Creative Economy Policy Push (Ghana): The US Embassy in Accra urged Ghana to tighten policies, IP protections, and production financing so the country can capture more value from its booming creative sector. Creator Platforms (Ghana): MTN Ghana says its upcoming “MTN One TV” streaming platform will help local creators scale and monetize with wider distribution across Africa. Arts Infrastructure (Malaysia): Malaysia’s National Art Gallery launched Jejak Seni Malaysia, a digital map of 1,312 art locations—from galleries to mural alleyways—aimed at connecting artists with the public. AI + Work (Freelancing): New data from Freelancer.com finds AI-tagged freelance projects pay about 2.5x more, with demand shifting toward AI consulting, content creation, and AI agents. Immersive Culture (UK): London’s Timewalk exhibition uses spatial audio and interactive storytelling to bring ancient civilizations—from Göbeklitepe to the Maya and Rapa Nui—to life. Arts Access (UK): Worcester was named the top UK city for creatives in a 2026 report, citing affordability and strong local creative ecosystems. Museum Leadership (US): Todd Caissie outlined a “museum as exploding sun” vision for the Montclair Art Museum, aiming to push art into the wider community. Cultural Tech Debate (Canada): Vancouver’s anti-AI group plans another rally against AI data centres, marching from the Vancouver Art Gallery to City Hall. Music + Controversy (France): A French Jewish DJ filed a criminal complaint after pro-Palestinian activists allegedly disrupted her set with violent harassment. Art World Spotlight (Scotland): Glasgow School of Art says rebuilding Mackintosh’s destroyed landmark may be financially impossible, with costs now far higher than before.