Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years 13. October 2026 (08:00) Exclusive: Homes demolished along east coast after being deemed too vulnerable to live in, figures revealSeaside communities along the east coast of England have lost at least 183 homes to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, figures obtained by the Guardian reveal.After councils judged properties across the Yorkshire and East Anglian coasts too vulnerable to remain safely occupied, the homes were proactively demolished. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Same-sex couple sue over Slovakia’s refusal to register marriage 13. October 2026 (08:00) Case of couple who wed legally in Austria exposes clash between EU court ruling and national restrictionsA same-sex couple are suing authorities in Slovakia for refusing to register their Austrian marriage, testing whether a landmark EU court ruling can turn recognition abroad into legal security at home.Their fight exposes a clash between European obligations and national restrictions – and what that means for LGBTQ+ people living under Robert Fico’s populist-nationalist government. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Card surcharge ban used as ‘cover’ for larger price increases by Australian businesses, experts say 13. October 2026 (07:13) ‘Round-up’ pricing in items such as coffee suggests increases are exceeding the typical 1.5% surcharge feeFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBusinesses are using the recent ban on credit card surcharges as “cover” to pass along much larger price increases to customers, experts say, as cafes and restaurants struggle to cope with climbing costs and rising interest rates.Credit card surcharges, typically worth about 1.5% of the transaction, were banned from 1 October, as part of a Reserve Bank-led reform aimed at improving transparency for customers and, ultimately, lowering bank fees. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost 13. October 2026 (07:02) An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president. (BBC News)
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast 13. October 2026 (06:29) Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash floodingAt least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding that downed trees and electricity poles, blocked roads and inundated homes.Simon claimed the life of a 71-year-old man who died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo in the southern state of Guerrero, governor Evelyn Salgado said at a press conference. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
