89 m. ago Nicola Sturgeon sparks fresh spat with JK Rowling claiming she is 'fixated' with her

"I just sometimes wonder where they get the time or energy. I certainly wouldn’t have the time or the inclination to do it in reverse."

Politics

1 hour ago Ryan Strain on Dundee United battle for jerseys as new look Jim Goodwin team sparks buzz

The Socceroo is now back and looking to put his injury nightmare behind him as he aims for World Cup dream

Events

4 h. ago ANGELA EPSTEIN: The Manchester synagogue was my family's place of worship. I feel shock and a burning fury

The Heaton Park synagogue was my family's place of worship for decades. On Jewish festivals and sporadic Sabbath days, my late mum, my sister and I would go together.

Events

6 h. ago Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 live: Fight result as score sparks major controversy

Northern Ireland’s Hughes again failed to dethrone Khabib’s cousin, the PFL lightweight champion, but the scorecards sparked significant backlash online

Sport

8 h. ago Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages as it accepts part of Trump’s plan

Palestinian militant group issues response to US president’s stipulations, but seeks further negotiations on many termsHamas said on Friday that it approved parts of Donald Trump’s ultimatum to end the war in Gaza, agreeing to a hostage exchange and to surrender governing power in the Gaza strip, but insisted on further negotiations over aspects of the plan.The group did not say whether it would lay down its arms – a key part of Trump’s proposal – and kept its response vague to other parts of the 20-part proposal unveiled on Monday. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Coronation Street Bethany Platt's new love interest 'unveiled' in shock Kit Green twist

Coronation Street fans are convinced that Bethany Platt will embark on a romance with a fellow cobbles resident after she made her comeback to the ITV soap

Events

9 h. ago Coronation Street Bethany's new cobbles romance 'unveiled' but mum Sarah will be livid

Coronation Street’s Bethany has returned to the soap but a romance could already be brewing for the character, according to fans

Politics

10 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

10 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: 8 unhinged Donald Trump moments as White House issues chilling threat to US city

Karoline Leavitt went hard, painting protesters who don't like Donald Trump as "radical left" and said their "reign of terror" would soon be over. Also, we may have been premature about the shutdown

Events

11 h. ago Taylor Swift's new Life of a Showgirl look sparks fierce debate as baffled fans say: 'That doesn't look like her!'

Taylor Swift sent fans into a frenzy as she debuted a new look on the Graham Norton show amid the blockbuster release of 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl.

Politics

12 h. ago Storm Amy: Rare weather bomb confirmed with 100mph wind as forecaster issues two chilling words

Storm Amy has transformed into a terrifying weather bomb, an expert has warned, after the 100mph low pressure system hit the UK this afternoon with amber warnings for wind in place

Events

12 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

13 h. ago Is Jill Scott 'IGNORED' by male star pundits on Gary Neville's podcast? Footballer who played for Man United sparks debate over Lionesses legend 'put there to make up the numbers'

A current professional footballer has questioned the popular The Overlap show, querying if one of the main panel is ignored when on air.

Politics

13 h. ago William speaks about Harry again after months as he hints at changes when King

Prince William has sparked speculation around his relationship with his younger brother Harry, as he appeared to hint at the drama in a new interview

Politics

13 h. ago Trump issues chilling Gaza ultimatum to Hamas: 'All HELL will break out. This is your final warning'

Trump promised on Truth Social that if the militants did not accept his peace plan that 'all hell' will 'break out against Hamas.'

Events

13 h. ago Cracker Barrel drops the hammer on consulting firm behind its disastrous rebrand debacle

Rebrand became a culture war battleground as conservatives reacted with fury to the now ditched new logo

Economics

13 h. ago AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood explained as Hollywood stars fume 'we're screwed'

The creation of AI "actress" Tilly Norwood has sparked significant backlash after a number of huge Hollywood names branded her existence as "terrifying" and "the end of the industry as we know it"

Culture

14 h. ago Chilling moment sex monster stalks victim in city centre before attacking 3 women

Sex attacker Donatas Venclovas, 34, struck early in the morning after following his terrified victims through a busy city centre before grabbing them in a series of sick assaults

Events

14 h. ago 'We went to most beautiful McDonald's in the world and were blown away by what we saw'

McDonald's is often regarded as the most well-known fast food chain worldwide, and when a travel duo shared a stunning international location they discovered, it sparked mixed reactions among people

Politics

14 h. ago Virgin Media makes major change to TV packages and adds one freebie to rival Sky

Virgin has unveiled a total refresh of its TV and broadband plans that come packed with Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, Netflix and more.

Politics