Hurricane Milton: Millions urged to leave Florida

The US government has told people in Florida to prepare for the "catastrophic" impact of Hurricane Milton. The huge storm is due to reach the state's west coast on Wednesday night. A federal emergency official said it had the potential to forever change some areas. We hear from people who are on the move.

The iconic Las Vegas hotel, Tropicana, has been demolished to make way for a controversial billion dollar baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics. We speak to a local business journalist.

The pilot of a Turkish airlines plane has died mid-flight on a journey between the United States and Istanbul. Ilcehin Pehlivan collapsed after taking off from Seattle, forcing his colleagues to make an emergency landing in New York. We speak to our Europe regional editor.

We bring together three doctors who share their experiences of working in Gaza.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: Residents of Siesta Key drive towards the island before the arrival of Hurricane Milton in Sarasota, Florida, U.S., October 9, 2024. Credit: Matt Mills McKnight/Reuters)