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Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday (Oct 9) warned that a retaliatory attack on Iran would be "lethal, precise and...surprising". During a speech to the country's troops, Galant vowed that Tehran will "pay a price".

England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed Harry Kane will not be in the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece as his captain recovers from injury.

Vote counting is underway as Mozambicans who voted on Wednesday await election results. The full results could take up to two weeks. Watch for more details!

Italy's defence minister on Thursday slammed the "shooting" at the headquarters of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon as "intolerable", after the force said it had been hit by Israeli tank fire.

A new book by Bob Woodward, titled War, alleges that Donald Trump secretly sent Covid test equipment to Vladimir Putin during a critical shortage of testing kits in the United States and elsewhere.

A viral deepfake video showing French President Emmanuel Macron kissing a male security guard has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the growing threat of AI-manipulated content. The video, though convincingly realistic, is entirely fabricated and part of a broader wave of deepfake misinformation circulating online. Such videos, which can distort reality, pose serious risks to public figures and the integrity of information shared on digital platforms. This incident highlights the challenges governments and tech companies face in combating deepfakes and preventing their misuse in shaping public perception and discourse.

Rapper Dr Dre is in trouble as a former psychiatrist has slapped a $10 million lawsuit against him, accusing him of sending a “barrage of threats” including “homophobic rhetoric.

Donald Trump said he would end US income taxes on Americans living in other countries, the latest in a string of tax proposals in the final stretch of the 2024 campaign. Watch for more details!

The current Ladies European Tour Order of Merit leader, Chiara Tamburlini of Switzerland, heads a strong field for Hero Women’s Indian Open 2024, which will be held from October 24-27 at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram.

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology: - Turkey blocks instant messaging platform discord - Madrid to ban rented e-scooters starting Oct 25 - Star Health Data Leak: Hacker selling leaked customer data for $150k

The race for the next conservative party leader in the UK is down to two as Tory MPS eliminated James cleverly, in a result which left many conservatives shocked and the labor an liberal Democrats rivals delighted. Watch to know more details.

Ace Indian T20 batter Rinku Singh has emerged as a force to reckon with in recent times, and following his latest outing against Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I in Delhi, he cleared any doubts anyone had about his game.

The Kerala Assembly on Thursday (Oct 10) passed a resolution, opposing the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal in a significant pushback against the central government.

As geopolitical tensions escalate, the upcoming BRICS Summit under Russia's chairmanship promises to be critical for its members. The 16th edition of the Summit is to take place from the 22nd of October in Kazan. Watch in for more details!

Moldovans will go to the polls on October 20 to elect the country’s president and simultaneously vote in a referendum for a constitutional amendment that enshrines Moldova’s aspiration to eventually become an EU member. Watch for more details!

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday (Oct 10). Nadal, a supporter of Ronaldo’s former side Real Madrid, called time on his career after winning 22 Grand Slam titles.

Ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections, cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create and spread misinformation, warns OpenAI. Leveraging AI tools, malicious actors can generate realistic yet false content, such as manipulated videos, fake news articles, and deepfake images, to mislead voters and sow confusion. This misuse of AI technology poses significant risks to the integrity of the election process, amplifying the spread of false information across social media and digital platforms. OpenAI emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance, stronger security measures, and public awareness to combat the growing threat of AI-driven election misinformation.

President Biden has urged Israel to minimise harm in Lebanon as President Biden and Netanyahu engaged over a phone call that lasted for 30 mins.. This conversation comes at a pivotal time, as tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions have escalated, and both nations face increasing pressure to address Tehran's behavior in the Middle East.

Ukrainian President Zelenksy has warned that a longer war in Ukraine will allow Russia to exhaust Kyiv as he met Balkan leaders in Croatia in a bid to secure further military aid as Ukraine battles Russia. Watch in for more details!