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:
- Ugandan police arrest head teacher after four schoolgirls die in suspected poisoning
- Economic hardship deepens in Syria as rising prices spark public anger
- Ex-border patrol chief calls Trump administration's Minneapolis withdrawal a surrender
Middle East
Across the Middle East:
- Southeast Asian leaders to tackle energy crunch at Manila summit
- Pope Leo XIV arrives in Peru to record crowd on Latin American tour
- Germany halts use of Chinese drones across armed forces over security concerns
Business
In business and markets:
- UK job vacancies sink to five-year low as smaller businesses scale back hiring
- British economy expands 0.1 percent in August defying contraction forecasts
- Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobs
Technology
In technology:
Sports
And in sport:
- United States pulls out of Under-17 World Cup in Qatar over regional conflict risks
- Cray Wanderers reach FA Cup first round for first time in club's 166-year history
- Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel nears Real Madrid transfer
This briefing is compiled by the News Inspection newsdesk and updates throughout the day as new reports arrive.
