What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of today’s biggest news stories (Sunday, October 11, 2026):
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Citations (10)
- https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20261009_33
Backs: “OFAC issues a general license and backlash mounts in Kyiv and on Capitol Hill.”
- 12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say
Backs: “Saudi officials say 12 killed and 300+ injured as Houthis claim responsibility; airlines suspend flights.”
- 4 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
Backs: “Southeast after Gulf Coast landfall; at least four deaths and widespread flooding/outages reported.”
- Puerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strength
Backs: “Hurricane Simon rapidly intensifies to Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast; Puerto Vallarta boards up as NHC warnings escalate.”
- Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities
Backs: “Panama declares a state of emergency after a powerful 7.6–7.7 quake and strong aftershocks rattle multiple provinces.”
- DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
Backs: “DOJ opens an antitrust probe into major TV networks over the temporary halt of the White House television pool’s coverage amid press-access litigation.”
- Taiwan's Lai says the island will not give up its freedom in National Day speech
Backs: “Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te marks National Day vowing to uphold freedom and deterrence, urging regional democracies to help maintain peace.”
- Shooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police say
Backs: “Erie, Pennsylvania mass shooting leaves nine dead including the suspect; authorities describe a domestic massacre.”
- In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump's calls for the industry to police itself on safety
Backs: “Silicon Valley founders cheer the White House’s self-policing approach to AI safety at San Francisco Tech Week, as debate over federal guardrails intensifies.”
- A US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza. A year later, progress has stalled
Backs: “One year on, an AP analysis finds the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire has stalled with little progress toward a lasting resolution.”