Today's briefing from the newsdesk. These are the most recent leading stories, refreshed throughout the day.
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:
- Houthi advance cuts vital supply routes to Yemen's Taiz, sparking price spikes
- Isaias hits US Gulf Coast with fierce winds, knocking out power to over 660,000
- JD Vance fuels 2028 presidential talk while campaigning in tight Ohio midterm races
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:
- Saracens ease past Bristol Bears with four tries to maintain home dominance
- Tuchel's England 2.0: what has changed?
- Former UFC security guard Everett wins fighter contract
This briefing is compiled by the News Inspection newsdesk and updates throughout the day as new reports arrive.
