Today's briefing from the automated newsdesk. These are the most recent front-page stories from the publishers we monitor, refreshed throughout the day.
World
On the international desk, these reports are leading:
- Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing reported by BBC News
- Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree reported by BBC News
- Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured 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:
- A stable Afghanistan post 9/11 is in US interests says former US diplomat reported by Al Jazeera
- Mexican authorities rescue eight from violent cartel’s secret site reported by Al Jazeera
- US forces 99 vessels to alter course amid Iran blockade reported by Arab News
Business
In business and markets:
- Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks reported by BBC News
- US inflation holds steady as diesel prices pass $6 a gallon reported by BBC News
- UK economy grew faster than expected in July reported by BBC News
Technology
In technology:
- PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off? reported by BBC News
- UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI reported by BBC News
- Does this AI comic make you laugh? reported by BBC News
Sports
And in sport:
- Murphy beats Trump in deciding frame to reach semis reported by BBC Sport
- Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row reported by BBC Sport
- Glitzy innovations but Duplantis still wins - new Ultimate Championship begins 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.
