Lebanese journalist Fadi Boudiya was injured during a live broadcast when an Israeli missile struck near his location, shattering windows and walls. Israel’s airstrikes, among the deadliest since 2006, have killed 500 people and injured over 1,600. The strikes targeted Hezbollah’s military operations, with Israel claiming the destruction of 1,600 military targets. Lebanon's health ministry reported widespread destruction, including damage to hospitals and ambulances. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire into northern Israel. The conflict escalated following the killing of Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Akil, accused of plotting attacks on Israel. Thousands of civilians have been displaced from southern Lebanon.

Severe flooding has caused widespread damage across parts of the UK, disrupting travel and closing major roads. In the last 24 hours, over a month's worth of rainfall has affected areas like Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, and London, leaving homes submerged and travel severely impacted. Flood warnings remain in place as more rain is expected, with a yellow weather warning issued for northern England and Midlands on Thursday. The A421 remains closed, and several rail services are disrupted between Rugby, Milton Keynes, and Bedford. The Environment Agency has warned of high river levels across affected regions.

Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon have resulted in 558 deaths, including 50 children and 94 women, marking the deadliest day since the 2006 conflict. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched 200 rockets into northern Israel, where rocket sirens blared across Haifa, Nazareth, and other cities. The ongoing conflict, which began after the Gaza war on October 7 last year, has raised fears of a broader regional war. Multiple nations, including the U.S. and Egypt, have called for restraint. Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the military is shifting the "security balance" in the region.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released videos showing Hezbollah storing missiles in civilian homes, escalating conflict in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Lebanese civilians to "get out of harm’s way" as Israel continues its airstrikes, killing 492 people, including 35 children. The IDF claims to have struck 1,300 Hezbollah targets, urging civilians to evacuate. Hezbollah retaliated with rocket fire into northern Israel, with most intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome. U.S. President Joe Biden has called for restraint as tensions rise, with American troops sent to the region amidst fears of further escalation.

Bangladesh’s army chief, General Waker-uz-Zaman, has pledged full support to the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, to help it carry out reforms and hold elections within 18 months. Zaman’s commitment follows the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down and fled to India after 15 years in power amid large-scale student protests. In early August, the military remained neutral during the protests, leading to Hasina’s ouster. In an interview, Zaman expressed his determination to assist Yunus and emphasized the need to remove political influence from the military, ensuring that the interim government can achieve its goals.

Traffic heading into Beirut is heavily congested as many residents flee the south amid ongoing Israeli bombardments. The typical journey from Beirut to the southern city of Tyre, which usually takes one to one-and-a-half hours, has been significantly delayed. A traffic jam at a Lebanese army checkpoint near Sidon is causing further delays. One family was spotted traveling on a motorbike with a makeshift frame to carry their belongings, while another evacuee reported a 17-hour trip due to bombings along the main road, forcing them to use smaller roads. In Beirut, traffic is lighter than normal, with some businesses open and schools serving as reception centers for displaced families.

Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday resulted in at least 492 deaths, according to Lebanese authorities, making it the deadliest day in the country in decades. The strikes followed intense cross-border exchanges of fire that began earlier in October. In response, the Israeli military warned civilians in Lebanon to evacuate areas where Hezbollah was reportedly storing weapons. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement addressing the Lebanese people, stating, “Israel’s war is not with you; it’s with Hezbollah,” and accused the group of using civilians as human shields. The escalation of violence has led to tens of thousands of people fleeing their homes for safety.

Carly Gregg, a 15-year-old girl, has been convicted of murdering her mother, Ashley Smylie, 40, a math teacher, in their Mississippi home on March 19. During her trial, it was revealed that Carly shot her mother with a .357 Magnum after they returned from school. Following the shooting, Carly invited a friend over, claiming there was an "emergency," and showed her the corpse, asking if she had ever seen a dead body. Carly also attempted to kill her stepfather when he learned of her drug use. She has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for her actions.

Intense Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon have resulted in at least 492 deaths, marking the deadliest day of conflict in nearly 20 years, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The Israeli military struck 1,300 Hezbollah targets, aiming to destroy infrastructure built since the 2006 war, prompting thousands of families to flee their homes. Hezbollah retaliated with over 200 rockets into northern Israel, injuring two people. The conflict has claimed 35 children and 58 women, with 1,645 wounded. World powers urge restraint as tensions escalate, with UN Secretary General António Guterres expressing alarm to prevent Lebanon from becoming "another Gaza".

Lebanon's health ministry reports 356 fatalities, including 24 children, and over 1,200 injuries from Israeli strikes, marking the deadliest day in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict since 2006. Israel claims it has hit 1,300 Hezbollah targets, asserting the group is endangering Lebanese civilians by using residential areas for military operations. Lebanon's Prime Minister condemns the strikes as "a war of extermination," while the health minister warns of a new phase of indiscriminate warfare, prompting mass evacuations from southern regions. Fears of broader regional conflict are mounting as cross-border tensions escalate.