Your daily inspection of the news. Here is what is leading the world's trusted newsrooms at this hour, organised by section and linked to every original story.
World
On the international desk, these reports are leading:
- Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition reported by BBC News
- Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told reported by BBC News
- Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan reported by BBC News
Pakistan
From Pakistan, the latest developments:
- Naqvi comes to CDA chairman, Islamabad IG's defence as they draw flak for carriage video showing 'colonial practice' reported by Dawn
- Naqvi comes to CDA chairman, Islamabad IG's defence as carriage video draws flak reported by Dawn
- MQM-P says will be approaching other parties to set off 'grand national dialogue' on new provinces reported by Dawn
Middle East
Across the Middle East, newsrooms are reporting:
- Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence reported by Al Jazeera
- Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition reported by Al Jazeera
- How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians reported by Al Jazeera
Business
In business and markets:
- Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms reported by BBC News
- Founder of China's Evergrande sentenced to life in prison reported by BBC News
- Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran reported by BBC News
Technology
In technology:
- UK business hit by 'daylight robbery' 1500% price hike for invoicing software reported by BBC News
- 81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown reported by BBC News
- Monzo down as some users unable to make card payments or transfers reported by BBC News
Sports
And in sport:
- Curran's Test recall hopes dashed by surgery reported by BBC Sport
- Briton Hennessy in talks for undisputed title fight reported by BBC Sport
- Tottenham in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush reported by BBC Sport
This briefing is generated by the News Inspection newsdesk and updates throughout the day as new reports arrive. All journalism referenced above belongs to the credited publishers. Follow the links for the full stories.
