Introduction The past 24 hours have seen a wide range of significant events across various fields, including business, world news, sports, politics, entertainment, technology, science, and health. This briefing aims to provide an overview of the most important developments.

Business and Economy The UK economy is expected to grow by less than expected next year, according to the OECD, due to higher energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East and climate change. Meanwhile, a back-to-work adviser has suggested that employees who are off sick should phone their bosses rather than relying on text and email, as this can lead to disengagement and a lower likelihood of returning to work. Additionally, some people close to President Trump have started using the term 'super intelligence' to describe AI, but experts believe it is unlikely to catch on.

World News In a significant development, President Trump met with the US-backed Venezuelan president for the first time since Maduro seized power. However, the meeting was overshadowed by the arrest and detention of Rodriguez, who was handpicked by Trump as the leader of Venezuela. Furthermore, eleven people were killed in a mass shooting at a house in South Africa, with one of the victims believed to be a pregnant woman. The Trump administration has also accused banned media outlets of spreading 'falsehoods' ahead of a court hearing, citing national security concerns.

Sports In sports news, defence coach Shaun Edwards' surprise move to the Red Roses set-up was partly inspired by his late mother, Phyllis. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar will remain as Max Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate for the 2027 season. Newcastle head coach Dan McFarland is excited to have the backing of the team's owners as he tries to build a new team in the Prem this season.

Politics The UK government has announced a review of the Chagos Islands deal after President Trump criticized it as 'terrible'. Farmers are also expressing frustration over the allocation of £233m in funding, which they claim is being distributed unfairly. The OECD has warned that higher energy prices could hit economic growth in the UK.

Entertainment In entertainment news, Nigella Lawson has joined the Bake Off tent as a judge, with TV critics praising her as the 'icing on the cake'. The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the premiere of Tom Cruise's new film, where they shared a laugh with the Hollywood star. Actor Rusty Goffe has taken his final bow after working on a new Willy Wonka TV show with his son and an AI-generated Gene Wilder.

Technology and Science Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub over its age verification processes, citing concerns that the website may not be doing enough to protect its users. Discord has introduced age verification for its users, despite backlash from the community. Greece's prime minister has admitted that his government is struggling to keep up with the rapid development of AI technology. In science news, rare snails have laid eggs during a car journey to a zoo, and more than 170,000 respiratory cases have been recorded in haze-choked Indonesia.

Health In health news, doctors are warning about the dangers of cheap blepharoplasty surgery, with many patients reporting problems after undergoing treatment abroad. A new NHS clinic has been set up to treat children with ketamine-related bladder damage, with some patients as young as 13. Experts are also offering tips for sleep-deprived students, including the importance of fresh bedsheets and evening walks.