The New York Times reports former White House press secretary Leavitt will join Fox News as a commentator starting Nov. 1.

China Weather Network reports that from Oct 5 rainfall across much of southern China is tapering and most areas will turn sunny. Through early October most of the country will see little precipitation, with clear or partly cloudy skies prevailing. Nighttime lows in the south are expected to reach H2-year lows; Fuzhou, Guangzhou and Nanning are forecast to fall below 20°C for the first time in H2.

Hong Kong's Legislative Council will hold a combined debate on the SAR's first five-year economic and social development plan (2026–2030) and the Chief Executive's 2026 policy address on Oct. 7–9, daily from 9am at the Legislative Council Complex. The government's motion on the five-year plan will be moved by the Chief Secretary for Administration. A motion of thanks for the policy address will be tabled and lawmakers have submitted 22 written questions across policy areas, all requiring written replies.