What are the most important events and topics in the news today?

I'll gather today's top headlines and key developments for you.

Most important events and topics in the news today - Saturday, October 3, 2026:

Based on headlines from Reuters, BBC, AP and other major outlets this morning:

1. United States - Government Funding & Politics

•The US fiscal year 2027 began October 1 - conflicting reports on funding. One report says President Trump signed a continuing resolution on September 2 keeping the government funded through December 11.

•Another report says the United States government entered its new fiscal year 2027 on October 1, 2026 without a signed appropriations bill or continuing resolution, triggering the partial government shutdown. The prior October-November 2025 shutdown lasted 43 days.

•Domestically, the economy and November's midterm elections are commanding attention at home, along with Congressional investigations, White House developments, and 2026 campaign coverage.

•Other US stories noted: expanding measles outbreak and deadly California helicopter crash are among day's significant public health and breaking-news stories and U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq.

2. Middle East - Gaza Ceasefire & Iran

•Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: The Israeli military confirmed that its ceasefire agreement with Hamas is currently in effect and it has pulled back troops from Gaza in adherence with the first phase of a peace plan to end the yearslong war. Reports note the ceasefire remains fragile with continued violations and airstrikes reported.

•Iran: Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours - Reuters.

•Reuters World News also reports: U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Beijing today hoping that Chinese President Xi Jinping will help him end his unpopular Iran war, as the Iran war sends prices to 3-year high. Related headline: Powell era ends, Iran war costs $25B.

3. Asia-Pacific

•Asian Games 2026 - Day 15: The highly anticipated Men's Cricket Gold Medal match between India and Pakistan headlines today, alongside crucial wrestling medal bouts featuring top Indian grapplers like Aman Sehrawat, Antim Panghal. Officially: Asian Games 2026 Live Updates, Day 15: IND vs PAK men's cricket final headline on penultimate day for India.

•India: Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026 to begin today with theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux'.

•China / Energy: China Halts fuel exports - authorities withheld October export approvals for destinations other than Hong Kong and Macau. Russia has restricted gasoline exports through end of January and diesel exports through end of October.

•South Korea: On October 2, 2026, Trump said that if South Korea doesn't commit to the Alaska LNG project, "I'll just charge them more".

4. Europe

•France: Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France - reports note fires, fury and hundreds of arrests, with 400 schools closed as student protests continue.

•UK: Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest - BBC ahead of October 7 anniversary events. Also coverage of Chancellor John Healey refusing to rule out tax hikes in October Budget.

5. Economy & Markets

•Energy: U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week. Crude inventories rose by 3.7 million barrels to 420.3 million barrels in the week ended October 3.

•Financial Times - October 3: Thames Water creditors offer 25% debt write-off for more lenient targets among headlines.

•UK Housing: BBC reports 'Black mould is making my son ill' ahead of Awaab's Law in October.

> News is highly dynamic - for the very latest, check Reuters.com, BBC News, AP News and CNN live updates throughout the day.

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