The front page, distilled. These are the stories leading the news today. Each entry takes you straight to our report.
World
On the international desk, these reports are leading:
- Indian opposition activists held after breaching Delhi protest site
- Russian offensive capacity is broken, says former Ukrainian military chief
- Leaked files link Deloitte to backdated paperwork shielding Abramovich assets
Middle East
Across the Middle East:
- Crude prices retreat as Russian fuel relief tempers Middle East tensions
- Trump condemns Yemen’s Houthis after fatal strikes on Saudi airport
- Qatar's emir calls for Gulf security and maritime protection amid regional war
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:
- Lille explore legal steps after severe injury to Tiago Santos
- England omit Mikey Lewis from line-up for World Cup opener against Tonga
- Bad light halts Durban Test as teams bypass new ICC pink-ball rule
This briefing is compiled by the News Inspection newsdesk and updates throughout the day as new reports arrive.
