A day's news, inspected. Below is our continuously updated map of the stories that matter right now, section by section, each linked to the full report.
World
On the international desk, these reports are leading:
- WFP slashes food assistance to Gaza by a third over severe funding crisis
- Synthetic drug cocktails and laced stimulants fuel US overdose crisis
- Trial of German steakhouse heiress over Danish child abduction enters 15th month
Middle East
Across the Middle East:
- Arab parties mobilise voters in push to unseat Netanyahu in Israeli election
- Real Madrid sweep past Sevilla 4-1 to keep pace ahead of El Clasico
- Arab-led parties could hold balance of power in tight Israeli election
Business
In business and markets:
- British economy expands 0.1 percent in August defying contraction forecasts
- Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobs
- Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Technology
In technology:
Sports
And in sport:
- Dalton Smith to defend WBC light-welterweight crown against Alberto Puello
- Arizona Cardinals stun Los Angeles Rams as Chiefs remain unbeaten in NFL week six
- English FA introduces three-a-side matches for under-7 football
This briefing is compiled by the News Inspection newsdesk and updates throughout the day as new reports arrive.
