Introduction The past 24 hours have seen a wide range of significant events across various fields, including entertainment, sports, science, politics, and more. This briefing aims to provide an overview of the most important stories from the last day.

Entertainment News Olivia Dean has been accused of copying Bill Withers' song 'Just The Two of Us' in her own song 'I've Seen It', with her record label being sued over the similarities. In other news, the BBC's gameshow 'Celebrity Traitors' has kicked off its second series with a surprising twist, and Bill Nighy has won the best host award at the British Podcast Awards for his 'irresistibly endearing series' where he acts as an agony uncle.

Sports Updates Tom Kim is leading the men's leaderboard at the Asian Games as he seeks a gold medal that will reduce his required military service time. Meanwhile, Manchester City's guilty verdict is set to affect their squad and transfer dealings. Christian Wade is closing in on Chris Ashton's all-time record of 101 tries in Prem Rugby, sitting just four tries away.

Global Events A pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight has spoken out about the incident, saying 'I was not going to let others die'. Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave, Shoko Kawata, has been included in the TIME100 Next list, despite her decision drawing mixed reactions in Japan. Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic ties as conflict escalates in the northern region.

Science and Technology Steve Backshall has spoken about how growing up with rescue animals inspired his passion for nature, and is now working to make nature 'cool' for children. A new California law will fine robotaxi operators for blocking first responders, and OpenAI has fired three workers for mishandling sensitive information. The Palm House at Edinburgh's Botanic Garden has been restored after six years and is now open to the public.

Politics and Business Zack Polanski, the Green leader, will call for a three-year cap on private rent rises in his speech to the party conference, framing housing as a key issue of generational fairness. The first minister of Wales is demanding a 'new deal' for the country before the Plaid Cymru conference. The government is moving to stop charges for parents to sit with their children on flights, which can currently cost up to £104 on a return journey. In business news, a growing number of people, particularly those in Gen Z, are opting out of pension schemes due to cost-of-living pressures, and Cuban exiles in Florida are hopeful that regime change in Cuba is on the horizon.