Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated Elon Musk after SpaceX successfully completed a major test flight of its Starship rocket. In a groundbreaking achievement, the launch tower's mechanical arms, called "chopsticks," caught the rocket's booster mid-air after it returned to the launch pad. This is the first time SpaceX has recovered a booster directly at the launch site, instead of on ocean platforms. Pichai praised the feat, admitting he watched the video many times. SpaceX aims to develop reusable rockets for future missions to the Moon and Mars, making space travel more accessible.

A Hezbollah drone successfully breached Israel's Iron Dome air defense system, resulting in the deaths of 4 soldiers and injuring 60 others at an army base near Binyamina. The drone, identified as Mirsad-1, employed tactics to evade detection, including flying at low altitudes and launching under the cover of rocket fire. This incident marks one of the deadliest attacks on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) since the ongoing conflict began. The IDF is investigating how the drone evaded their radar systems, amid concerns over the increasing threat of Hezbollah's drone capabilities.

Nima Rinji Sherpa, an 18-year-old from Nepal, has made history by becoming the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. He completed this remarkable feat on October 9 by reaching the summit of Tibet's Shisha Pangma, standing at 8,027 meters. Sherpa was welcomed home with cheers in Kathmandu, where he expressed gratitude for the support. The previous record was held by Mingma Gyabu 'David' Sherpa, who achieved it at age 30 in 2019. Nima began climbing at 16 and comes from a family renowned in the mountaineering community.

Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson (MIT), and James A. Robinson (University of Chicago) have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Economics Prize for their pioneering work on the role of institutions in shaping economic prosperity. Their research shows that societies with weak rule of law and exploitative institutions fail to achieve sustainable growth. By examining how institutions are formed and their influence on economic progress, the laureates provide valuable insights into conditions necessary for development. The prestigious award includes a reward of 11 million Swedish crowns and recognizes their contribution to understanding how institutions drive long-term prosperity.

Four Israeli soldiers were killed and more than 50 others injured in a Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli military base near Binyamina, 20 miles south of Haifa, on Sunday night. The Iran-backed group claimed responsibility, targeting the Golani Brigade's training camp. The attack was described as retaliation for Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and Beirut. This marks one of the deadliest Hezbollah assaults on Israel in over a year of fighting. Israeli emergency services rushed to the scene to aid the wounded, as tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israeli tanks destroyed the main gate of a UNIFIL facility in Ramyah, southern Lebanon, amid ongoing clashes between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah. The UN peacekeeping force reported that smoke from nearby rounds caused skin irritation and gastrointestinal issues for 15 peacekeepers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the UN to withdraw UNIFIL from Hezbollah strongholds, calling their presence a danger. The IDF stated the incident occurred while evacuating injured soldiers under fire. The UN condemned the attack as a violation of international law and called for the safety of peacekeepers.

In response to heightened tensions with Hezbollah, the Pentagon has deployed the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel, bolstering its air defenses amid Iranian missile threats. Alongside the THAAD battery, approximately 100 US troops will operate the system, designed to intercept ballistic missiles. This move follows recent missile attacks on Israel and escalates US military presence in the region. The conflict intensified after a Hezbollah drone strike killed four Israeli soldiers and injured over 60, prompting warnings of further retaliatory actions against Israel's aggression.

The UK is set to experience a brief summer revival, with temperatures reaching up to 22C (71.6F) this week, particularly in London, East Anglia, and the Home Counties, according to the Met Office. Following a cool weekend, milder conditions are expected to take hold by midweek, with many regions seeing a temperature increase of about 10C. Forecaster Tom Morgan noted that London could exceed 20C, especially in eastern areas. However, this warm spell will be short-lived, with wet and windy weather anticipated by next weekend, particularly in the North West and parts of Wales.

An Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza has killed at least 20 people, according to local hospitals, as reported by AP. The strike is part of a broader escalation of violence in the region. Earlier, in Deir Al-Balah, an airstrike targeted tents housing displaced Palestinians, resulting in three deaths and 40 injuries at Al-Aqsa Hospital. Witnesses noted that Israeli forces have intensified their operations in northern Gaza, with tanks advancing towards Gaza City, forcing many families to flee their homes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

A drone strike on an IDF base near Binyamina in northern Israel killed four soldiers and injured over 60 others. The attack, claimed by Hezbollah, targeted the IDF's Golani Brigade training camp in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The Magen David Adom ambulance service reported that three people were critically injured, while many others were hospitalized across northern Israel. Initial reports indicate the drone strike caught many soldiers off guard, particularly in a communal canteen. Israeli censorship rules initially restricted details of the location.