The top 10 world news headlines as of today, October 9, 2024:

 Here are the top 10 world news headlines as of today, October 9, 2024:

1. **Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida**: A Category-3 hurricane, Milton, is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area, marking the first direct hit in over a century. Florida officials are preparing for destructive storm surges and winds affecting central Florida.

2. **Israel Continues Strikes in Lebanon**: Israeli forces have conducted multiple airstrikes in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah strongholds and underground tunnels. Tensions between Israel and Lebanon remain high.

3. **Supreme Court Considers Ghost Gun Regulations**: The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments about the legality of regulating ghost guns—unregistered, self-assembled firearms—under the same laws as traditional firearms】.

4. **Hamas-Israel Conflict Intensifies**: Israeli military operations against Hamas continue to escalate, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling for peace in Lebanon while launching targeted strikes in Gaza.

5. **TikTok Faces Lawsuits Over Harm to Youth**: Attorneys general from 13 U.S. states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the platform of contributing to mental health issues among youth due to its addictive design.

6. **Biden Delays International Trip**: U.S. President Joe Biden has postponed his planned visits to Germany and Angola to oversee federal response efforts related to Hurricane Milton.

7. **U.S. Federal Shutdown Looms**: Concerns over a possible federal government shutdown are growing as lawmakers struggle to pass a new budget, sparking debates across the political spectrum.

8. **Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded**: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to scientists for their work on quantum computing, revolutionizing the field of information technology.

9. **Global Oil Prices Surge**: Oil prices have spiked due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with analysts predicting further price increases that may impact global economies.

10. **India-U.S. Drone Deal Finalized**: India and the U.S. have inked a landmark drone technology agreement, enhancing defense cooperation between the two nations as part of a broader Indo-Pacific strategy. 

These headlines provide a snapshot of today's key global events.