Delhi's air quality index reached 377 on Wednesday morning, categorised as 'very poor', despite city-wide restrictions on fireworks ahead of Diwali. Authorities have implemented measures to curb pollution, but a combination of factors continues to severely impact respiratory health for millions.
Long-serving 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley has been dismissed by CBS News, following a period of extensive staff changes under newly appointed chief Bari Weiss. Pelley accused the new management of politicising the news programme and demanding the inclusion of "falsehoods and bias" in his reports, while Weiss's appointee, Nick Bilton, cited Pelley's "remarkable incivility and contempt" as grounds for termination.
A man who held several individuals hostage inside a Bakersfield, California, Chase Bank building has been killed by FBI personnel following an overnight standoff. Two hostages were released on Tuesday, with the remaining individuals freed unharmed on Wednesday.
