What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

I'll search for the biggest news stories from today.Let me get more specific major global news.Based on my research, here are 10 of the biggest news stories making headlines today, October 17, 2026:

1. Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia After Just Five Days
A White House official confirmed that Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" from her role as White House press secretary, having served for five days, becoming the shortest-serving press secretary in White House history. She also faced scrutiny over legal credentials after telling reporters she passed the bar in China, where foreign nationals cannot take the test, later admitting she was never a licensed attorney.

2. 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula near the Pacific Ocean coast on Friday, about 76 kilometers northeast of Ozernovskiy, at a depth of 143.2 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

3. South Korea: Push to Impeach Supreme Court Chief Justice
Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok announced that discussions have begun on pushing for the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-de, with reactions emerging targeting the Chief Justice on the occasion of the parliamentary audit.

4. Incheon Stabbing Rampage Suspect Identified
The personal information of 59-year-old Choi Choong-rak, the suspect arrested on charges of injuring eight citizens in a stabbing rampage in Incheon, has been made public, though he made rambling statements regarding his motive before his arrest.

5. Ukraine War: Zelensky Pushes Europe for More Support
Zelensky is asking for 300 Patriot missiles, 70 billion euros, and Russian assets, warning that without a determined European Union, Putin "would have gone much further by now." There is also growing tension between Trump and Zelensky, with Trump stating he is "not a big fan of Zelensky."

6. Starlink Controversy Disrupts Ukrainian Military Operations
SpaceX implemented a speed limit for Ukrainian Starlink access, disrupting targeting for its strikes, while the United States suggested that European countries unfreeze Russian assets to use as leverage in peace negotiations with Russia.

7. Gaza: Violence Continues Despite Ceasefire
A year into the ceasefire, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is in Israeli hands, and Netanyahu has vowed control of the West Bank, while hunger grips Gaza, with over 1.4 million people acutely short of food as aid remains insufficient to meet basic needs.

8. Bucheon Factory Fire Investigation (South Korea)
A joint investigation is being conducted into a metal printing factory fire in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, where a fire injured eight people, with the firefighter who was transferred to the hospital in cardiac arrest still in critical condition.

9. India: Concern Over Alleged Hindu Temple Attack Plot in US
India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern over an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Illinois, calling on US authorities to ensure the safety of Indian nationals there.

10. Indian Navy Commissions New Warship
The Indian Navy commissioned its first indigenously designed and built Multi-Purpose Vessel, INS Samarthak.

Note: News coverage is highly regional and fragmented today, so this list reflects a mix of major U.S. political news, international conflicts, and notable regional stories from South Korea, India, and Russia.