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2026-02-12 12:46:15 (20 hours ago)

James Van Der Beek obituary

American actor best known for his role in the television drama Dawson’s Creek

For a worldwide generation of young television viewers in the 1990s, James Van Der Beek, who has died aged 48 after suffering from cancer, provided the role model of a sensitive male teenager. As the fresh-faced Dawson Leery in the American drama Dawson’s Creek (1998-2003) – shown in the UK on Channel 4 and then on Channel 5 – he starred in a series portraying friendship, first love and the trials and tribulations of adolescence in the fictional coastal town of Capeside, Massachusetts.

The nerdy Dawson’s idealism and habit of over-analysing often give him unrealistic expectations and a tendency to make long emotional speeches. “It’s not about the kiss – it’s about the journey and creating a sustaining magic,” he reflects in an early episode.

Fox News - Video

2026-02-12 12:43:45 (20 hours ago)

Kimmel takes aim at GOP lawmaker's remarks about illegal immigrants

Jimmy Kimmel took aim at GOP Rep. Lisa McClain on Tuesday over remarks the congresswoman made about illegal immigrants committing crimes, joking that the comments were about the Epstein files.

Le Monde - World News

2026-02-12 12:41:51 (20 hours ago)

Indian officials clear deal to purchase Rafale fighter jets from France

New Delhi, seeking to reduce its military dependence on Russia, cleared the proposal to purchase $39 billion of defense equipment days before French President Emmanuel Macron's visit.

The Guardian - World News

2026-02-12 12:41:35 (20 hours ago)

‘It’s emptiness’: banned Ukrainian athlete accuses IOC of fuelling Russia’s propaganda

• Vladyslav Heraskevych: decision ‘a terrible mistake’

• Skeleton racer told of ban minutes before competition

Vladyslav Heraskevych has accused the International Olympic Committee of doing Russia’s propaganda for them after he was barred from racing in the Winter Games because he wanted to wear a “helmet of memory” in honour of Ukraine’s war dead.

In one of the most controversial decisions in recent Olympic history, the Ukrainian skeleton racer was informed only minutes before he was due to compete that his accreditation had been rescinded.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-02-12 12:40:00 (20 hours ago)

LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – Copa del Rey, semifinal first leg

Follow the game's build-up, analysis, and live text commentary as Atletico host Barca in Spain's main cup competition.

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-02-12 12:39:37 (20 hours ago)

NFL star Myles Garrett turns photographer for girlfriend Chloe Kim's historic Olympic quest

NFL star Myles Garrett captured his girlfriend, Chloe Kim, at the Olympics with his own camera as she seeks a historic third consecutive halfpipe gold medal.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-02-12 12:38:43 (20 hours ago)

Israel charges two over betting on military operations

A civilian and a military reservist were suspected of placing bets on future military operations.

Le Monde - World News

2026-02-12 12:38:21 (20 hours ago)

France calls Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, to resign

An edited video of Albanese's remarks at a conference prompted France's foreign minister to demand the UN expert's resignation, denouncing her comments as 'outrageous.'

Fox News - Video

2026-02-12 12:36:35 (20 hours ago)

Dem says 'worst of the worst' are Americans, not immigrants

Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., scolded Attorney General Pam Bondi over federal immigration enforcement during a combative congressional hearing Wednesday.

The Guardian - World News

2026-02-12 12:36:34 (20 hours ago)

Pentagon policy chief tells European Nato members to step up combat capabilities

Elbridge Colby tells meeting in Brussels that US plans to reduce conventional forces in Europe but remains committed to Nato alliance

The Pentagon’s policy chief, Elbridge Colby, has told European Nato defence ministers in Brussels that they need to step up their combat capabilities and take the lead in protecting their continent from the Russian threat.

The influential undersecretary for war, sent by the White House in place of his boss, Pete Hegseth, said the US would reduce conventional forces in Europe but insisted Washington remained committed to the military alliance.

CBC News - Top Stories

2026-02-12 12:36:04 (20 hours ago)

Military police 'rushed to judgment' before officer's suicide, watchdog finds

Canada's military police watchdog is sharply criticizing the handling of a sexual assault investigation involving Maj. Cristian Hiestand, an air force officer who took his own life in January 2022.

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-02-12 12:35:32 (20 hours ago)

Federal judge orders deported Venezuelans to be returned to US

Federal judge orders 137 Venezuelan deportees returned to U.S., ruling they were denied due process. Men were sent to El Salvador's CECOT prison.