World Cup viewing support for food operators: Malaysia’s communications minister says RTM and Unifi TV free broadcasts of FIFA World Cup 2026 are cutting costs for restaurant owners and the public, with local Muslim restaurant groups reporting major savings. Local economy boost from major events: Take That’s Coventry shows delivered an estimated £6.26m for the city, selling 136,225 food and drink items across three nights and driving hospitality, suppliers and jobs. Agrifood investment in Bhutan: FAO’s Hand-in-Hand initiative is backing a USD 97.69m portfolio to help tens of thousands of farming households transform Bhutan’s agrifood sector and expand self-sufficiency and exports. Food affordability pressure in Bolivia: Bolivia’s government and trade unions reached an agreement ending six weeks of road blockades, but shortages and high prices for basics like chicken and vegetables are still hitting households. Animal fats supply chain watch: Moe’s Group says it has produced 5m+ units of beef tallow skincare and will keep tallow pricing steady despite rising raw material costs. Food safety/regulatory signals: England’s gene-edited crops rules for precision breeding were ruled unlawful in a June 4 judgment, complicating a lighter-touch regulatory approach. Avian flu alert in Australia: WA confirmed its first H5 bird flu case in a seabird and is testing additional sick birds, stressing no evidence of poultry detections. Food industry tech/ingredients at IFT First: Prosur will showcase natural ingredient solutions aimed at helping manufacturers respond to the MAHA era’s reformulation push.