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BBC News Uzbek launches on TikTok

BBC News Uzbek has expanded its social-media reach with the launch of its channel on TikTok where the feed now brings videos to Uzbek-speakers – in Uzbekistan, Central Asia and beyond. The newly launched TikTok channel adds to the service’s social-media presence on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook (with separate feeds for audiences in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and elsewhere, using different […]

March 3, 2026

Over 3m views, streams, downloads in 48hrs for Goalhanger’s emergency Iran coverage

In the immediate aftermath of confirmation that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed following US and Israeli strikes, Goalhanger’s political and intelligence teams mobilised at speed, releasing emergency live episodes of The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is Politics: US and The Rest Is Classified. Across February 28th and March 1st, the four […]

March 2, 2026

Adria News Network launches

Adria News Network (ANN) has formally launched under Adria News., bringing together 14 television, print and digital news brands in a dedicated governance framework designed to further protect editorial freedom. ANN has been established within a new governance framework for United Group’s media portfolio, introducing independent Board oversight, defined editorial leadership and strengthened safeguards for […]

February 20, 2026

Sky News Australia rebranding as News24

On its 30th anniversary, the Sky News Australia channel has announced a new name and moved into new broadcast headquarters in Sydney. Later this year the channel will rebrand as News24 which it says “reflects our evolution from a traditional linear Australian television channel to a globally ambitious multiplatform news business with a growing international […]

February 20, 2026

Al Jazeera expands into connected cars via ScreenHits TV

Al Jazeera has partnered with ScreenHits TV for global Streaming and in-car expansion The partnership will bring Al Jazeera English 24-hour live news channel to ScreenHits TV’s platform. The content will be available via ScreenHits TV’s web and mobile apps, as well as its in-car entertainment offering. Under the agreement, Al Jazeera programming will be […]

February 18, 2026

Davie urges UK government to back BBC World Service

Speaking at the Global Media Security and Innovation 2026 event organised by the BBC World Service, BBC Director-General Tim Davie emphasised the World Service’s growing importance in times of insecurity and instability and urged the UK government to back the World Service. BBC News Global Director Fiona Crack pressed the case for innovation, investment, and […]

February 10, 2026

BBC launches emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran

The BBC World Service has launched a temporary emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran in response to the ongoing turmoil in the country, and the crackdown on protests. To complement the existing BBC News Persian video and digital services, the radio programme will be available on mediumwave and shortwave across Iran to increase the population’s […]

February 4, 2026

TEGNA expands local news offering with mobile app

TEGNA, a local news and technology company, has announced the launch of new mobile apps across 50 US markets – delivering up-to-the-minute coverage of news and weather stories from trusted local journalists and meteorologists. Thousands of original daily mobile videos in a scrolling vertical feed are personalised for users based on their individual preferences to […]

January 28, 2026

Report: Young audiences increasingly relying on influencers for news

How news organisations must adapt to a media landscape increasingly shaped by influencers, creators and social platforms is the focus of a report released by the International News Media Association (INMA). Bridging the Audience Gap: News Brands + Content Creators explores how the rapid rise of creator culture, declining trust in traditional media, and platform-driven […]

January 23, 2026

CNBC launching German-language news service

CNBC and C-DACH Business News have announced CNBC DACH, a German-language business and financial news service covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland, that is expected to launch in early 2027. Following receipt of customary regulatory approval by the competition authorities, CNBC DACH will operate as a multiplatform business news service, delivering content across television, digital platforms, social […]

January 16, 2026