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I don’t have children. So who will I leave my precious possessions to when I die? | Kiran Sidhu

The quirky vase, the owl candlestick, my mother’s ring – these items hold part of me and carry with them an existential problemA friend of mine recently discussed his will with me. He talked … more

Kiran Sidhu (via Guardian) | 10/12/26

‘A rare indulgence’: why Black Swan is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers explaining their go-to comfort films is a tribute to Darren Aronofsky’s dark and unusually satisfying ballet nightmareIn early 2011, sometime after the film was … more

Charles Carrall (via Guardian) | 10/12/26

Time full cast list for series 3 of BBC drama starring David Tennant

Series 3 of BBC's Time sees David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran leading the cast. more

Via The Herald Scotland | 10/12/26

Four Agencies, One Deadline: America’s Crypto Market Structure Is Being Built Without a Law

Washington has a new favorite hobby: building a crypto market structure without actually passing a law. With the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act effectively dead in the water after its September 15 … more

Nolan Pratt (via Forkast) | 10/12/26

Step-5 Ships in Four Days and Its License Is Still Missing

StepFun has committed to releasing BF16 open-weight versions of its flagship Step-5 model on October 15, 2026. Four days out, the license that will govern those weights has not been published by … more

Lena Park (via Forkast) | 10/12/26

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in crash between BMW and tractor

Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Fife. more

Via The Herald Scotland | 10/12/26

A Fidai Film review – Palestinian collage film transforms suppressed footage into works of art

Using archive material of destroyed houses, terrorised children and dead bodies, Kamal Aljafari adds humanity to the reels by overlaying poems by Palestinian authorsIn Arabic, “fidai” means … more

Phuong Le (via Guardian) | 10/12/26

The Weight of Angels by John Boyne review – what if Oscar Wilde had lived?

The great Irish writer died, a broken man, at only 46. Imagining a second act for him is a great idea – but the results are sentimental and unconvincingIn 1895, four days after the opening of The … more

Neil Bartlett (via Guardian) | 10/12/26

Listed church hall near brewery could be demolished to make way for flats

An A-listed former church hall near Tennent’s brewery could be demolished to make way for almost 50 flats. more

Via The Herald Scotland | 10/12/26

AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety

Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules for AI, including ‘kill switches’ and legal obligation to victims of rogue agentsBusiness live – latest updatesArtificial intelligence is less … more

Lauren Almeida (via Guardian) | 10/12/26

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge. more

Via BBC News - Technology | 10/12/26

Scots urged to pay heed to upcoming tax return deadlines

Scots have been urged to pay heed to upcoming tax return deadlines, after figures show late returns cost them around £5.5 million a year. more

Via The Herald Scotland | 10/12/26

Appeal to trace Czech woman last seen in John O’Groats

Police are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace a 48-year-old woman who was last seen in Caithness on Tuesday, October 6. more

Via The Herald Scotland | 10/12/26

Britain’s productivity puzzle may not be as bad as we thought

New ONS labour market estimates suggest UK productivity growth was stronger than previously thought, but the wider challenge of raising living standards remains more

Via The Herald Scotland | 10/11/26

Sold in 30 countries: inside Nairn’s plans for the next chapter of growth

The Scottish oatcake maker's products are sold in more than 30 countries. Colin Dingwall explains the opportunities and challenges facing Nairn’s more

Via The Herald Scotland | 10/11/26

The Beach Boys’ Mike Love returns to the stage despite ‘facing serious health challenges’

The 85-year-old was helped on stage by actor John Stamos, who shared an emotional message about his ‘musical hero and mentor’After months of cancelled comeback tours, the Beach Boys have played … more

Emma Joyce (via Guardian) | 10/11/26

Indonesia looks to mosque loudspeakers to double as earthquake warning systems

A five-year trial is assessing whether the loudspeakers used to broadcast the call to prayer can help to warn hard-to-reach territoriesScientists working on an early warning system in … more

Oliver Holmes in Bangkok (via Guardian) | 10/11/26

Imran Khan’s party decries ‘coup’ after Pakistan suspends provincial government

Suspension of provincial government escalates standoff with Khan’s PTI party a week after his supporters began marching to demand his releasePakistan has declared a state of emergency in a province … more

Reuters (via Guardian) | 10/11/26

Pennsylvania shooter who killed eight was a grandfather, says slain child’s dad

Father of toddler killed in Erie mass shooting says reported gunman never seemed distressed or out of the ordinaryThe man who killed eight people, before turning the gun on himself, in a mass … more

Coral Murphy Marcos and agencies (via Guardian) | 10/11/26

Federal Agencies Face Today’s Deadline to Patch Five Flax Typhoon CVEs Spanning a Decade

Federal agencies face a hard deadline today, October 11, 2026, to remediate or discontinue use of five specific software products identified by CISA as actively exploited by the threat actor Flax … more

Heath Callahan (via Forkast) | 10/11/26