US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to accept his 20-point Gaza peace plan by Sunday 6 p.m. Washington time or face dire consequences. Trump said Hamas must release all Israeli hostages and stop fighting immediately. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already accepted the plan. In a strong warning, Trump declared, “All hell, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas” if they refuse. The proposal includes a ceasefire, phased Israeli withdrawal, prisoner exchanges, and a new Gaza governing board. Hamas is reviewing the plan while facing regional and international pressure. (PC: X)

Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, has caused major disruption across the UK and Ireland. Schools in Northern Ireland shut early, while Donegal residents were told to shelter indoors. Ferries between Scotland and Northern Ireland were canceled, and rail lines in northern Scotland closed. A major rugby match between Edinburgh and Ulster was postponed. Weather warnings cover the whole UK and Ireland, with gusts up to 100mph possible in Scotland. The Met Office warned of power cuts, flooding, falling trees, and damage to buildings. Authorities urged people to stay alert and follow safety advice. (PC: Sky News)

The Uttarakhand Police SIT has said journalist Rajiv Pratap died in a car accident after driving under the influence of alcohol. Pratap, 36, was reported missing on September 19, and his body was found in the Joshiyara Barrage on September 28. Police said CCTV footage showed him leaving a hotel drunk before driving towards Gangori, where his car fell into a gorge. Postmortem found internal injuries consistent with a crash. However, his family alleged foul play, pointing to threats he faced after critical reports. They accused police of rushing the probe and demanded more transparency in the investigation. (PC: X)

Israel has deported four Italian citizens after intercepting boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. Israeli authorities detained over 470 people, with more deportations underway. The flotilla, which sailed from Spain and Tunisia, was blocked 42–70 nautical miles from Gaza, in international waters. Israel called the actions a "provocation" and cited a naval blockade, while the flotilla described the interceptions as illegal. Some activists faced water cannon attacks. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was on one boat. The flotilla sparked global protests, including a strike in Italy, demanding the safety and release of all participants. (PC: BBC)

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has warned against giving cough syrups to children under 2 after 11 deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Nine children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, died of kidney failure, with some having taken Coldref or Nextro syrup. Authorities have stopped distribution of these syrups and are monitoring 1,420 children with flu-like symptoms. However, tests by the Union Health Ministry and CDSCO found no contamination or toxic chemicals in the syrups. Officials said reports of contamination are unsubstantiated. Doctors are advised to refer viral patients to government hospitals and avoid private treatment. (PC: India Today)

Police in London and Manchester have urged organisers to delay or cancel pro-Palestinian and Palestine Action protests after Thursday’s synagogue terror attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, which killed two Jewish men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66. The Metropolitan Police said resources are stretched as they must protect Jewish communities while preparing for a Trafalgar Square protest against the Palestine Action ban. Greater Manchester Police echoed the call, warning protests could add trauma. Organisers vowed to proceed. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the protests “dishonourable,” urging restraint. Forty people were arrested in London, six for assaults on officers. (PC: Sky News)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of record-breaking rain across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Chandigarh from Saturday to Wednesday. A rare mix of three weather systems will bring extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and possible hailstorms. Officials have issued red alerts, warning of rain above 21 cm in a single day. The risk of floods and landslides is high, especially in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Punjab, already facing 41% excess rain this monsoon, may see worsening floods. Authorities have kept rescue teams on standby and urged residents to stay indoors, stock essentials, and avoid travel. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump has given Hamas until Sunday to accept a 20-point peace plan for Gaza. He warned that if the group refuses, "all hell" will break out. The plan, agreed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of 20 living Israeli hostages, along with the remains of others, in exchange for hundreds of detained Gazans. It also excludes Hamas from governing Gaza but leaves open the possibility of a future Palestinian state. Mediators are pressing Hamas, but leaders in Gaza appear ready to reject the deal. (PC: BBC)

India has condemned Pakistan’s crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) that killed at least 10 people and injured many. The protests erupted after civil groups under the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee demanded an end to elite privileges and scrapping of reserved assembly seats. Pakistan imposed a total communications blackout, shutting internet, phones, and schools since September 28, and deployed extra forces. India’s foreign ministry called the deaths “horrific human rights violations” and said Pakistan must be held accountable. Rights groups in Pakistan also condemned the excessive force, urging meaningful dialogue with the region’s people. (PC: HT)

Nasa has announced it is “closed” after the US entered a government shutdown on October 1, 2025. The shutdown began when Congress failed to pass a budget, forcing thousands of federal workers, including Nasa staff, to be furloughed. Most Nasa activities, from space research to public outreach, are now paused. Day-to-day communication and social media updates have stopped. Only critical work, such as monitoring astronauts aboard the International Space Station, spacecraft operations, and asteroid tracking, continues. The shutdown may delay projects like the Artemis Moon mission. Nasa contractors and research partners also face disruptions if the deadlock continues. (PC: India Today)