AI & Gambling Regulation: A new look at how AI can boost player safety and responsible-gaming in online gambling also flags a growing regulatory gap, with tailored risk detection still raising fairness and oversight questions. EU Space Security: The EU has approved a collective response to threats against any member’s satellites and ground infrastructure, aiming to deter attacks and respond as a bloc. Quantum in Malta/US Manufacturing: Xanadu’s photonic quantum push gets a boost via a multi-year GlobalFoundries partnership, targeting industrial-scale production on GF’s 300mm line in Malta, New York. Malta Cyber Resilience (EU-CRA): Comply.Land, a Malta-based compliance provider, published guidance on when emergency fixes by integrators or software vendors can trigger “manufacturer” duties under the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Live Quantum-Secure Comms Trial in Malta: Airbus demonstrated quantum-secure tactical communications in Malta, combining post-quantum encryption and quantum key distribution across multiple nodes in live operations. Malta Startup Funding: Notey closed a €3M seed round (incl. Malta Enterprise support) and announced a distribution partnership with Telemach across the Balkans. Deepfake Abuse in EU Politics: EU leaders condemned AI-generated deepfake pornography targeting female MEPs, with calls for stronger prevention and redress. Apple One Price Rise (Malta): Apple One Family costs more in Malta and several other countries, continuing the company’s services revenue push.