Fuel & Politics: SOCAR is rolling out a petrol and diesel price cap across Italiana Petroli stations in Italy, a move framed as cost control but seen as a politically convenient alternative to a windfall tax. Misinformation & AI: Media experts warn that deepfakes and AI disinformation are getting smarter, with election-focused reporting and fact-checking under pressure. Prisoner’s Health: Georgian businessman Tamaz Elizbarashvili says he’s begun a hunger strike, demanding permission to call his mother and surgery for an injured knee. Human Rights in Focus: Opposition MP Levan Machavariani claims “foreign forces” keep reshuffling proxy parties, while Elene Khoshtaria returns to Rustavi prison after clinic treatment. Energy Security: The Energy Community Gas Forum pushes cross-border gas rules and coordinated infrastructure to reduce vulnerability from disruptions. Arts & Film: Reviews highlight Otar Ioseliani’s Pastorale and a tribute to Sergei Parajanov’s Caucasus-spanning artistry. Sports Spotlight: UFC 333 previews two title fights in Abu Dhabi; Nations League coverage centers on Northern Ireland vs Hungary, with Georgia’s match context still resonating. Regional Memory: Tbilisi hosts marches marking the fall of Sukhumi and demanding Abkhazia’s return to Georgia.