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Metal Fest 2026 storms into World Of Tanks Modern Armor as part of the new Masters Of Mayhem season. The fan-favorite event returns with two explosive new Acts, each featuring a headlining artist, challenges, earnable discounts, and rewards, while also bringing back content from four previous Metal...
The American Federation of Teachers, a major US labour union with around 1.8 million members, has launched a National Academy for AI Instruction to train educators on using artificial intelligence in the classroom. The $23m programme, funded entirely by Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic, aims to train 400,000 teachers…
TikTok is facing criticism for failing to swiftly remove a distressing livestream posted by US celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, in which he appeared covered in blood while holding a knife. The footage reportedly remained accessible on the platform for around 30 minutes before being taken down, raising fresh…
A footballer died and 12 other players were injured after lightning struck a pitch during a match in southern Thailand, highlighting the serious dangers posed by playing outdoor sport in severe weather. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok, prompting an emergency response from…
Disney is partnering with TikTok to bring officially sanctioned fan-made content to Disney Plus, marking its latest push into short-form creator video. The deal will let opted-in TikTok creators use assets from "hundreds" of Disney movies and TV shows, including characters from Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar, with…
Supergirl, the latest instalment in DC Studios' rebooted DC Universe, has ended its cinema run having taken in less money worldwide than two of recent Hollywood's most notorious box-office disappointments, Morbius and Joker: Folie à Deux. The result marks a rocky start for the DCU's post-Superman slate under…
Marvel Rivals has received a major update that significantly cuts the game's install size across all platforms, addressing growing concerns over storage demands. The change comes via a texture compression overhaul that developer NetEase says does not sacrifice any visual quality, making the popular hero shooter considerably lighter…
Beyoncé has released a four-track remix pack for 'MORNING DEW' via her Parkwood label, marking her first new music since 2024's 'COWBOY CARTER'. The release ties into the 20th anniversary reissue of her second studio album 'B'Day', originally released on 4 September 2006, and continues a rollout that…
PC cooling manufacturer Arctic has pledged to pass on tariff refunds it received from the US government by cutting prices across its entire product range, drawing a sharp contrast with gaming giants Nintendo and Sony. The move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down former President Trump's…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's decision to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a naval base signals a strategic shift toward European autonomy and a departure from traditional reliance on the United States.