What matters today, at a glance. Our automated newsdesk has assembled the day's leading stories from the publishers we track. Follow any link for the full report at its source.
World
On the international desk, these reports are leading:
- UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair reported by BBC News
- Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction reported by BBC News
- Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault 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:
- US pledges $267 million more to fight Ebola in central Africa reported by Arab News
- Ankara and Baghdad agree Turkiye will turn over military camp in northern Iraq reported by Arab News
- US returns stolen antiquities worth $5 million to Syria reported by Arab News
Business
In business and markets:
- OpenAI and Anthropic bosses push UN for global terms on AI reported by BBC News
- Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules reported by BBC News
- Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes reported by BBC News
Technology
In technology:
- OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says reported by BBC News
- AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet reported by BBC News
- OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine reported by BBC News
Sports
And in sport:
- Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip reported by BBC Sport
- When Bellamy watched on as Ronaldo caused lockdown reported by BBC Sport
- Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination' 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.
