Elegance, grandeur and charm: winners of the 2025 New Zealand architecture awards – in pictures

A pristine copy of Superman No 1, the character's first solo title from 1939, has sold for $9.12 million, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold. The comic was discovered in an attic in California last year and represents a significant piece of comic book history, marking the first time a character had their own title devoted entirely to them.

Fundraisers for Palestinian civilians in Gaza report a significant decline in donations since the ceasefire was announced in October. Organizers indicate that the perception of reduced need for aid has contributed to this 'catastrophic' drop, despite ongoing struggles with illness, hunger, and malnutrition among the population as winter approaches.

At the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, a coalition of at least 29 countries has threatened to block any resolution that does not include a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. This escalation follows Brazil's plans to drop such a roadmap amid opposition from petro-states. The situation has intensified as negotiations are set to continue into the weekend.

Chelsea is set to face Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT. Fans are encouraged to engage during the match, sharing their thoughts and snacks as the game unfolds. Live updates and scores are available through The Guardian.

The Justice Department is investigating the handling of the mortgage fraud case involving California Senator Adam Schiff. The inquiry focuses on whether two allies of former President Trump influenced the investigation, as prosecutors face challenges in building their case. The investigation is overseen by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Cabinet ministers have condemned allegations of racism against Nigel Farage from his teenage years as 'repulsive.' Approximately 20 individuals have come forward, claiming to have witnessed or experienced Farage's behavior. Liz Kendall expressed her shock at the reported accounts, while Keir Starmer has called for Farage to address these serious claims.

A fully digitised collection of the Nuremberg trial records has been launched online to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the legal efforts to bring Nazi leaders to justice. This initiative, which took 25 years to complete, provides open access to every official document from the trials, held by the Harvard Law School library, for researchers worldwide.

The US jobs market added 119,000 jobs in September, as reported in a monthly jobs report delayed by six weeks due to a federal government shutdown. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the highest level since 2021, and the government has announced that no report for October will be issued. This figure exceeded analysts' expectations of 51,000 jobs for the month.