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

Sports News The world of sports has seen significant developments, with Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale now being the fourth-choice goalkeeper for Southampton. In the Women's Super League, matchweek four has concluded, with all goals available to watch. Additionally, Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty explores whether supporting Everton is a life of misery or if there are still reasons to celebrate, considering the team's 31-year wait for success.

Entertainment News In the entertainment sector, Angela Scanlon has taken over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2, and a new presenter has been announced for the country show after Bob Harris's departure. The MTV VMAs saw Taylor Swift break the record for the most awards, with Madonna also winning big. Other winners included LISA, and the event featured a performance by the original Queen of Pop.

Science and Technology Campaigners are advocating for more wildlife-rich green spaces to be created within urban communities, emphasizing the need for nature spaces to be located near where people live. Meanwhile, residents in Bristol are facing challenges in getting river pollution investigated, describing the process as 'pulling teeth.' In technology news, Truecaller is expanding its scam intelligence to the open web, looking beyond its traditional caller ID business. Anthropic's CEO is set to have a dinner meeting with President Trump, and there are discussions about whether Muse can overcome Meta's trust issues.

World News The Trump-Xi summit has concluded, with what wasn't said potentially being more significant than what was discussed. In India, civil servants who follow the rules are sometimes hailed as heroes due to the system's reputation for red tape and delays. The conflict in Yemen continues, with the BBC gaining rare access to the front-line city. In other news, more than 50 people were arrested at a Palestine Action support rally outside the Labour party conference in Liverpool.

Business and Politics The UK government may finally drop the triple lock pension pledge, with Andy Burnham suggesting that tough decisions are needed to fund a new national care service. The tourism tax in Wales is under scrutiny, with experts warning that it needs to be more flexible. Avanti West Coast services are set to be nationalized next year as part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure and cut train delays. Social care reform could bring significant risks and rewards for Andy Burnham, who has been advocating for change in the system for decades.