Introduction to Today's Briefing Today's news is filled with a wide range of stories, from sports and technology to science, world events, and entertainment.

Sports News The world of sports has seen several significant developments. Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract until 2034, one of the longest active deals in the Premier League. In rugby, the All Blacks have powered past Australia to retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year. Lewis Crocker is also looking forward to his return to the ring in December after his world title defeat.

Science and Technology In science, a beloved beach has been closed due to an asbestos mystery, with residents and campaigners demanding answers. Chemicals at a former fuel depot have been removed, according to the developer. Meanwhile, in technology, drones are being used to hunt fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms. Elon Musk has also intensified his attack on Mukesh Ambani over the Starlink India launch delay, accusing him of blocking competition. Additionally, Anthropic has cut off its internal evaluations from the live internet due to its inability to reliably control its AI agents.

World Events In world news, the United Arab Emirates' attorney-general has alleged that the Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia. The US president has criticized Norway over the Nobel Peace Prize, stating he had 'never heard of' the winner. US country music star Ella Langley has canceled her show due to a 'security threat', although police found no evidence of a threat.

Business and Politics In business, Boots has a new owner, a Canadian billionaire family, which could affect customers in several ways. The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections with a shock Russia deal to curb fuel prices. In politics, a Lib Dem MP has quit their frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership, while the prime minister has promised to curb non-compete rules in job contracts.

Entertainment In entertainment, US singer-songwriter Ashe has revealed the story behind her international smash hit, 'Stop The Wedding'. Hollywood actor Luke Evans has spoken about his 'joyous' four months filming in rainy Wales. The latest episode of Celebrity Traitors has seen another contestant killed off, with a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.