French President Emmanuel Macron wants Emily in Paris to remain set in Paris, despite plans for the lead character to move to Rome in season five. Macron believes the show, which portrays a glamorous Paris, helps boost France’s image and tourism. Rome’s mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, humorously responded, saying, “Let her choose.” The show’s creator, Darren Star, said Emily’s move to Rome will add new dynamics to the story. While some praise the show for its positive portrayal of Paris, others criticize it for ignoring the city’s real-life issues.

India announced a 15-member squad for the three-Test series against New Zealand starting on October 17. Jasprit Bumrah, in excellent form since his return in 2023, has been named vice-captain. He recently reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings. The team remains the same as the one that played against Bangladesh. Mohammed Shami is still recovering from injury and will miss the series. India will play the first Test in Bengaluru, followed by matches in Pune and Mumbai. Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna are reserves.

The Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express (Train No. 12578) collided with a stationary goods train at Kavaraippettai railway station near Chennai on Friday night, injuring 19 passengers and derailing 12 coaches. The accident occurred due to the express train mistakenly switching to the loop line instead of the main line. Southern Railways officials stated that the driver followed the correct signals, but a heavy jerk diverted the train. A rescue train resumed the journey for stranded passengers early Saturday morning. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the derailment.

A Florida boat captain was rescued after spending 18 hours clinging to a cooler in the Gulf of Mexico, following Hurricane Milton’s severe weather. The US Coast Guard found the captain, who had been stranded 30 miles off Longboat Key, on October 10. Despite losing communication during the storm, rescue teams located him after enduring 75-90 mph winds and 25-foot waves. His survival is credited to wearing a life jacket and using an emergency beacon. The man was taken to Tampa General Hospital for treatment. Hurricane Milton caused 16 fatalities across Florida.

US President Joe Biden has called on Israel to stop firing at UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon after two attacks in 48 hours injured four soldiers. Two Sri Lankan peacekeepers were hurt in Naqoura after IDF soldiers responded to what they perceived as a threat. In another incident, two Indonesian peacekeepers were injured by Israeli fire. France, Italy, and Spain condemned Israel’s actions. Hezbollah and Israel continue to exchange fire, and Lebanon reported three civilians, including a child, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sidon.

A Mysuru-Darbhanga Bhagmati Express train collided with a stationary goods train at Kavaraipettai railway station near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Friday. The impact caused 13 coaches to derail and a fire to erupt in two coaches. At least 19 passengers sustained injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals. Rescue operations are underway, and emergency helplines have been activated by Southern Railways. All passengers have been evacuated, with arrangements made for their onward journey to Darbhanga or other destinations. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes on central Beirut, killing at least 22 civilians, according to Lebanese authorities. The IDF claims to be targeting Hezbollah militants. Meanwhile, the United Nations reported that an Israeli tank fired on a UN peacekeeper observation post in southern Lebanon for the second time in two days, injuring two personnel. The UK government expressed being "appalled" by these attacks, urging for the protection of peacekeepers and civilians. The situation continues to escalate, with growing international calls for a ceasefire.

Kolkata International Airport made history with the landing of the Airbus Beluga XL, the largest aircraft in the Beluga series. Arriving from Bahrain, the aircraft made a technical stop to refuel and allow the crew to rest before continuing to Tianjin, China. The Beluga XL, designed for transporting oversized cargo like aircraft components, boasts a wingspan of 60.3 meters and can carry up to 51 tons. This marked the first time the XL version landed at the airport, enhancing its capacity to handle unique, large-scale operations.

The UK government expressed shock after reports of Israel firing on UN peacekeeping bases in southern Lebanon. An Israeli tank reportedly hit a UNIFIL observation post, wounding two peacekeepers. A Downing Street spokesperson said, "We are appalled by these reports," emphasizing the importance of protecting civilians and peacekeepers. Lebanon’s prime minister condemned the Israeli airstrikes that killed 22 civilians in Beirut, while the IDF said it’s investigating the attacks. Over 100 rockets were reportedly fired from Lebanon into northern Israel. The UK reiterated calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic resolution.

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on October 11, 2024, to stake his claim to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Supported by Congress, CPM, AAP, and independent legislators, Abdullah has secured the backing of 54 members in the 90-member Assembly. Congress, through its Pradesh Congress Committee, officially endorsed Abdullah’s leadership. This marks the first government formation since J&K's special status was revoked in 2019. NC’s Farooq Abdullah is likely to be nominated for a Rajya Sabha seat.