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

Business News The average five-year mortgage rate has hit 6% for the first time in three years, as lenders face higher costs. In other business news, BT has agreed to a rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk, which would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers if approved by the regulator. Additionally, Trump has announced a 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy, with his national intelligence chief set to head the taskforce.

Sports Update England has confirmed a warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia, a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat. The England Rugby League World Cup squad has been named, with Hull KR's Mikey Lewis beating Jake Connor to a place. The Women's Super League has also seen action, with all the goals from matchweek five available to watch.

World News The arrest of a US marine for murder has reignited protests in Japan's Okinawa, bringing decades of frustration back to the fore for many locals. The US air force has removed all bombers from the British military base RAF Fairford, with the bombers being re-deployed to their home stations in the US. Brazil's dramatic election has also unfolded, with millions of Brazilians taking to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.

Politics and Entertainment The government plans to no longer fund the Youth Parliament scheme, which was launched to get young people into politics. The Shadow Chancellor is set to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations on the second day of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. In entertainment news, Matthew Rhys has taken the Best Actor award at Bafta Cymru for his performance in a Netflix thriller. The British Museum has announced changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues, including extended opening hours and an audio guide.

Science and Technology Environmental groups have been critical of a housing levy idea, which would see developers fund waterways projects in Norfolk. A rare tree on Somerset clifftops is being protected, and the purchase of a field aims to expand a 'green lung' and provide a haven for wildlife in an urban area. Google has frozen its open source bug bounty program due to a 'significant rise' in AI submissions, and there are discussions around whether 'super intelligence' and a non-binding safety pact can solve AI's image problem.