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

Sports News England striker Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year. In other sports news, a recent article ranked the best British football exports this century, including David Beckham, Gareth Bale, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane. However, despite recent on-pitch successes and increased media exposure for women's sport in the UK, the number of women coaches is dropping due to barriers such as money, family, and sexism.

World News A Zimbabwe tycoon, Wicknell Chivayo, and his wife were killed in a helicopter crash. Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle and close ties to African presidents. In other news, Japan has raised its permanent residency fee by 20 times as part of immigration policy changes to manage its growing foreign population. A 'hero' pilot was stabbed by another pilot on an Israel-bound plane, but passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.

Entertainment News Tributes have been paid to 'inspirational' presenter and campaigner Esther Rantzen, who was described as an 'inspirational individual' by the director of her Childline helpline. A K-pop star has been convicted of violating military service law and given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work. The Brit Awards boosted the Manchester economy by £5m, according to a study, with the mayor of Greater Manchester calling the awards' move north for the first time a 'massive moment'.

Business and Technology News The Bank of England boss has warned that the AI boom could trigger market shocks, with the central bank watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence 'very carefully'. Google has released its latest Gemini model, marketing it as a workhorse for coding and cybersecurity work. The Pentagon has tapped Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next, launching a 120-day study on the future of warfare. Vape prices are set to rise as a new tax takes effect, making vaping more expensive. AI is also being used to help farmers decide when to harvest, with some farmers using AI tools to judge when to pick fruit.

Politics and Health News The BBC has been told not to overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek by MPs, who are debating the BBC's future. The Conservatives have pledged 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s, with new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit. At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria. Employers have been encouraged to teach primary-age children about work, with the author of a major report into youth activity in the UK saying children as young as four should be learning about careers.

Science News A rare moth has been found in a nature reserve for the first time, with experts calling it a 'special surprise'. A brown bear named 'Backpack' has won Fat Bear Week, with the chunky bear set to enter hibernation shortly.