A video circulating on social media platform X features a dog on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The footage shows a man flying over the pyramid on a powered paraglider, with the dog visible in the background. ABC News shared the video on October 16, but the recording's date is unclear. The Great Pyramid, built as the tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, stands at over 480 meters tall and is the largest of the three pyramids in Giza. It is also the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Grand Egyptian Museum will open 12 new halls on October 17 for trial runs.

At least five people, including the mayor, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a municipal building in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The Israeli military confirmed it targeted several Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Nabatieh and aimed to dismantle "underground infrastructure." Earlier in the day, Israel struck Beirut for the first time in several days, focusing on a weapons facility in the Dahieh suburb. These strikes are part of ongoing military operations amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in the region, reflecting the escalating conflict in southern Lebanon.

Five people, including two children, were killed in a two-car crash on the M6 motorway near Tebay services in Cumbria on Tuesday at approximately 4:04 p.m. The collision involved a Toyota and a Skoda. Four occupants of the Toyota, consisting of a man, a woman, and two children from Glasgow, were declared dead at the scene. The driver of the Skoda, a man from Cambridgeshire, also died in the accident. A third child from the Toyota was seriously injured and transported to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle for medical treatment. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

This morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out three strikes on the Beirut suburb of Dahieh, following a warning issued to civilians. The warning was posted by IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee on X at 6:09 a.m. local time, advising people to evacuate to a distance of at least 500 meters from the targeted building. Witnesses reported loud explosions in the area around 6:54 a.m., though the exact timing of the strikes is not confirmed. By 7:22 a.m., news agencies had begun filing photos showing smoke rising from the scene, indicating the strikes occurred shortly after the warning was given.

Labour MP Josh MacAlister has introduced the Safer Phones Bill, urging a legal ban on smartphones in schools to reduce their addictive effects on children. The bill aims to empower parents and teachers to control children's screen time and address concerns about excessive social media use. It has gained cross-party support, as well as backing from education unions, charities, and former children's commissioners. Despite Number 10 not supporting similar plans, MacAlister is pushing for changes to make smartphones and social media less addictive for children. Sir Keir Starmer has been encouraged to support the proposed legislation.

Taiwan reported a record 153 Chinese military aircraft detected around the island within 25 hours, ending at 6:00 a.m. on October 15, 2024. This follows large-scale military drills conducted by China, which involved fighter jets, drones, warships, and coast guard boats encircling Taiwan on October 14. In response, Taiwan dispatched its own forces and heightened alert levels on its outlying islands. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the region as Taiwan monitors Chinese military activity closely. The Defence Ministry's statement marks the highest number of aircraft spotted in a single day.

General Sir Mike Jackson, former head of the British Army, has died aged 80. Known as 'Jacko,' he passed away on October 15, surrounded by his family. Sir Mike led the British Army during the 2003 Iraq invasion and served in Northern Ireland and Bosnia. He had a distinguished 40-year military career, retiring as Chief of the General Staff. The Army paid tribute to him, saying he will be "greatly missed and long remembered." The statement concluded with "Utrinque Paratus," the Parachute Regiment's motto, meaning "ready for anything." Sir Mike leaves behind three children.

The Biden administration has issued an ultimatum to Israel to address the Gaza humanitarian crisis, threatening punitive measures, including suspending military aid, within a month. In a letter dated October 13, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli officials to ensure civilians' access to food, water and medicine. The US blames both Israeli policies and Gaza's lawlessness for the crisis. Key demands include increasing humanitarian aid flows and improving living conditions. Israel faces potential repercussions if conditions don't improve, marking a significant shift in US-Middle East policy. The deadline for compliance is November 13.

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $15 million to a Connecticut man, Evan Plotkin, who developed mesothelioma after decades of using the company's talc powder. A Fairfield County jury found J&J liable, with punitive damages to be determined later. Plotkin, who sued the company in 2021 after his diagnosis, claimed he inhaled asbestos from the baby powder. His legal team expressed satisfaction with the jury’s decision to hold the company accountable. This verdict adds to the ongoing lawsuits J&J faces over allegations that its talc products contain asbestos, a known carcinogen.    

An Israeli air strike hit a tent camp in the al-Aqsa Hospital compound in Gaza early Monday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, mostly women and children. Witnesses described horrific scenes, with people trapped in flames and desperate to escape. The Israeli military claimed they targeted Hamas fighters nearby, causing secondary explosions. Charity Doctors Without Borders stated they were unaware of any Hamas center at the hospital. This strike was the seventh at the site since March, raising concerns about the safety of civilians in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.