What matters today, at a glance. The newsdesk has assembled the day's leading stories. Follow any link for the full report.
World
On the international desk, these reports are leading:
- Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15
- India's first bank rate hike since 2023 signals growing inflation concerns
- France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
Middle East
Across the Middle East:
- Saudi Arabia’s money supply grows 5.6% in August
- US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide
- Doha Debates: Should We Trust the News?
Business
In business and markets:
- Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobs
- Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
- Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
Technology
In technology:
Sports
And in sport:
- Tuchel's England 2.0: what has changed?
- Former UFC security guard Everett wins fighter contract
- Arteta signs new contract with champions Arsenal
This briefing is compiled by the News Inspection newsdesk and updates throughout the day as new reports arrive.
