Introduction to Today's Briefing The past 24 hours have seen a wide range of significant events unfold across the globe, from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to major developments in the world of sports and entertainment.

Global News Residents of the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky have begun evacuating through a newly opened corridor, with several hundred people choosing to stay behind despite the lack of basic amenities. In other news, a helicopter carrying six people has crashed in the northern Indian state, and a human rights lawyer couple has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Pakistan. Meanwhile, Waymo has announced a partnership with Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the UK, with testing set to begin next year.

Sports The Women's Rugby League World Cup has seen a significant upset, with England exiting the tournament after a loss to Samoa. In other sports news, the African Cup of Nations will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review of the decision to host it every four years. Additionally, Scotland's Mark Stewart has won a world championship in the points race at the age of 31, just a few years after stopping professional cycling.

Entertainment The entertainment world is mourning the loss of beloved actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who passed away at the age of 86 after a brief battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to his friend and colleague, remembering him as a 'beloved actor'. In other news, the Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler is considering legal action against AI firms that have reproduced his work without permission.

Business and Technology Yorkshire Water's boss has resigned after the firm was downgraded, and crypto giant Binance has frozen $2.5bn of assets over a suspected hack. Meanwhile, Amazon's CEO has announced that Prime Video is on track to earn 'tens of billions of dollars', thanks in part to the success of blockbuster hits like Project Hail Mary and Verity. Video game remakes are also tapping into the power of nostalgia, with many classic games being re-released to great success.

Health and Science A major policy shift is changing the way police respond to mental health call-outs, with 999 calls being triaged to determine the level of risk. Additionally, a new study has found that eating vegetable skins, seeds, and stalks could provide a vital fibre boost. The Met Office has also issued a severe weather warning for foggy conditions, which are likely to cause hazardous driving conditions. A new generation is embracing sustainable fashion, with mended clothes and visible repairs becoming increasingly popular.