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A GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek's family has raised over $2 million (£1.46m) after the actor's death from bowel cancer; several celebrity colleagues have made donations or pledges.

On 26 January in Kotdwar, Mohammad Deepak intervened when activists confronted an elderly Muslim shopkeeper; a video of the encounter went viral. Deepak has since received public praise as well as protests, threats and police complaints involving both unknown people and a complaint against him.

Bijou Phillips is hospitalized in Los Angeles and on dialysis following complications from a prior kidney transplant; more than 1,000 people submitted donor information after her social media plea but doctors have not yet found a match.

American actor James Van Der Beek has died at 48 after a battle with bowel cancer, his family said, and they described his passing as peaceful; he was best known for starring in Dawson's Creek.

Michelle Yeoh accepted the Honorary Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin Film Festival, wiping away tears as she spoke of gratitude and her career. Filmmaker Sean Baker presented her and their short film Sandiwara is due to premiere in Berlin on Friday.

Heather McComb posted a throwback photo and a written tribute following James Van Der Beek's death; a GoFundMe set up for his wife and six children has raised more than $1.5 million.

An exhibition in Milan shows 39 photographs by Giampaolo Sgura documenting dress rehearsals for the Feb. 6 Winter Olympics opening ceremony; the show runs at Palazzo Castiglioni through Feb. 17 and will join the Olympic Museum's permanent collection.

The 76th Berlin Film Festival opened with Shahrbanoo Sadat's film 'No Good Men', which follows a woman rethinking relationships and draws on scenes from the 2021 Kabul withdrawal.

Former Dawson's Creek co-stars including Busy Philipps, Mary-Margaret Humes and Krysten Ritter posted Instagram tributes after James Van Der Beek's death, and a GoFundMe was set up to assist his widow Kimberley and their six children.

Radio 1 breakfast presenter Greg James will cycle 630 miles (1,000 km) across the UK on a tandem bike over eight days in March for Comic Relief; he will ride mostly solo each day and will be joined at times by other Radio 1 presenters and special guests. This is his third Red Nose Day challenge, after charity triathlons in 2016 and a combined cycling-and-climbing challenge in 2018.

Actor James Van Der Beek died at 48 after a two-year battle with colon cancer; weeks earlier he had posted a video saying New Year's resolutions were better made in spring.

The Princess of Wales visited Castle Hill Academy in New Addington, Croydon for a Children's Mental Health Week art session, where she joined pupils making 'belonging maps' and told a child 'kindness is key'.

James Van Der Beek died aged 48 after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer, his family announced; Dawson's Creek co-stars, including Mary-Margaret Humes, shared tributes and the family has asked for privacy.

Gisele Pelicot says her partner Jean-Loup helped her find the strength to waive anonymity and face her ex-husband and other defendants at the December 2024 trial, which ended in convictions and a 20-year sentence for Dominique Pelicot.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen posted a joint Instagram video opposing President Trump's directive to remove the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument, protesters gathered at the site, and Manhattan officials said they would reinstate the flag.

Actor James Van Der Beek, who had been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, said the diagnosis led him to make life changes; his wife announced he died peacefully at 48.

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won ice dance gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics with 225.82 points, narrowly edging Madison Chock and Evan Bates.

Sally Dynevor recalled that her 2009 breast cancer diagnosis 'completely changed' her life and said her Coronation Street storyline prompted her to get checked; former co-star Beverley Callard has since revealed her own diagnosis and is reported to be preparing for treatment.

A West Midlands salon group is offering free haircuts to people who donate at least 12 inches of natural hair to the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs and supports more than 2,000 children and young people each year.

Ralph Lauren, aged 86, opened New York Fashion Week in a transformed marble palazzo that evoked his country estate. The collection was grand in scale but mixed comfort and real-world styling, and the brand's recent cultural momentum was noted.

Luton Town said a man who sent racist messages to striker Elijah Adebayo has been banned from matches for four years after pleading guilty; the club said players and staff have faced repeated online abuse.

Halle Berry, 59, said women are often treated as finished at ages 50 to 70 and urged that they ‘reclaim the narrative’ while discussing an upcoming film and her work on menopause and women’s health.

AA Dhand will act as ambassador for Write Across Bradford, an eight-week BBC Writers programme that will select 12 emerging writers for workshops, masterclasses and networking; applications close 10 March at 12:00 GMT.

During a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Prince William joined a training session for girls aged 10–15 in Riyadh and was asked whether the Princess of Wales had accompanied him; he said she had not. The visit included a crossbar challenge, the presentation of shirts for William and his children, and meetings with Saudi officials.

Martin Frizell told Lorraine Kelly that his wife Fiona Phillips, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's four years ago, is deteriorating and he criticised the government for removing diagnosis targets and for current funding decisions on dementia treatments.

Jordan Stolz, 21, arrives at Milano Cortina as a seven-time world champion and the favourite in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m; his Olympic programme begins on Wednesday with the men's 1000m and will continue across the next 11 days.

Robbie Williams will perform an intimate concert at Aviva Studios in Manchester on 27 February as part of War Child's Brits Week; proceeds will support War Child's work for children affected by war.

More than 4,800 people aged 19–24 began apprenticeships in the West Midlands last academic year, yet a local training provider's survey found 54% of young people were unaware apprenticeships were available in their area.

At New York Fashion Week, Ralph Lauren staged his fall 2026 show at the Clock Tower building, pairing earth-toned fabrics with metallic accents. The collection mixed Victorian-inspired romance with modern touches such as chain‑mail details and silver accessories.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has opened gross misconduct investigations into officers and staff over how safeguarding concerns at Stathern Lodge were handled; the camp leader was arrested the next day and has since been convicted and jailed.