What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

Based on my research, here are 10 of the biggest news stories making headlines today, September 22, 2026:

1.Russia launches massive drone/missile barrage on Ukraine — Russia launched 197 attacks over a 24-hour period ending Monday night, focusing on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka axes, using thousands of kamikaze drones and at least 168 aerial guided bombs.

2.U.S. media outlets sue Trump administration over White House press credentials — Three news outlets sued the Trump administration after the president stripped them of their credentials and banned them from the White House.

3.UN fact-finding mission finds U.S. may have committed war crimes in Iran strikes — A UN-commissioned fact-finding mission found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes during 2026 Iran war strikes, including the Minab School Bombing that killed more than 150 people, including approximately 120 children.

4.Deadly shooting outside Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur — A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer stationed outside an Ontario synagogue at the start of Yom Kippur, triggering a shootout involving as many as 30 shots that left the assailant with life-threatening injuries and seriously wounded a 13-year police veteran.

5.South Korean presidential Chief of Staff offers resignation — Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to South Korea's President, offered to resign following consecutive failures of ministerial candidates, taking "comprehensive responsibility" for assisting the President.

6.Helicopter crash while fighting Yosemite wildfire kills two pilots — A helicopter battling a wildfire in Yosemite National Park crashed, killing the two pilots on board, according to fire officials, during firefighting operations on a Eurocopter AS32. The remains of the pilots were recovered Monday afternoon.

7.Cargo ship fire in China kills at least 20 — At least 20 people are killed and five others are reported missing after a fire breaks out on a cargo ship in Qingdao, Shandong, China.

8.Bus crash in Switzerland kills Dutch tourists — Five people are killed and 40 others injured after a bus carrying Dutch tourists crashes between Zernez and Susch, Switzerland.

9.Bangladesh measles outbreak deepens; vaccination campaign to resume — Seven more children died from suspected measles in Bangladesh in a 24-hour period, bringing the total death toll to 1,009, and the health minister announced that nationwide vaccinations will resume beginning September 25 amid the ongoing outbreak.

10.South Korean President Lee heads to the U.S. amid investment talks — South Korean coverage highlighted that President Lee is departing for the U.S., with questions swirling around further U.S. investment, alongside other major domestic news like a swimmer's Asian Games gold medal.

Ongoing major threads still dominating coverage: The U.S.–Iran conflict continues to generate headlines, with Iranian officials signaling openness to returning to a prior nuclear framework while Iranian state media reported that an American airstrike killed five civilians and wounded 63 more at a wedding party in Hormozgan province. Global growth concerns also persist, as the IMF reports global growth is on track to reach 3% in 2026 despite the war in Iran, while cautioning that risks remain high.

Note: News is developing rapidly, and coverage varies significantly by region — Korean, European, and U.S. outlets are each prioritizing different top stories today.

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Ukraine News Today: Breaking Updates & Live Coverage - September 22, 2026 from Kyiv Post
Source excerpt: “According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Russia launched 197 attacks over a 24-hour period ending 10:00 p.m. local time on...”
2pbs.orgNews and mediaquality 0.87
The Latest | PBS News
Source excerpt: “September 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode · Monday on the News Hour, three news outlets sue the Trump administration after the president strips ...”
3wikipedia.orgEncyclopedias and referencequality 0.83
2026 Iran war - Wikipedia
Source excerpt: “In September 2026, a UN-commissioned fact-finding mission panel found "reasonable grounds" to believe that the United States had committed war crimes ...”
4timesofisrael.comNews and mediaquality 0.82
Gunman opens fire outside Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur; police officer seriously wounded
Source excerpt: “(Screenshot/CBC) TORONTO — A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer stationed outside an Ontario synagogue at the start of Yom Kippur on Sund...”
5sbs.co.krNews and media
Morning Wide: Today's Major News (September 22, 2026)
Source excerpt: “Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik Offers to Resign, Citing Responsibility Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the President, offered to resign ye...”
6abcnews.comNews and mediaquality 0.67
Helicopter fighting Yosemite National Park fire crashes, killing 2: Officials
Source excerpt: “BREAKING NEWS: Helicopter fighting Yosemite National Park fire crashes, killing 2: Officials A helicopter involved in efforts to battle a wildfire in...”
7abcnews.comNews and mediaquality 0.67
Helicopter fighting Yosemite National Park fire crashes, killing 2: Officials
Source excerpt: “The remains of the pilots were successfully recovered Monday afternoon, Cossel told ABC News. ”
8wikipedia.orgEncyclopedias and referencequality 0.83
Portal:Current events/September 2026 - Wikipedia
Source excerpt: “(Reuters) ... At least 20 people are killed and five others are reported missing after a fire breaks out on a cargo ship in Qingdao, Shandong, China. ”
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Portal:Current events/September 2026 - Wikipedia
Source excerpt: “(CNN) Five people are killed and 40 others are injured after a bus carrying Dutch tourists crashes between Zernez and Susch, Switzerland. ”
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Portal:Current events/September 2026 - Wikipedia
Source excerpt: “Seven more children die from suspected measles in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of The International Monetary Fund repo...”
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Portal:Current events/September 2026 - Wikipedia
Source excerpt: “Seven more children die from suspected measles in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,009. (The B...”
12sbs.co.krNews and media
Morning Wide: Today's Major News (September 22, 2026)
Source excerpt: “President Lee Departs for U.S.; Will U.S. Investment”
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Portal:Current events/September 2026 - Wikipedia
Source excerpt: “(Al Jazeera) (BBC News) (CNN) ... Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian says that his country is ready to return to the Islamabad Memorandum signed in J...”
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Portal:Current events/September 2026 - Wikipedia
Source excerpt: “The International Monetary Fund reports that the global growth of the global economy is on track to reach 3% in 2026 despite the war in Iran, but also...”