Egypt’s Climate-Resilient ‘Super Corals’ Are Starting to Feel the Heat 16. October 2026 (11:00) Scientists can’t agree why reefs in the Red Sea have long been immune to bleaching. The answer could be the key to saving these tough corals as climate change begins taking its toll.(Wired)
Infantino told by top Fifa figures to scrap or depoliticise peace prize after Trump furore 16. October 2026 (10:58) Backlash greeted award of prize to US presidentFifa committee to make recommendations this yearDonald Trump is likely to end up as the only political leader awarded the Fifa peace prize after Gianni Infantino was told at Thursday’s meeting of the Fifa council to make major changes or scrap the controversial award.The Guardian has learned that several council members demanded the award be abolished and others called for the prize to be depoliticised, with Fifa’s football social responsibility committee to make a recommendation before the next council meeting in Doha on 16 December. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Greens leader denies knowledge of ‘secret dossier’ on how to handle Jordon Steele-John misconduct allegations 16. October 2026 (10:55) David Shoebridge says 47-page document not ‘made by, used by, or seen by’ his office as matter referred to parliamentary standards commissionGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastGreens leader David Shoebridge has denied knowledge of the existence of an alleged crisis management document on how to deal with allegations against Jordon Steele-John being made public.The Nine newspapers reported on Friday afternoon the existence of a “secret dossier”, first drafted in 2016, which contained misconduct allegations against the Western Australian Greens senator and how to suppress their media coverage.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Flash floods kill five and destroy villages in central Nepal 16. October 2026 (10:51) Landslide blocks river and triggers downstream flooding, while summer temperatures persist in PortugalFlash floods have swept through Nepal’s central Gorkha district after a pre-dawn landslide on 11 October blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, triggering severe downstream flooding. At least five people have died, and almost 100 have been rescued. Two villages in the worst-affected Chumanubri rural municipality were reportedly destroyed, with homes, roads and bridges washed away. Part of a hydropower station was also damaged.After river levels surged from 2 metres to nearly 8.5 metres within hours, the national disaster risk reduction and management authority reported that 204 homes were damaged, and more than 650 people had been affected. More than 100 foreign trekkers were stranded in the popular hiking region. The floods come just two months after catastrophic flooding and landslides devastated parts of the country on the border with Tibet, leaving thousands dead or missing. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jenrick claims Farage has done more to stand against racism than ‘almost anybody’ 16. October 2026 (10:40) Reform MP defends leader after ITV footage shows official warning Farage he is ‘protecting’ candidate over racist David Lammy commentsRobert Jenrick has sought to defend Reform UK against fresh allegations that it hosts extremists by claiming that Nigel Farage has “probably done more than almost anybody to stand against racism and the far right”.The remarks came after Farage was berated by a Reform official for “protecting” a mayoral candidate who was accused of making racist remarks about the former Labour deputy prime minister David Lammy. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man arrested over arson attack that killed family 'was recently released from prison and is believed to have worked for Traveller gang'
Jenrick likens shocking racism and sexism in Reform to BBC paedo scandals claiming all parties have 'bad apples' after TV probe