What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

I'll gather today's top headlines — pulling the 10 biggest stories for October 6, 2026.

Based on headlines and news summaries for today, Tuesday, October 6, 2026:

1. U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Enters Day 6
The partial federal government shutdown is now into its sixth day, and although the Senate is scheduled to vote on the stopgap funding bill for a fifth time on Monday, Oct. 6, it still lacks the 60 votes needed to advance. The Trump administration will start mass layoffs of federal workers if President Donald Trump decides negotiations with congressional Democrats are "absolutely going nowhere," a senior White House official told Reuters on Sunday, Oct. 5.

2. Shutdown Impacts Expand
Pay has been suspended for roughly 2 million federal workers, with approximately 750,000 ordered not to work. As a result, United States airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights Saturday, the second straight day under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) order to slow traffic during the government shutdown. Senate Democrats are demanding a permanent extension of federal subsidies to help people afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

3. Gaza - New Israeli Evacuation Order
Israel has issued a new warning to thousands of displaced Palestinians sheltering in central Gaza, saying its military is preparing to use "great force" against Hamas in the area.

4. Diplomatic Push to End 2-Year Gaza War
A rift within Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition is emerging as a flashpoint in efforts to end the war in Gaza, under pressure from Donald Trump to end the two-year-old war. Gunfire continued to erupt in Gaza on October 6 ahead of the meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, even after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to stop bombing the territory.

5. Greta Thunberg Deported After Gaza Flotilla Detention
On October 6, Israeli authorities confirmed that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, along with over 170 other activists, was deported after being detained during an attempt to reach Gaza aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla.

6. U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Migrant Fines
A federal judge on Monday blocked efforts by the Trump administration to impose fines of up to $1.8 million on migrants who fail to leave the US after receiving final deportation orders.

7. Russia Launches Massive Attack on Kyiv
Russia has launched a massive attack on Kyiv, causing fires and scattering debris across the city.

8. Markets and Federal Reserve
The euro struggled near a 17-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by political uncertainty and fiscal concerns across the euro zone, while the dollar extended its blistering rally as it rode US Treasury yields higher. The weaker labour data reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike in October, with Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson signaling officials may need more time before changing rates again, as odds cited have fallen to 23% for an October hike from about 70% last week. New York Fed President John Williams pushed back on an October rate hike, saying the Fed has "no need for urgency".

9. Crypto - Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade
Ethereum's Glamsterdam Upgrade Heads to Sepolia Testnet on October 6 - Ethereum's official roadmap lists "Sepolia fork, October 6, 2026" as the next milestone for the Glamsterdam network upgrade.

10. Sports and Other Headlines
Bukayo Saka And Rice Shines As Arsenal Beat Bournemouth To Retain #EPL Top Spot today October 6, 2026. Separately, OPEC+ decided to maintain September 2026 required production for October 2026.