It's day two of the COP26 climate summit and one major deal, it seems, is in the bag. More than 100 world leaders will promise to end and reverse deforestation by 2030. The pledge includes almost £14bn ($19.2bn) in public and private backing, with a £1.1bn fund to protect the world's second largest tropical rainforest - in the Congo Basin. For Prime Minister Boris Johnson, hosting the meeting in Glasgow, it's a "landmark agreement". Felling trees contributes to climate change because forests absorb vast amounts of the warming gas CO2. Some 28 nations will commit to removing deforestation from agricultural production, such as with palm oil, soya and cocoa, while 30 corporations will commit to end investment in activities linked to deforestation.
The countries who say they will sign the pledge - including Canada, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - cover around 85% of the world's forests. "Having Brazil signing the deal is really important," says Ana Yang, of think tank Chatham House's Sustainability Accelerator. Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in the country hit a 12-year high last year. But analysts say the deal's effectiveness will depend on its detail and the ability to channel funds to those who can implement it. Prof Simon Lewis, of University College London, says the world "has been here before" with a 2014 declaration in New York failing to slow deforestation at all.

In a video message on Monday, the Queen urged leaders attending the summit to "rise above the politics of the moment" to create a "safer, stabler future" for the planet. Earlier:

Meanwhile, the arrival of world leaders has triggered a series of demos across Glasgow. Greta Thunberg told fellow young climate activists at one protest that politicians were "pretending to take our future seriously".

Further creation of "all-lane" smart motorways should be halted until their safety can be ensured, MPs say. Where the hard shoulder was once reserved for broken-down vehicles, the schemes open it permanently to traffic, to increase capacity. Smart motorways use technology to maintain traffic flow and 235 miles of them in England currently have no hard shoulder. But critics say this has contributed to deaths. The Commons Transport Select Committee says there's not enough safety and economic data to justify continuing with plans for an additional 300 miles by 2025. It wants the rollout delayed until five years of data is available. The Department for Transport says it will consider the recommendations.

The row over post-Brexit fishing rights has taken a new turn, with French President Emmanuel Macron delaying measures against the UK. France had threatened to block British fishing boats from its ports from midnight, after the UK and Jersey denied permits to dozens of French boats to operate in waters near their coastline. But Mr Macron told French media this would not happen while negotiations were ongoing. UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss had accused France of "unfairly" setting a deadline to issue more permits and rejected claims the UK had breached the Brexit trade deal. Here's what the row is all about.

The Queen's message to world leaders at the COP26 climate summit leads several papers. The Daily Telegraph paraphrases her speech with the headline: "Rise above politics for the sake of our children." The Times picks up on the Queen's reference to her "great pride" in the leading role her late husband played "in encouraging people to protect our fragile planet". The Daily Express sees the message as "deeply personal" and "full of pride" for the Duke of Edinburgh, who was an early champion of environmental causes. Meanwhile, the Metro notes the colour of the monarch's dress, with the headline: "Her Majesty the green."

There was a rare treat for skywatchers on the Yorkshire coast at the weekend, when the Northern Lights were visible much further south than usual. Check out the pictures - and read why it happened. Meanwhile, there was a very different reaction to a Halloween display in Rothley, Leicestershire. Jo and Rob Flower had a visit from police, who asked them to "tone down" their elaborate decorations after a complaint. The couple pointed out the spooky scene was raising money for charity.

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