What does the cryptic crossword clue "National newspaper runs article accompanying TV panel show (5)" mean?

The definition is "National". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym="British "newspaper"") + R (synonym="runs, in cricket") + A (synonym=""article"") + QI (synonym=""TV panel show"") = IRAQI; definition: "National" The answer is IRAQI.

National newspaper runs article accompanying TV panel show (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29305 | 26 Across | 2024-02-14 flower

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