Copyright Clash: Major publishers and author Scott Turow sue Meta over alleged unlicensed AI training using millions of books and journal articles, claiming Meta stripped copyright info and downloaded 267+ terabytes from piracy sites. Global Rights Market: Korea kicks off the 2026 K-Book Copyright Market in Seoul, pairing 100 Korean firms with 100 overseas buyers for rights deals, with big names like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Hachette attending. Book-to-Screen Buzz: House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere sparks fresh debate with major Fire & Blood changes, including Rhaena taking Sheepstealer instead of Nettles and a reshaped Battle of the Gullet. Literacy in Action: A UK school workshop brings Victorian ghost stories to life with bestselling author Adam Bushnell, blending history and creative writing for pupils. Research Fellowship: Music writer Dr Norman Meehan wins the Lilburn Research Fellowship for 2027 to write a book on Rattle Records’ cultural impact. International Literature: “The Secret History of the Mongols” is published in Finnish, opening a 13th-century epic chronicle to new readers.