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:
- One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region reported by BBC News
- EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children reported by BBC News
- Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds 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:
- Saudi designer Dania Shinkar: ‘I love the idea of creating pieces that feel deeply personal’ reported by Arab News
- Saudi Arabia, Gulf peers raise interest rates after US Fed hike reported by Arab News
- Israeli rights group accuses government of pursuing ‘elimination project’ in West Bank reported by Arab News
Business
In business and markets:
- OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents reported by BBC News
- Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm? reported by BBC News
- I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job reported by BBC News
Technology
In technology:
- Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC reported by BBC News
- Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity reported by BBC News
- Nvidia boss says AI 'doesn't need new laws' as safety concerns grow reported by BBC News
Sports
And in sport:
- How an Aston Villa fringe player became Europe's most prolific scorer reported by BBC Sport
- Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15 reported by BBC Sport
- Weekly sports quiz: What was PM's Great North Run time? 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.
