North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to bolster its military efforts in Ukraine, sparking international concerns; as South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol calls for tighter cooperation to prevent potential illegal exchanges between the two nations.

Meanwhile, a government-backed inquiry in Australia has revealed that delays in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout under former Prime Minister Scott Morrison cost the nation at least $20 billion, prompting plans for a new center for disease control to improve future pandemic preparedness.

Across the globe, the U.S. presidential election intensifies with former President Donald Trump refuting accusations of fascism at a rally in Georgia, while Vice President Kamala Harris and Barack Obama mobilize voters in key swing states like Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Shifting gears to sports, Manchester United has sacked manager Erik ten Hag following a disappointing start to the season, appointing Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim manager as they engage in talks with Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim for a permanent position.

In space news, China's Shenzhou-19 mission is taking strides towards lunar exploration with the inclusion of its first female spaceflight engineer, Wang Haoze, joining the crew aiming to conduct experiments aboard the Tiangong space station, aligning with China's lunar ambitions by 2030.

Lastly, a tragic incident in Kerala, India, saw over 150 people injured during an unapproved temple fireworks display, highlighting ongoing safety issues in religious gatherings as the country nears the Diwali festival.