Introduction to Today's Briefing Today's news covers a wide range of topics, from politics and world events to sports, science, and entertainment.

Politics The week has started with condolences being sent to Burnham following his father's death, with all opposition leaders sending their condolences. In other news, Culture Secretary Nandy has pledged to crack down on 'doxxing' after RNLI volunteers had their personal details published online. Meanwhile, a village has voted to leave the UK over an asylum housing plan, with residents of Piddington voting against proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

World News In international news, the EU chief has opened the door for Canada to become an 'associate member', as Canada seeks closer ties with the EU after a breakdown in relations with the US. Saudi Arabia has also reported shooting down a Houthi drone south of Mecca, which the Houthis deny was targeting the Islamic holy city. Additionally, South Korea's delegation has slammed the living conditions for athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city, citing issues with the container beds being too small for taller athletes.

Business and Economy Petrol and diesel price rises have pushed UK inflation higher, due in part to summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies caused by the Middle East conflict. Rising bond yields are also expected to impact American consumers, with potential increases in interest rates for mortgages and business loans. Furthermore, the global AI race is being hit by localized political and environmental concerns, and the AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry.

Sports In sports news, Formula 1 has announced that it will have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco. London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez has signed a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029. Additionally, Tiger Woods has been seen on the range for the first time since his car crash six months ago, and reports that he 'can hit pretty much anything'.

Science and Environment Rescued moon bears have arrived at their forever home in a Suffolk wildlife park, after being rescued from a bile farm. The government's climate advisers have also stated that Heathrow's third runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying. Meanwhile, the Thirlwall Inquiry has found that some babies could have been saved if action had been taken earlier, and that the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.

Entertainment and Technology In entertainment news, Trump has said that the Kennedy Center will shutter 'immediately', despite a judge ruling that his name must stay off the building. The Turner Prize winner Keith Tyson has also announced a new vision for his hometown, including a space for exhibitions, education, and community engagement. Additionally, Meta has announced that it will let AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup, using AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT.