From the newsdesk: here is where the day stands. These are the stories currently leading each section of News Inspection, with a link to our full report on every one.
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:
- Pakistan seals T20 series against Sri Lanka with 82-run victory
- US restricts staff travel via major Saudi airports after fatal strikes
- Tehran retailers face collapse as soaring inflation and war empty city markets
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.
