended. Legal Notices: A set of public notices includes service-by-publication filings in Tennessee court cases, covering defendants with unknown whereabouts. Community & Safety: Divers and rescue teams recovered 19 more victims from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, lifting the death toll to 65 with 11 still missing.