James Van Der Beek to sell Dawson’s Creek ‘treasures’ to pay for cancer treatment 13. November 2025 (03:53) Actor, 48, who revealed colorectal cancer diagnosis last year, to also auction memorabilia from Varsity BluesActor James Van Der Beek will once again be selling collector’s items from some of his beloved films and TV shows, including Dawson’s Creek, to help pay for his treatment for colorectal cancer.
“I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it’s clear that the time is now,” Van Der Beek told People.The collection, which includes an outfit he wore in the Dawson’s Creek pilot, and a hat featured in the 1999 film Varsity Blues, will be auctioned at Propstore’s annual Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which runs from 5 December to 7 December. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Court dismisses Bruce Lehrmann’s bid for restraining order against Daily Mail reporter 13. November 2025 (03:48) Former Liberal staffer accused a reporter of stalking him in Tasmania, with her story’s headline describing him as a ‘despised party boy hiding at the end of the Earth’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s bid to take out a restraining order against a journalist for alleged stalking has been dismissed.Lehrmann had launched legal action in Hobart magistrates court against Karleigh Smith, a senior Daily Mail reporter based in NSW. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Alleged gambling kingpin linked to scam centres extradited from Thailand to China 13. November 2025 (03:07) She Zhijiang’s empire includes gambling complex Shwe Kokko that US has tied to regional scam and trafficking networksShe Zhijiang, an alleged transnational crime kingpin accused by Beijing of having run more than 200 illegal online gambling operations, is being extradited to China from Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai police have said.The Chinese national is perhaps the most prominent figure among Asia’s alleged cybercrime operators to be arrested, and has been linked to regional scam networks by the US. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Stunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar storm 13. November 2025 (03:05) The geomagnetic storm, caused by powerful bursts of energy from the sun, also postponed the launch of two Mars-bound Nasa spacecraft in the USFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers enjoyed a stunning treat on Wednesday night, with the southern lights visible across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.The aurora australis that lit up the sky resulted from what has been dubbed a “cannibal” solar storm. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Liberals formally abandon net zero emissions target after months of infighting over climate and energy policy 13. November 2025 (02:47) Opposition leader Sussan Ley to announce decision made by shadow ministry a day after five-hour party room debateThe Liberal party will abandon a firm net zero emissions target, siding with the Nationals to end the Coalition’s commitment to the climate goal.The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is expected to announce the decision on Thursday afternoon after the Liberal shadow ministry met to finally resolve a position following months of bitter infighting. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sydney ‘fortune teller’ allegedly ran $70m fraud by telling clients she saw a billionaire in their future 13. November 2025 (02:37) Anya Phan, 54, who also claimed to be a feng shui master, allegedly exploited vulnerable clients who took out loans based on her predictionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA self-proclaimed fortune teller and feng shui master who allegedly orchestrated a highly sophisticated $70m money laundering syndicate across Sydney has been charged.New South Wales police arrested two women, Anya Phan, 53, and a 25-year-old, at a property in Dover Heights in Sydney’s east on Wednesday morning. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US House will vote next week on bill compelling release of Epstein files 13. November 2025 (02:00) Mike Johnson announced move hours after swearing in Adelita Grijalva, whose signature triggered vote Mike Johnson, the US House speaker, told reporters on Wednesday he will put the bill compelling the release of government files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on the House floor next week.“We are gonna put that on the floor for [a] full vote next week, soon as we get back,” the speaker told reporters, as the chamber gathered to debate legislation to reopen the government. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors 13. November 2025 (01:01) As Keir Starmer announces SMRs to be built in Wales, US ambassador says Britain should choose ‘a different path’Keir Starmer has announced that the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors will be built in north Wales – but immediately faced a backlash from Donald Trump’s administration after it pushed for a US manufacturer to be chosen.Wylfa on the island of Anglesey, or Ynys Môn, will be home to three small modular reactors (SMRs) to be built by British manufacturer Rolls-Royce SMR. The government said it will invest £2.5bn. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024 13. November 2025 (01:01) Data also shows an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases of antibiotic-resistant infections a week last yearThe number of deaths linked to superbugs that do not respond to frontline antibiotics increased by 17% in England last year, according to official figures that raise concerns about the ongoing increase in antimicrobial resistance.The figures, released by the UK Health Security Agency, also revealed a large rise in private prescriptions for antibiotics, with 22% dispensed through the private sector in 2024. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hybrid working could help get more disabled people into work, peers say 13. November 2025 (01:01) Lords committee says government should consider including remote working in back-to-work initiativesMinisters could encourage employers to allow more hybrid and remote working to help get greater numbers of disabled people and carers into the workplace, according to a House of Lords committee.A report by a cross-party committee says the government should set out whether it has considered including remote and hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to offer more working flexibility to people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
