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.

Tensions have escalated in Bangladesh as hundreds of protesters stormed the President's residence, Bangabhaban, in Dhaka on Tuesday night. The protesters are demanding the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, claiming he "lied" about the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. This unrest follows a political crisis that resulted in the end of Hasina's 16-year tenure and her subsequent escape to India. The protests signify growing public dissatisfaction with the current political climate and leadership. The situation remains tense as demonstrators continue to voice their demands for accountability from the government.

The UK government has released 1,000 more prisoners early as part of its efforts to address chronic jail overcrowding. This follows the earlier release of 1,700 prisoners. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed measures are in place to prevent past errors, which led to 37 ineligible prisoners being freed. A sentencing review is underway, exploring alternatives to incarceration, including "nudge" technology and home detention curfews. Eligible non-violent offenders serving 40% of their sentence may be released, down from 50%. The move aims to prioritize prison space for high-risk offenders and alleviate pressure on the overcrowded prison system.

Israel's army announced on Tuesday that it "eliminated" Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's Executive Council and a potential successor to slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a strike in southern Beirut three weeks ago. The army's statement confirmed that Safieddine and Ali Hussein Hazima, head of Hezbollah's Intelligence Directorate, were killed alongside other commanders during the attack. This development highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with significant implications for the group's leadership and future operations. The Israeli military continues to target key figures within Hezbollah amid the conflict in the region.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and their alleged middleman James Jacobson were arrested on charges of running a prostitution and international sex trafficking ring. Prosecutors claim the trio used force, fraud, and coercion to involve victims in violent sexual acts. Jeffries and Smith have previously denied these allegations. Jeffries' lawyer announced that they would respond fully once the indictment is made public. The charges highlight serious allegations of exploitation within the fashion industry, with potential legal consequences for those involved.