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Twitch Stream Recaps: How the New Clip Highlight Feature Works
Twitch Stream Recaps turn clips from one broadcast into a creator-controlled highlight reel. Here is how to make one, where followers find it and what to check.
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YouTube–AliExpress Partnership: Countries, Eligibility and Commissions
The YouTube–AliExpress partnership expands Shopping affiliate product tags to creators in four new markets. Here is what eligibility and commissions actually require.
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YouTube Music AI Labels: What They Mean—and What They Don’t
YouTube Music AI labels identify tracks where generative AI played a significant role. Here is what the notice means, how disclosure works…
Technology
BBC News Live on YouTube: UK and US Access Explained
BBC News’ 24-hour YouTube trial is available in the UK and US. Here is the official channel, confirmed markets and how it…
Culture News
Unwell University Applications Are Closed: How the Interest Form Works
Alex Cooper’s Unwell University links to an interest form, not an open application round. Here is what it asks for and what…
Culture News
Shattered Legends: Cast, Where to Watch and November Release Window
Critical Role and hololive’s six-part Daggerheart series arrives in mid-November. Here is the cast, public viewing options and what requires membership.
Technology
My Feed, My Way Australia: Draft Following-Only Feeds Would Still Allow Ads
Australia is consulting on My Feed, My Way rules until November 5. The draft offers following-only feeds, retains advertising and requires persistent…
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YouTube–AliExpress Partnership: Countries, Eligibility and Commissions
The YouTube–AliExpress partnership expands Shopping affiliate product tags to creators in four new markets. Here is what eligibility and commissions actually require.
Technology
YouTube Music AI Labels: What They Mean—and What They Don’t
YouTube Music AI labels identify tracks where generative AI played a significant role. Here is what the notice means, how disclosure works…
Technology
BBC News Live on YouTube: UK and US Access Explained
BBC News’ 24-hour YouTube trial is available in the UK and US. Here is the official channel, confirmed markets and how it…
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Unwell University Applications Are Closed: How the Interest Form Works
Alex Cooper’s Unwell University links to an interest form, not an open application round. Here is what it asks for and what…
Culture News
Shattered Legends: Cast, Where to Watch and November Release Window
Critical Role and hololive’s six-part Daggerheart series arrives in mid-November. Here is the cast, public viewing options and what requires membership.
Culture News
New Smosh Cast Members in 2026: Who Joined and Where You Know Them From
Courtney Theophin, Eli Gonzalez, Emily Wirth and Tatyana Guchi joined Smosh's ensemble. Here's their background and why viewers may already recognize them.
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Amazon Data-Centre Low-Carbon Aluminium: How It Works
Prysmian and Rio Tinto will supply low-carbon aluminium cables for an Amazon data centre. Here is what ELYSIS changes—and what it does…
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Nscale IPO Filing: What It Reveals About AI Data Centres
The Nscale IPO filing shows rapid AI-cloud revenue growth alongside heavy losses, customer concentration and enormous infrastructure requirements.
Explainers
Google Gemini Cybersecurity Incident: What Went Wrong
Gemini agents reportedly reached three real companies during authorised security tests. Here is what happened, what did not happen, and why stronger…
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World News
World News Roundup, September 30, 2026: Iran, China and Rights
Today’s world news roundup covers U.S.–Iran diplomacy and the Iraq withdrawal, China’s manufacturing rebound and the 2026 Right Livelihood Awards.
World News
Australia Intergenerational Report 2026: What It Means for AI and Ageing
Australia’s latest Intergenerational Report connects AI, ageing, slower population growth and long-term economic resilience. Here is what it says.
Business News
U.S. Russia Sanctions Law: What the New Tariffs Mean
The new U.S. Russia sanctions law expands pressure on Moscow and authorises tariffs against some Russian-energy buyers. Here is what changes and…
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ECB Pontes Explained: How Tokenised Trades Settle in Central-Bank Money
ECB Pontes connects tokenised securities platforms to central-bank settlement. Here is how it works, what it changes and why it is not…
Business News
RoboTechnik Hong Kong IPO: What It Means for AI Infrastructure
RoboTechnik’s Hong Kong share sale puts an industrial supplier to the AI-infrastructure buildout in front of public-market investors. Here is what to…
Business News
SoftBank’s OpenAI Bond Sale: Why the $11 Billion Financing Matters
SoftBank has launched bonds to finance a further OpenAI investment. Here is how the proposed $11 billion sale works and what it…
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Global Sports
Zverev Beats Khachanov to Reach US Open Final
Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach the US Open final.
Global Sports
Kimi Antonelli Italian Grand Prix Win Ends 60-Year Wait
Kimi Antonelli’s Italian Grand Prix win from 19th ended Italy’s 60-year wait for a home Formula One winner at Monza and extended…
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Explainers
Sweden Election Preliminary Results: Why One Seat Could Decide the Government
Updated with Sweden’s final 2026 seat allocation. Read the certified results and our archived explanation of why the preliminary count was uncertain.
Global Politics
Modi and Xi Use BRICS Talks to Push for Border Peace and Trade Links
Modi and Xi used talks in New Delhi to seek steadier India–China ties, while border tensions and trade imbalances remain unresolved.
Global Politics
BRICS Summit Opens in New Delhi With Trade and Security on the Agenda
The BRICS summit opens in New Delhi as leaders weigh trade in national currencies, development finance and global security tensions.
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