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As much as 70% of tasks in computer-based jobs could be transformed or replaced by AI, according to a new study. Experts from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said artificial intelligence was likely to have a “seismic impact” on the economy and society. According to its new report on the technology, jobs reliant on computer-based tasks such as project management, marketing and administrative support are the most likely to be reshaped by the emergence of AI. The think tank has called for greater government intervention on the issue, warning that AI policy is currently too focused on accelerating…

Television chef Gino D’Acampo has denied a string of claims he made sexualised comments and gestures to female employees behind the scenes of his popular programmes. ITV News reports dozens of former staff and freelances have detailed alleged experiences they described as “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous” while working with him over a period of more than 12 years. One woman claimed that in 2019 she saw the celebrity chef – a regular on ITV show This Morning – appearing to threaten a colleague over an ice cream.

US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court Thursday for “illegitimate and baseless” investigations targeting America and its ally Israel, the White House said. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the Middle East.

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham surrendered their first-leg lead in a heavy defeat to Liverpool Jamie Redknapp said he had never before seen a team wilt and roll over quite like Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham following the side’s ‘horrendous’ Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Liverpool. After coming away from the first leg with a 1-0 lead, Postecoglou’s men were put to the sword at Anfield, with Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk all hitting the target. It secured the Reds a 4-0 victory on the night – and a 4-1 win on aggregate from the two-legged tie – and…

Tottenham were thrashed 4-0 at Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final on Thursday night, with Jamie Carragher labelling three Spurs midfielders a ‘disgrace’ for their performance. It was complete dominance for the Reds at Anfield and that translated to a one-sided scoreline thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk. Spurs had won the first leg 1-0 in north London, but it was hard to imagine how they managed that after watching the second contest. Carragher was stunned with how poor Tottenham’s midfield was at Anfield, slamming the performances of the central trio of…

Marcus Rashford and Ruben Amorim did not gel at all at Manchester United Ruben Amorim says he could not get his message across to Marcus Rashford, feeling that he was not grasping his ideas in the pitch or in training. The relationship between Amorim and Rashford quickly fell apart after the Portuguese arrived as Red Devils boss and the England international was ousted from the first team. Rashford last played for Manchester United on 12 December and after links with numerous clubs over the winter transfer window he made a loan switch to Aston Villa until the end of…

Tottenham were put to the sword by Arne Slot’s relentless Liverpool at Anfield Ange Postecoglou insisted he did not care about the damning comments Jamie Redknapp made about his Tottenham side in the wake of their crushing Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Liverpool. Spurs held a one-goal advantage heading into to this evening’s second leg but were blown away on Merseyside, with Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk all finding the back of the net. It secured Liverpool – the defending champions – a 4-1 win on aggregate over the two-legged tie, setting up what promises to be…

Arsenal defender William Saliba has been identified as an ‘absolute priority’ for Real Madrid in the next transfer window, according to reports in France. The 23-year-old had a slow start to life as an Arsenal player, signing for the club in 2019 but then heading out on a trio of loan spells. After returning to former club Saint-Etienne and then moving to Nice and Marseille on short-term deals, the centre-back finally got the chance to shine with the Gunners in the 2022/23 season. Since then he has been thoroughly impressive, a fixture in the heart of Arsenal’s defence and quickly…

Robbie Fowler has opened up on his footballing career and departure from Liverpool but insisted there is one thing that still bugs him to this day. Despite growing up as an Everton fan, Fowler joined the Reds’ academy at the age of 11 and went on to make his debut for the club seven years later in a League Cup win against Fulham. And the striker soon made headlines in the second leg of the cup tie a fortnight later, scoring all five goals in his side’s 5-0 win at Anfield. From there, Fowler blossomed into one of England’s most…

Gino D’Acampo has denied the allegations Gino D’Acampo is facing allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour. Dozens of people have come forward to speak about their experience working with him over a period of 12 years. The investigation by ITV News found that at least one production company that worked with the celebrity chef were aware of concerns that were raised but continued to work with him. His behaviour has been described by some people as ‘unacceptable,’ ‘distressing’ and ‘horrendous’. D’Acampo has ‘firmly denied’ the allegations, and said they are ‘deeply upsetting’. The Italian chef, 48, is best known…