Australian author guilty of creating child sex abuse material over erotic novelGetty ImagesThe erotic age-gap novel sexually objectifies children, a judge has saidAn Australian author has been found guilty of creating child sex abuse material in the form of an erotic age-gap romance novel.A New South Wales (NSW) court heard the book explores a relationship between 18-year-old Lucy and her...

New York City extreme cold weather leaves 18 dead, Mamdani saysGetty ImagesTemperatures are rising after days of extreme cold and snow in the city A total of 18 people have died as a result of a period of extreme cold weather in New York City, its mayor has said.Since late January, the city has endured a cold snap, including 13 days of temperatures of 0C (32F) or below – one of the longest...

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James Van Der Beek, Dawson's Creek actor, dies aged 48Emma SaundersandNardine Saad,Los Angeles, CaliforniaGetty ImagesActor James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson's Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer."Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," his family said in a statement posted to his social media...

Britain's PM faces calls to resign over former ambassador's ties to Epstein Britain's PM faces calls to resign over former ambassador's ties to Epstein Audio will be available later today. Britain's prime minister is facing calls to resign for naming a friend of Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the U.S. Police are also...