2 h. ago Young adults ‘less confident about DIY skills but more likely to finish tasks’

YouTube and TikTok are replacing dusty DIY manuals for home improvement tips, research from Nationwide Building Society indicates.

Events

3 h. ago Amanda Holden takes major step in Britain’s Got Talent role amid Simon Cowell health woes

Amanda Holden has stepped up on Britain’s Got Talent after Simon Cowell’s illness forced him to miss the Birmingham auditions, with Stacey Solomon drafted in as a temporary replacement on the panel

Politics

4 h. ago Marineland asks Canadian government for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent

The Marineland park near Niagara Falls has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, saying euthanasia is otherwise imminent

Politics

4 h. ago Man Utd could appoint caretaker with 'dazzling work ethic' if Ruben Amorim is sacked

Manchester United could conceivably sack Ruben Amorim in the coming weeks, and they may already have a replacement within the club to step up in the Portuguese's place

Politics

6 h. ago 'Stop fanning flames of hatred', urge Jewish Scotland leaders after Manchester synagogue attack

Political and community leaders across Scotland must act urgently to “stop fanning the flames of hatred”, Jewish council chiefs have said in the wake of the Manchester synagogue attack.

Politics

6 h. ago Building collapses onto car on Busy Glasgow city centre road during Storm Amy

Glasgow City Council said the Broomielaw was closed to all traffic in both directions between York Street and Oswald Street.

Transport

6 h. ago Busy city centre road closed after building collapses on to car amid Storm Amy

A building has fallen on to the road in Glasgow amid strong winds in Scotland from the first named storm of the season.

Transport

7 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Music in the Museum series to host renowned pianist Karen MacIver

Taking place at Summerlee Museum on October 27, this evocative event will also mark the unveiling of a brand-new public piano, following the success of last year’s launch at Bellshill Cultural Centre.

Culture

7 h. ago Strictly's Dani Dyer told 'there's a reason' for injury by first person she phoned in 'desperate' admission

After fracturing her ankle, Dani was replaced on the BBC One dance programme by Amber Davies

Events

7 h. ago He was the 'king' of our family but a 'horrible and cruel' disease took him from us

Paul Sloots had regularly been tasked with removing asbestos lagging from pipework during his career as a burner in the demolition of buildings

Politics

7 h. ago New Florida bill will bypass training requirements for people using guns to defend religious buildings

Licensed gun owners in the state with concealed carry permits can already take their weapons inside houses of worship

Politics

7 h. ago My mum suddenly died of cancer – now the council want to kick me out of our family home

Kyle Rolfe, 25, says Ealing Council is asking him to leave his Hanwell flat because of the UK’s succession rules

Society

9 h. ago The Guardian view on Tilly Norwood: she’s not art, she’s data | Editorial

The first 100% AI actor is a cause for alarm. But the human connection of great acting can never be replacedThe threat to human creativity from technology took another step closer this week with the appearance of Tilly Norwood, the first 100% AI-generated actor. Unsurprisingly, her unveiling at the Zurich film festival in a comic sketch called AI Commissioner caused an outcry. Emily Blunt described the film as “terrifying” and the actors’ union Sag-Aftra condemned it as “jeopardising performer livelihoods and devaluing human artistry”.There is much that is problematic about Norwood, not least the message her “girl-next-door vibe” sends to young women. But the more serious point is that her face has been made from those of real actors without their knowledge or consent. Her lighthearted debut masks the fact that she is part of a new model of media production that rides roughshod over longstanding norms and laws governing artists and their work. Hollywood has been anticipating Norwood...

Politics

10 h. ago Steven Gerrard has Rangers return non negotiable as Michael Beale breaks cover on burning issue

The Liverpool icon has been touted as a replacement for under pressure Ibrox boss Russell Martin

Events

11 h. ago Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in Ice custody

Removal comes after Emmy-winning Salvadorian reporter was arrested while covering ‘No Kings Day’ protestJournalist Mario Guevara’s imprisonment by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (Ice) ended with deportation to El Salvador on Friday, his family announced on social media.Guevara has been a media mainstay in the Atlanta area for about 20 years, after fleeing El Salvador to escape leftwing militias in 2004. Though he has a work permit and two of his children are American citizens, he has operated under the “administrative closure” of deportation orders for much of that time. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Children win fight for free school transport after council U

The council had taken free transport to school away from around 300 young people in the county last month but for some that provision has now been reinstated after a campaign

Sport

13 h. ago Can you tell a cheetah from a leopard? Find out with this new quiz

A new quiz will test your knowledge on animals from all around the world - and it's not as easy as you may think. How many can you get right?

Politics

13 h. ago Buses to replace trains on Welsh line for second weekend running

It is as a result of engineering works taking place which is closing all lines as a result

Politics

14 h. ago Ruben Amorim 'problem' warning handed to Man United as five replacements emerge

Ruben Amorim has come under fire for Manchester United's poor start to the Premier League season, but Gus Poyet believes the club's hierarchy shouldn't be pointing the blame solely at the manager

Events

14 h. ago Ruben Amorim 'could be sacked' if Man Utd lose to Sunderland as replacement 'waiting'

Ruben Amorim is under huge pressure at Manchester United and could be sacked if they lose to Sunderland according to Premier League legend Alan Shearer

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