Retired Australian teacher discovers the oldest fossil of its kind in southern hemisphere – and a new species
Robert Beattie, 82, has found specimens of a 151m-year-old midge that challenge what we know about how the insects evolved
Donna Lu
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/nov/09/retired-australian-teacher-discovers-new-fossil-species-oldest-in-southern-hemisphere

Review
All Her Fault review – Sarah Snook’s terrifying thriller is an absolute pleasure to watch
This extraordinarily tight child kidnap drama knits all its threads together brilliantly – and the mighty Snook of Succession fame shines as a mother whose son is missing
Lucy Mangan
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/nov/07/all-her-fault-review-sarah-snook-andrea-mara

Continental thrift: five of the best cities in Europe for vintage shopping
From flea markets in Berlin to thrift stores in Athens, a vintage shopping veteran picks her favourite places to shop for preloved bargains and unique souvenirs
Sarah Rodrigues
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/nov/09/continental-thrift-five-of-the-best-cities-in-europe-for-vintage-shopping

The best Advent calendars in the US: 19 unique picks for a delightful Christmas countdown
From wine to whisky, beauty treats to candy surprises, these are our favorite Advent calendars to make the holidays merry and bright
Bernadette Machard de Gramont
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2025/nov/08/best-advent-calendars-us-christmas-gifts