Gisèle Pelicot, 71, took the stand in a high-profile French mass rape trial, in which her ex-husband is accused of drugging and allowing men to rape her over a decade. Pelicot spoke about the pain and betrayal she felt, expressing her desire for women to no longer feel shame after rape. She became a feminist icon for waiving her anonymity and demanding an open trial. While some defendants deny knowing she was unconscious, Pelicot's testimony aims to shift societal shame onto perpetrators. The trial has sparked protests in several French cities.

A terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, Turkey, killed 4 people and injured 14 on October 23, 2024. Turkish authorities reported militants stormed the complex, leading to explosions and gunfire. Two attackers were neutralized, and a hostage situation is feared. Turkish President Erdogan vowed to "break the dirty hands" behind the attack, while Defence Minister Yaşar Güler blamed the PKK, a Kurdish militant group. The attack coincided with a major defense fair in Turkey and drew international condemnation, including from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Operations at Birmingham Airport are resuming after a mass evacuation due to a suspicious vehicle report on October 23, 2024. Passengers and staff were evacuated, leading to suspended flights and chaotic scenes as travelers waited outside. The police investigated the incident, ensuring safety was the top priority. By 4 PM, the airport announced that operations were returning to normal. Passengers are advised to check flight updates and arrive according to their check-in times. West Midlands Police confirmed their collaboration with emergency services throughout the incident. Birmingham Airport handled 11.5 million passengers last year.

Scientists are on the verge of reviving the Tasmanian tiger, nearly 100 years after its extinction. Utilizing advanced DNA technology, Colossal Biosciences aims to recreate this apex predator, which could restore balance to Tasmania's ecosystem. While some believe its return may help stabilize populations like the Tasmanian devil, concerns arise about potential ecological disruption and competition with existing wildlife. As gene editing progresses, experts ponder the challenges of reintroducing a species without living ancestors. The revival raises ethical questions and paves the way for other extinct species, like the dodo and woolly mammoth, to be reconsidered.

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Samoa for a four-day state visit, greeted by Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa at Faleolo International Airport. The royal couple is attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, with climate change expected to dominate discussions. The King will officially open the event, which aims to strengthen unity across the Commonwealth. Samoa prepared extensively for the visit, with local villages decorating roads and homes. The visit follows their tour of Australia, where the King addressed issues including Indigenous relations and sustainability.

At a Detroit rally supporting Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, former President Barack Obama surprised the audience by rapping Eminem's hit song "Lose Yourself." Obama joked about his nerves, referencing the iconic opening lines, “Palms are sweaty, knees weak...” The event, which included Eminem and NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson, aimed to encourage voter turnout in Michigan. Eminem urged the crowd to "use your voice" and vote. Obama also criticized Donald Trump, warning of his desire for “unchecked power.” The rally energized voters ahead of Michigan's early voting.

Israel confirmed the killing of Hezbollah's Executive Council head, Hashem Safieddine, in a targeted airstrike in Beirut. Safieddine, considered a likely successor to slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, was eliminated along with other Hezbollah commanders, including Ali Hussein Hazima, in a strike three weeks ago. The Israeli Defense Forces stated the attack aimed to neutralize Hezbollah's leadership, as the conflict escalated. The Israeli air force has ramped up strikes against Hezbollah's assets in Lebanon, with 1,552 people reportedly killed since September 23, according to Lebanese health officials.

German police have shut down a pizzeria in Düsseldorf that was reportedly selling cocaine alongside its pizzas. Customers could request cocaine when ordering item number 40 from the menu. The investigation began in March after food inspectors raised suspicions about the restaurant's activities. Following the tip-off, drug squad officers monitored the establishment and confirmed the illegal operations. Criminal director Michael Graf von Moltke stated that the combination of pizza and drugs made item number 40 a best-seller. This incident underscores the ongoing issue of drug trafficking within the food service industry in Germany.

Charles Thomas "Chuck" Coleman, the flight instructor who trained actors for the 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick, died in a small plane crash during an air show in New Mexico. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM local time on Sunday when Coleman, the sole occupant of the two-seat Extra Flugzeugbau EA300 monoplane, was performing aerobatic maneuvers at the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo at Las Cruces International Airport. The plane crashed approximately half a mile west of the airport, leading to the cancellation of the air show.

The NHS in England has rejected the use of donanemab, a new Alzheimer's drug, despite the UK’s medicines regulator indicating it could be licensed. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) determined that donanemab "does not currently demonstrate value for the NHS." This rejection is notable as it is the second time in a few months that NICE has turned down a new treatment for Alzheimer's. Donanemab, produced by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, is designed as a targeted antibody drug aimed at slowing the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting ongoing challenges in accessing effective treatments.