What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

I'll search for the latest news to give you an accurate picture of today's top stories.Based on my research, here are 10 of the biggest news stories making headlines today, October 13, 2026:

1. Middle East: Saudi-Houthi Conflict Escalates
At least 20 people, including a U.S. national, have been killed in a week of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's main airport, pushing oil prices up and prompting President Trump to consider joining the Saudi-led battle against the Houthis in Yemen as it becomes the epicenter of the Middle East war. Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation to determine how its air defenses failed to intercept the barrage of missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

2. Death Toll Rises in Riyadh Airport Attack
According to regional reporting, the death toll in the Houthi attack on Riyadh Airport has risen to 13, with an Indian national among the victims, raising fresh concerns over regional security.

3. Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Home
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, D.C., on Monday morning, as part of a yearslong criminal investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. attorney in Minneapolis and the Justice Department. The search came so close to next month's midterm contests that it was swiftly condemned by top Democrats in Congress, who raised questions about the timing given longstanding Justice Department protocol. Omar called the search "an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement," adding that this is "the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced."

4. 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded
Americans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel Economics Prize for their research on microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization.

5. Zelensky Accuses Russia of Striking Power Plant After Ceasefire Announcement
According to reports, Zelensky claims Russia struck a power plant "immediately after" Trump announced an energy ceasefire, raising fresh questions over the truce's durability.

6. Migrant Boat Tragedy Off Djibouti
Reports indicate 139 migrants died after an overcrowded boat capsized off Djibouti while heading toward Yemen, highlighting the deadly risks of migration routes in the region.

7. School Shooting Scare in France
French police detained a pupil after two people were injured in a shooting at the Joseph-Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, southern France, where officials say a staff member disarmed the suspect, who hid a hunting shotgun in a guitar case before police arrived.

8. Stolen Renoir Paintings Recovered in France
Stolen Renoir paintings — "Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano" and "Young Woman at the Well," stolen from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer — were found behind a wall following arrests in France.

9. Ethiopian Forces Advance in Tigray
According to regional coverage, Ethiopian forces have entered the strategic Tigray town of Adwa, according to witnesses on the ground.

10. Philippines Moves to Restrict Minors' Social Media Access
The Philippine lower house approved a bill restricting minors' social media access, moving the country a step closer to restricting social media use among minors.

Note: News is constantly developing, so these stories may continue to evolve throughout the day. Let me know if you'd like more depth on any of these.