Israel expanded its ground offensive into Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah. The IDF claimed to have killed a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, while Hezbollah fired rockets at Haifa. The conflict escalated throughout the day, with Israel deploying a fourth division. Simultaneously, Hurricane Milton intensified to a Category 5 storm, prompting mass evacuations in Florida. President Biden warned it could be the worst storm to hit the state in over a century. The UK faced its own challenges, with MI5 warning of threats from Iran and Russia. The Madeleine McCann suspect was cleared of unrelated sex crime charges. In political news, the Conservative leadership race continued, with James Cleverly emerging as a frontrunner. The day ended with growing concerns about Hurricane Milton's imminent impact on Florida.