What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Looking for today's 10 biggest headlines — I'll pull the latest for October 10.
Today is Saturday, October 10, 2026 - here are 10 of the biggest headlines being reported today:
1. 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama
A shallow 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck western Panama on Friday, October 9 at 17:56 UTC (12:56 PM local time).
It was listed at 12.6 km depth, 12 km west-southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, collapsing buildings and triggering panic in the capital.
The Panama Canal remained open to ships, but the international airport and schools were shut down and widespread damage across six provinces was reported.
2. Hurricane Isaias Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast as Major Hurricane
Hurricane Isaias intensified to a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 110 mph on a direct path for the U.S. Gulf Coast.
It was later upgraded to a Category 3 major hurricane with top winds of 120 mph as it barreled toward the Florida panhandle and coastal Alabama, with landfall expected late Friday Oct 9 or overnight into Saturday Oct 10.
Warnings include life-threatening flooding and 5-7 foot storm surges, prompting closures, evacuations and event cancellations like Fulton County public services closed on Sat. Oct. 10.
3. Trump Announces Deal to Import Russian Diesel, Lifts Sanctions
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets in an effort to lower fuel prices, a stunning reversal of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war on Ukraine ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
The administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel that were designed to deprive Moscow of revenues for its war on Ukraine, with the U.S. lifting sanctions on Russian diesel sales until April 7, 2027. Trump said Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by additional shipments.
4. Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Navi Pillay
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navi Pillay for her work as a judge and human rights lawyer, at a time when international law faces "tremendous pressure".
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday Oct. 9 that Navanethem "Navi" Pillay won "for her efforts to promote peace and international law". Pillay, 85, is a South African human rights lawyer and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who helped establish rape as an act of genocide under international law.
5. Russia Launches Massive Attack on Kyiv
Russia has launched a massive attack on Kyiv, causing fires and scattering debris across the city.
Local officials report at least 11 people were injured, with five hospitalized, with officials urging residents to stay in shelters amid warnings of possible power and water outages.
RT also headlined on October 10 at 4:22 am: "Zelensky slams Trump's 'weak decision'", related to the Russian diesel deal.
6. U.S. Government Shutdown Enters 41 Days - Trump Orders TSA Workers Paid
President Donald Trump says he will sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration workers.
The Senate is working late into the night to resolve the 41-day funding impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
7. International Criminal Court Rejects U.S. Sanctions
The International Criminal Court rejects US sanctions, in a story highlighted in Australia's Morning News Bulletin for 10 October 2026.
Washington also suspended sanctions on Russian fuel trade, including import to US.
8. U.S. Suspends Microsoft, Adobe and Other IT Firms From Key Green Card Program
The US suspended Microsoft, major IT outsourcers and software maker Adobe from a key green-card program on Thursday while opening probes into nine top universities, widening a crackdown it says targets fraud and protects American jobs.
9. India - Delhi Braces for CJP Protest
Headlines from India on Oct 10: Delhi braces for CJP protest: 45 metro stations shut, trains cancelled, 23,000 security personnel deployed.
Other top Indian headlines today include reports that UP's Jewar airport to be renamed after PM Modi and Andhra Pradesh declaring drought in 21 districts after 53.4% rainfall deficit.
10. Other Major Headlines Trending Today
> News is developing rapidly today - the Panama earthquake and Hurricane Isaias are the two major natural disaster stories dominating global coverage, while the Trump-Russia diesel deal and Nobel Peace Prize are leading U.S. and world politics coverage.