The stories shaping the day, section by section. As always, every headline below is credited to the newsroom that reported it, one click from the full story.
World
On the international desk, these reports are leading:
- Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears reported by BBC News
- Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school reported by BBC News
- Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss 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:
- Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’ reported by Al Jazeera
- What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race reported by Al Jazeera
- England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test reported by Al Jazeera
Business
In business and markets:
- Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says reported by BBC News
- Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs reported by BBC News
- UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget reported by BBC News
Technology
In technology:
- Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public reported by BBC News
- 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
Sports
And in sport:
- Le Court takes Tour green jersey with Great Orme stage win reported by BBC Sport
- We don't have enough wingers for start of season - Iraola reported by BBC Sport
- What does Heggebo's deception ban mean for football? 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.
