Israeli strikes on Gaza intensified, with dozens reported killed in northern Gaza. The conflict escalated as Netanyahu's house was targeted by a drone, prompting vows of revenge against Iran proxies. Israel dropped leaflets over Gaza showing Hamas leader Sinwar's body. In US politics, early voting ramped up with Trump and Harris campaigning in battleground states. The UK faced economic challenges, with reports of 633,000 businesses on the brink of collapse. Tragic news emerged as Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis. The day also saw continued coverage of Liam Payne's death, with his family and fans mourning. Labour's plans for gender therapy faced criticism, while the DWP announced plans to tackle benefit fraud by accessing bank accounts directly.