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AI has made it ‘close to impossible’ to assess university coursework, regulator says

Office for Students says institutions in England should return to traditional exams and in-person presentations Universities should go back to traditional exams and in-person presentations to grade students after lecturers complained that AI has made it “close to impossible” to assess coursework, according to an investigation by England’s higher education regulator. The Office for Students (OfS) said the credibility of degrees from England’s universities was under threat from the prolific use of AI in essays, dissertations and “open book” exams, with students reporting that their peers boasted

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AI has made it ‘close to impossible’ to assess university coursework, regulator says

Office for Students says institutions in England should return to traditional exams and in-person presentations Universities should go back to traditional exams and in-person presentations to grade students after lecturers complained that AI has made it “close to impossible” to assess coursework, according to an investigation by England’s higher education regulator. The Office for Students (OfS) said the credibility of degrees from England’s universities was under threat from the prolific use of AI in essays, dissertations and “open book” exams, with students reporting that their peers boasted

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season three review – this dull show’s revamp is too little, too late

They’ve sidelined the harfoots, introduced a Stranger Things star and thrown in full-blooded romance. It’s probably not enough to stop the fantasy prequel feeling boring, though

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Why David Walliams' unprecedented legal battle to stay anonymous failed

The 55-year-old was named in reports by ITV News and the Guardian on Tuesday after losing a court bid to stop allegations being made public.

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Trump is considering suspending strikes on Iran amid Saudi and Turkish pressure and new American military movements

Iran announced the burning of four oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and the downing of an American drone over Qeshm Island, while it refused to resume nuclear inspections under the current circumstances. On the other hand, Reuters revealed that US President Donald Trump is considering suspending new strikes on Iran, amid Saudi and Turkish pressure to avoid escalation.

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Trump is considering suspending strikes on Iran amid Saudi and Turkish pressure and new American military movements

Iran announced the burning of four oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and the downing of an American drone over Qeshm Island, while it refused to resume nuclear inspections under the current circumstances. On the other hand, Reuters revealed that US President Donald Trump is considering suspending new strikes on Iran, amid Saudi and Turkish pressure to avoid escalation.

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Watch: Cruise ship overturns after collision with tanker in New Orleans

Around 130 people were rescued from a cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker while docked in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday.

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Guardian to follow lives of eight young people in their search for work

How long will it take? What challenges will they face? Series to shine light on one of biggest crises facing UK ‘The social contract is broken’: young people on feeling shut out of careers Britain is at risk of creating a lost generation. Across the country, almost a million young people – one in eight – are struggling to make the leap from school to the world of work on a lasting basis. Before the landmark Alan Milburn review, which is expected on Tuesday, the Guardian is launching a new series to chronicle the lives of eight young people battling to get a start on the career ladder. Continue

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Guardian to follow lives of eight young people in their search for work

How long will it take? What challenges will they face? Series to shine light on one of biggest crises facing UK ‘The social contract is broken’: young people on feeling shut out of careers Britain is at risk of creating a lost generation. Across the country, almost a million young people – one in eight – are struggling to make the leap from school to the world of work on a lasting basis. Before the landmark Alan Milburn review, which is expected on Tuesday, the Guardian is launching a new series to chronicle the lives of eight young people battling to get a start on the career ladder. Continue

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Our critics’ verdicts on this week’s UK cinema releases

From Cynthia Erivo’s bravura barrister to Johnny Depp’s surprisingly good Scrooge, take a quick glance at this week’s new films *** Continue reading...

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Why so much love between Ireland and Garth Brooks?

Country music superstar Garth Brooks will perform a multi-city tour of Ireland in 2027.

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Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes

Test your football knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

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