What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

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Today - Monday, October 12, 2026 - Biggest News Stories:

1. Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Airport Hit by Second Houthi Strike in Two Days
Saudi Arabia reported injuries in a new attack at King Khalid International Airport on Sunday October 12, a day after a strike killed 13 and wounded more than 300. The initial attack was the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, killing at least 12 people and more than 300 wounded. A follow-up attack on Sunday left one dead and eleven injured. BBC listed "Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Airport Hit By Second Houthi Strike In Two Days" as its top story 2 hours ago.

2. Russia Strikes Ukrainian Power Plant After Trump Claims Energy Ceasefire
Russia struck a Ukrainian power plant after Trump claimed an energy ceasefire. Trump's announcement of a Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire," effective immediately — but Kyiv says it was caught off guard and Moscow is silent. Backlash grows against the Russia diesel deal as Trump claims Ukraine energy ceasefire and Zelenskyy says Russia violated the energy truce announced by Trump.

3. Pope Leo XIV Announces Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV, 71, to undergo lung surgery this week after doctors find a nodule. Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it. The pontiff announced Sunday he would have surgery this week to remove a "localized nodule" in his lung, found at a "very early stage". Vatican says recovery to take about a week and the growth was "well-contained" and spotted early. CBS News listed "Pope Leo XIV To Undergo Surgery After Nodular Lesion Found In Lung" as a top story 1 hour ago.

4. Israel Awaits Release of Remaining Hostages in Gaza
Israel awaits for remaining hostages to be released is the lead on NBC Nightly News for Oct. 12. As of October 13, reports state the group plans only to return four of the deceased. On October 12, the day before the hostages were freed, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the name of the operation to receive the hostages is "Returning Home" and completed a withdrawal and redeployment to a new line in Gaza.

5. U.S. Government Shutdown - Senate Passes Bill to End Longest Shutdown
The Republican-controlled House is due to vote Wednesday afternoon on a compromise that would restore funding to government agencies and end a shutdown that started on October 1 and is now in its 42nd day. The Republican-controlled Senate approved the deal on Monday night. By a vote of 60-40, senators passed H.R.5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, in its amended form - and late Monday voted 60-40 in favor of a compromise package in the wake of eight Democratic senators siding with Republicans late Sunday to advance the measure. Prediction markets forecast the shutdown would end Wednesday/Thursday.

6. Hurricanes and Severe Weather - Simon, Rachel, and Nor'easter
Hurricane Simon lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, pounds resorts and vulnerable towns, with Hurricane Simon and Post-Tropical Storm Rachel Bring Flood Risks to Mexico and Southwestern U.S.. Simultaneously, Rachel downgraded from 'tropical' storm, but strong winds, rain and flooding hit Southern California, with flash flooding sending water rushing through streets near Las Vegas strip. On the East Coast, a Nor'easter brings heavy rains, dangerous East Coast flood threat.

7. Bipartisan Pushback on Trump's Russia Diesel Deal
A Bipartisan Group Of Senators Demands Trump Kill Russian Diesel Deal - specifically a bipartisan group of senators demands Trump kill Russian diesel deal. Six senators call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan as Trump's diesel deal with Putin drives a wedge through the Western alliance.

8. Trump and Rubio Weigh Firing U.S. Envoy to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle
AP Source: Trump, Rubio Weigh Firing US Envoy To Greece After Mounting Reports Of Improper Conduct. The AP source says Trump, Rubio weigh firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct, with reports of Trump considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after embarrassing revelations.

9. Nobel Peace Prize Fallout
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African lawyer Navi Pillay, announced by Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, naming Navi Pillay the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo on October 9, 2026. Nobel Peace Prize Winner Roasts Trump After Winning Award - Pillay took an immediate shot at President Trump after she learned she had won the award Friday. Trump thinks he should have won the Nobel Peace Prize. His quest for it is now the butt of the joke and Trump says Norway has 'indelible stain' for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize.

10. UK Politics - Claim Russia Interfered in 2016 Brexit Vote
UK PM Burnham Says Russia Interfered In 2016 Brexit Vote - specifically, UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote, with coverage that it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote.