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- 1Lando Norris faces online abuse after Colapinto ban call●Lando Norris targeted by online abuse after calling for Franco Colapinto ban
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has been targeted by online abuse after calling for Franco Colapinto to be banned, the Guardian reports. The comments follow an incident between the two drivers, prompting a hostile reaction from some fans. The episode has renewed debate about fan abuse directed at drivers on social media and about how the sport handles on-track clashes and their aftermath.
- 2Manchester City guilty verdict could bring profound consequences●Ever feel you’ve been cheated? Consequences could be profound after Manchester City guilty verdict | Jonathan Wilson
Manchester City have been found guilty following a disciplinary process, and Guardian columnist Jonathan Wilson argues the consequences of the verdict could be profound for English football. The ruling raises questions about competitive fairness, potential penalties and what precedent it sets for financial regulation in the sport.
- 3Elizabeth Holmes reportedly to be moved to halfway house next year●Theranos founder reportedly to be transferred to halfway home next year
Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the disgraced blood-testing startup Theranos, is reportedly set to be transferred from prison to a halfway home next year, according to a Guardian report. She is serving a sentence for fraud convictions tied to Theranos. The reported early move is drawing discussion about her sentence and the broader Theranos saga.
- 4Super El Niño pushes global temperatures to record highs●Super El Niño bursts through temperature record months ahead of peak
A powerful El Niño event has driven global temperatures past previous records months before the phenomenon is expected to reach its peak, according to a Guardian report. Scientists warn the early surge suggests 2026 could see exceptional heat, adding pressure on governments ahead of climate negotiations.
- 5El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months●El Niño projected to cause 450k deaths in next six months
A new projection reported by the Guardian warns that the ongoing El Niño weather pattern could be linked to around 450,000 extra deaths over the next six months. The figure reflects anticipated impacts on food security, disease and extreme weather in vulnerable regions. The scale of the estimate is drawing attention to how severe this El Niño episode and its humanitarian consequences could prove.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to raise the cash rate to 4.6% at its upcoming board meeting, which would take borrowing costs to their highest level since 2011. The Guardian reports markets and economists are bracing for the hike, with homeowners facing further pressure on mortgage repayments as the bank continues its fight against persistent inflation.
- 7Researchers find no solid evidence daylight saving time harms mental health●No solid evidence daylight savings time affects mental health, researchers find
Researchers say there is no solid evidence that daylight saving time transitions affect mental health, challenging widely shared claims that clock changes trigger depression, anxiety or other psychological problems. The finding, reported by The Guardian, pushes back against popular assumptions about the health effects of switching clocks twice a year, a topic that resurfaces whenever countries debate abolishing the practice.
- 8New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m over unpermitted generators●New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators
New Jersey regulators have imposed a $1.1 million fine on DataOne's Vineland datacenter after a visual investigation, conducted with Floodlight and the Guardian, revealed dozens of unpermitted generators at the facility. The penalty is described as a record for the state regulator, highlighting scrutiny of datacenter infrastructure and its environmental compliance.
- 9Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has for the first time formally committed to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target year of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a notable step for Europe's largest economy, which has historically leaned heavily on coal and gas. Climate campaigners are likely to press for details on how the target will be enforced and funded, while industry groups will watch the plan's impact on energy costs.
- 10Scientists warn Earth's planetary boundaries have been breached●'Planetary boundaries' necessary for flourishing of life have been breached
Scientists warn that the 'planetary boundaries' needed for life to flourish on Earth have been crossed, according to a Guardian report. The assessment suggests humanity has pushed critical Earth-system limits past safe levels, intensifying concerns about the climate crisis and the long-term stability of the conditions that support human civilisation.
- 11Teenager writes letters to jailed climate activists in new documentary●Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentary
A new Guardian documentary follows Max, a 14-year-old struggling with climate anxiety, as he writes letters to climate activists serving prison sentences for direct action. Through their correspondence, he seeks to understand the human stories behind protest and why so many climate campaigners in the UK have ended up behind bars.
- 12UK publishes damning climate crisis national security findings●UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report
The UK government has released the findings of a national security assessment on the climate crisis, described as damning in its conclusions about the threats posed by global warming. The Guardian reports the document had previously been withheld, with attention focusing on Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband over its publication and what it reveals about Britain's preparedness.
- 13Larissa Waters quits as Greens leader citing ill health●Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health
Larissa Waters has stepped down as leader of the Australian Greens because of ill health, according to The Guardian. Her resignation creates a leadership vacancy at the head of the party just as it navigates federal politics, and colleagues and supporters are likely to debate who should succeed her and what the change means for the Greens' direction.
- 14Study finds high-mileage electric cars more reliable than petrol●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EVs degrade quickly. Commenters online are debating the finding, with many citing EVs' simpler drivetrains and fewer moving parts as a likely explanation for their durability.
- 15Saudi Aramco scientists helped write key UN climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
The Guardian reports that scientists from Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco have worked as authors on IPCC climate assessment reports, the scientific assessments that underpin global climate policy. The story highlights the contradiction of oil industry researchers helping shape the world's most authoritative climate science, and it is drawing criticism of the IPCC's review and authorship processes.
- 16Climate Anxiety Support Groups Grapple With Eco-Grief●Climate Change Anxiety Support Group Cafe:Let’sTalk-“This is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly”-Guardian UK
Support group meetings branded as 'Climate Change Anxiety Cafe: Let's Talk' are drawing attention, with participants quoting a Guardian UK framing that today's climate disasters are 'not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly.' The gatherings offer a space for people to process distress over global warming, while the deliberately-caused framing is fueling debate about blame, accountability and how to cope with climate-related despair.