Top 10 world news: 274 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon; Mpox Clade 1b first case in Kerala, and more

In a fresh wave of attacks, Israel carried out extensive air strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday (Sep 23), killing 274 people and injuring over 700 others, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israel's defence ministry has warned people to immediately leave the homes and other buildings where the Iran-backed Hezbollah has allegedly stored weapons.

Meanwhile, Kerala in India has reported its first case of Mpox strain Clade 1b. It was confirmed in a patient from Kerala, an Indian news agency reported, citing official sources.

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Israel strikes more than 300 Hezbollah targets, 274 killed, over 700 injured

Israel carried out extensive air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing 274 people, including 21 children, and injuring 700 others in air raids on towns and villages, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

India: First case of mpox Clade 1b strain detected from Kerala

India on Monday (Sep 23) reported its first case of Mpox strain Clade 1b. The strain was confirmed in a patient from Kerala, reported an Indian news agency citing official sources.Clade 1b strain has been detected in a 38-year-old man from Kerala's Malappuram district. The man, as per reports, had recently returned from the United Arab Emirates.

Lebanon PM slams Israel’s ‘war of extermination’ as death toll from strikes rises to 274

Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday (Sep 23) slammed Israel's "destructive plan" of strikes against his country as a "war of extermination". His statement comes as the Israeli military struck over 300 Hezbollah targets in east and south Lebanon.

Iran MP alleges pager blast could be behind president Ebrahim Raisi's death

Was a pager blast behind the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi? As Iran continues to reel from the pager and walkie-talkie blasts that claimed the lives of dozens of people and injured nearly 3,000, reports suggest that a similar blast could've been behind Raisi's death in a helicopter crash in May.

Kremlin says will study Zelensky's 'victory plan' if released officially

The Kremlin on Monday, said that it would study what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pressed as his "victory plan" to end the war with Russia after it releases official information.

Badlapur horror: Accused Akshay Shinde shot dead in defence after he snatches weapon, opens fire at cops

In a shocking development, the Badlapur sexual assault caseprime accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officerin the police van and opened fire on the cops,leading to retaliatory firingin whichhegot shot, said Thane Police, according to news agency ANI.

Elon Musk’s X takes U-turn, complies with Brazilian court orders to undo ban

Elon Musk's social media platform X has now complied with the Brazil court's demands and will resume its operations in the country.The Brazilian Supreme Court banned platform X in August due to its failure to adhere to court orders related to hate speech moderation.

Rahul Gandhi joins Farooq Abdullah for the final day of campaigning in 2nd phase of J&K assembly elections

On the last day of the campaigning for the second phase of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, mega rallies were held by the top leadership of multiple political parties. Leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was in Surankote area of Poonch district and later in Srinagar to address a mega rally.

Hardik Pandya gears up for ‘shock’ Test return with BGT looming, training video goes viral - WATCH

Ace India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is in line to make a shock return to Test cricket for the first time in six years. Having last appeared in the whites for the country in 2018, Pandya is now gearing up for the five-match Test series Down Under starting November 22.

Laapataa Ladies worthy contender for Oscars? Fans feel All We Imagine As Light had a better chance

Kiran Rao'sLaapataa Ladieshas been selected as India's official entry to Oscars 2025 in the Best International Feature Film category. While the decision, made by the Film Federation of India, has been greeted with a lot of joy by cinema lovers, it has also left the internet divided. Like every year, some have disagreed with FFI's decision and expressed that there was a better film that should have represented India this year at the Oscars. Some on social media have stated that Payal Kapadia'sAll We Imagine As Lightwould have been a worthy pick.