What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

Based on available reporting, here are 10 major news stories in the news cycle around today, September 13, 2026:

1. Sweden holds parliamentary elections
Sweden held a Riksdag election on September 13, making it a key political event of the day in Europe.

2. Sudan civil war peace talks continue in Khartoum
Peace talks are being held by mediators from the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Arab League, the European Union and the United Nations, in Khartoum, Sudan, in an effort to end the three-year long civil war, with UN envoy Pekka Haavisto attending the talks. This comes after around 13 people were killed in a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces on a courthouse in Umm Ruwaba, North Kordofan.

3. Nepal flood recovery efforts
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reports that 13,583 people have been rescued so far since flash floods ravaged Nepal.

4. Malaysia helicopter crash
A MBB Bo 105 helicopter operating for the Flying Doctors of Malaysia crashed near Long Lellang, Sarawak, Malaysia, killing all five onboard.

5. Indonesia reopens airports after volcanic ash disruption
Indonesia reopened its airport in Jakarta and four others after previously being closed due to ashes from Anak Krakatoa.

6. Ongoing Ukraine-Russia war
The war continues with recent Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia and Russian counterattacks — Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia, striking a chemical plant and airfield, while Russia struck Kryvyi Rih with a ballistic missile, killing one and injuring others. Zelensky has also urged allies to provide Ukraine with 100-120 missile interceptors every month.

7. Bangladesh's measles outbreak deepens
Seven more children died from suspected measles in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,009. In response, Health minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain announced that Bangladesh will resume nationwide vaccinations beginning on September 25 amidst the ongoing measles outbreak.

8. Continuing Middle East tensions (Iran/Gaza/Lebanon)
Multiple ongoing crises remain active, including the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Iran war fuel crisis, the Gaza peace plan, and Israel–Lebanon peace negotiations and ceasefire efforts.

9. Global economic outlook amid conflict
The International Monetary Fund reported that global economic growth is on track to reach 3% in 2026 despite the war in Iran, but also cautioned that risks still remain high.

10. Diplomatic rupture between Algeria and UAE
Algeria cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, without specifying a reason.

Note: News aggregation for a specific single day is imperfect from search results — some of these stories reflect ongoing developments rather than events breaking exclusively today. For the most current, minute-by-minute headlines, I'd recommend checking a live news wire like Reuters, AP, or the BBC directly.