Top 10 world news: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah killed; Yemen's Houthis fire missile at Israel, and more

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed during Israeli military strikes in Beirut on Saturday, as confirmed by the militant group. The militant groupfurther pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.As tensions escalated in West Asia, sirens were sounding across central Israel amid an apparent ballistic missile attack from Yemen, which activated alerts in Tel Aviv and its surrounding cities.

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West Asia crisis: Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in IDF strikes on Beirut

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Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its chiefHassan Nasrallah was eliminated during the military's strikes in Beirut on Friday.The militantgroup pledgedto continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.Nasrallah was reportedly at Hezbollah’s main underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut when the IDF carried out its massive strikes.

Panic in Tel Aviv amid ballistic missile attack from Yemen

Sirens were sounding across central Israel amid an apparent ballistic missile attack from Yemen. The alerts have been activated in Tel Aviv and surrounding cities.The missile was intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array outside of Israeli territory, the IDF said.

'Genocide, cowardly act,' Hezbollah allies Houthis, Hamas, Iraq fume over Nasrallah's killing

Hamas on Saturday (Sep 28)condemned the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in IDF strikes on Beirut."We condemn in the strongest terms this barbaric Zionist aggression and targeting of residential buildings... and we consider it a cowardly terrorist act," the group said in a statement, offering "condolences, and solidarity with the brothers in Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon on the martyrdom of... Nasrallah," the Gaza-based group said in a statement.

Who is Hashem Safieddine, second-in-command and potential successor of Hezbollah?

Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Saturday (Sep 28) confirmed that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in Israeli strikes on Beirut. Nasrallah’s death has now raised questions about the future leadership of the Lebanon-based militant group.

West Asia crisis: Iran's Khamenei moved to safe location amid 'short-sighted' attacks in Beirut

After Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes on Friday (Sep 27), Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly moved to a safe location with heightened security measures in place.

Hurricane Helene: At least 43 dead in five US states, 4 million homes without power

At least 43 people died in five US states – South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia – on Friday (Sep 27), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened.

Ukraine begins probe into alleged sexual crimes at children's home

Ukraine on Saturday announced a probe into alleged sex crimes at a state children's home after the country's rights ombudsman visited and decried a lack of official action.

Nepal: At least 66 dead, dozens missing after heavy rains trigger floods, landslides

At least 66people lost their lives across Nepal after deadly floods triggered by incessant rainfall hit the nation, leading to loss of life and property, reported news agency Reuters.

BCCI announces BUMPER pay rise, players to pocket $9000 per match starting IPL 2025

The stars of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are set for a bumper pay rise after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced on his X handle on Saturday (Sep 28). Shah on his social media handle confirmed the news as players starting from IPL 2025 will pocket INR 7.5 lakh ($9000) per match. Additionally, players will also pocket $125,000 if they play all the matches for their respective IPL franchise.

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe mourns Maggie Smith's death

Daniel Radcliffe has paid tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Dame Maggie Smith, following the legendary actress's death on Friday at the age of 89. Radcliffe, 35, shared heartfelt memories of working with Smith, recalling their first encounter on the set of David Copperfield when he was just 9 years old.