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The internet poses risks for everyone, regardless of age. Despite knowing this, it’s hard to picture life without it because it has changed how we live in so many ways. However, we can protect ourselves by staying alert, being cautious, and practising essential safety measures online. In this story, we share a few tips to help you navigate the digital world more safely.

Superstars Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana say making the genre-bending movie Emilia Perez allowed them to tap into their emotions and talents. Directed by French auteur Jacques Audiard, Emilia Perez merges the diverse genres of musicals, crime and comedy to tell the story of a Mexican cartel leader, played by Karla Sofia Gascon, who transitions from male to female and starts a non-profit dedicated to finding the bodies of disappeared people.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned US moves in Asia as "destructive," accusing Washington of "militarising" Japan and attempting to push other countries against Russia and China.

In an annual effort to highlight digital security risks, October is marked as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In this report, we highlight a scam that specifically targets older adults. Watch the story for more details.

Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu was in India this last week looking to reset ties in the backdrop of the relationship hitting new lows. Muizzu has changed track from his earlier 'India Out' stance, as he looks to India for support on economic issues, tourism, and other areas.

New Zealand are one win away from a place in the Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal after they beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Saturday (Oct 12).

All's not well between 'all-weather friends' Pakistan and China. A suicide bomb attack outside the international airport in Karachi, killing 2 Chinese nationals, has grazed still green wounds around the threat to the security of Chinese personnel working on multiple projects in Pakistan. Now, China has issued an advisory asking its nationals to stay away from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

Hurricane Milton has caused significant destruction in Florida. The state is struggling to get back on its feet after facing immense destruction. From flooded homes to empty streets, Florida struggles to return to normalcy.

As Israel spends the solemn Yom Kippur holiday, the country is on high alert following a series of worrying occurrences linked to Hezbollah rocket firing, which has started fires in northern regions.

US President Joe Biden said Congress should reconvene to enact emergency relief after Hurricane Milton wrecked havoc overnight on Florida's Gulf Coast, leaving millions without power and causing tornadoes that killed at least ten people.

Ahead of the United States presidential elections, popular Indian music composer AR Rahman has recorded a special 30-minute performance video to support Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Breaking: IDF Claims 15 Rockets fired from Lebanon towards the northern part of Israel . The Israeli military claimed that some of these rockets have been intercepted. Watch to know more.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he had a "brief exchange" with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN summit in Laos, a year after he accused India's government of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist in B.C.

In the upcoming Sri Lanka elections, the country's prominent political family, the Rajapaksas, is taking a backseat, marking a significant shift in the nation's political landscape. Once dominant in Sri Lankan politics, the Rajapaksa family has seen its influence wane following economic crises and widespread protests against their governance. The upcoming polls will see new contenders and political factions vying for power, as the country seeks change and recovery. This development signals a potential end to the family’s long-held political dominance and could reshape Sri Lanka’s future leadership.

Several people have been injured after a Mysore to Darbhanga Bhagmati Express collided with a goods train at Kavarapettai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on Friday (Oct 11) evening, according to railway police.

The French government has proposed its budget for 2025, which includes a $66 million reduction in government spending as part of efforts to streamline public finances. The budget plan aims to reduce the national deficit while maintaining key public services and investments in priority areas such as healthcare, education, and green energy. The proposed cuts are part of broader economic reforms designed to promote fiscal responsibility, as the government seeks to balance the need for austerity with the demand for continued economic growth and public sector support. The budget is expected to face scrutiny and debate in the coming months.

Two months into Ukraine's offensive on Russian territory, questions are growing in Ukrainian ranks over the long-term strategy as Russian troops advance steadily in other areas. Watch for more details!

United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Oct 11) voiced hope for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and preventing a broader conflict in West Asia.

At least seven people died after the wall of a private company collapsed on them at a construction site in the Indian state of Gujarat's Mehsana district on Saturday (Oct 12), India Today reported.