What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

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As of today, Monday October 19, 2026, the biggest stories trending in the US and internationally according to Google News, Reuters, AP and BBC include:

1. Massive Cost-of-Living Riots Across France
More than half a million people took to streets nationwide to denounce rising cost of living, described as Huge Riots And Anti-Government Protests In France: What To Know. President Emmanuel Macron vowed to hold accountable those who sought to bring down the Republic during major protests as the country counts the cost of worst unrest in years. In Limoges, the fire-ravaged town hall rekindled memories of Notre Dame, with mayor saying there was a clear, premeditated intention to burn down the town hall. Police made more than 2,000 arrests and more than 600 officers were injured. Asian markets and the euro also reacted - Asian share markets slipped on Monday as unease over AI's enormous funding needs while the euro eased in the wake of rioting across France.

2. Deadly Fire / Explosion at Canadian Military Base in Alberta
Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured. Other headlines report 4 dead and dozens injured after major fire breaks out at one of Canada's largest military bases. Reports said large numbers of injured people were transported, Canada's defense minister said people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire and specifically Four dead and 39 in hospital after Canada military base fire.

3. Trump to Begin DC Golf Course Renovation in Defiance of Judge's Order
Trump plans to begin DC golf course renovation in defiance of judge's order. Also trending as Trump says Washington golf course renovation to start in November, despite judge's order with Judge blasts Trump's DOJ over 'inexcusable' tree removal at DC golf course.

4. Trump Approval Hits Record Low Ahead of Midterms
Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge, with other polls showing Americans anxious and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of midterms.

5. Oil Prices Slip After Trump Waives Russia Sanctions
Oil slips as Trump's sanction waiver may lead to more Russian fuel supplies, with Trump defending plans to ease Russia sanctions and prompting backlash from Ukraine and US lawmakers. Separate headline: U.S. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law, says Marco Rubio.

6. Truck Plows Into Kansas Youth Soccer Game, Killing 2
2 dead, 11 injured after woman in truck drives through soccer game in Wichita, Kansas: Police, identified as 6-year-old boy, 35-year-old man killed in crash at Stryker Sports Complex. The Guardian reported Kansas driver who allegedly killed two and hurt 10 at soccer game is released from custody.

7. Obama Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar Against Trump Administration Investigation
Obama says Trump officials' pursuit of Rep. Omar should 'outrage all Americans', with Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders.

8. Pope Leo Recovering After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery, reported as Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after cancer surgery and Pope's surgeon details operating on the "ideal patient" after lung cancer discovery "entirely by chance".

9. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Demands Prosecution After West Bank Settler Attack
U.S. ambassador to Israel calls for "arrest and prosecution" of Heidi Levine's West Bank settler attackers, with Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu and Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and European Officials in West Bank.

10. Albania Anti-Government Protests Threaten EU Membership Bid
Albanian PM says protests pose threat to EU membership, not government, with Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania and Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania's anti-government protests escalate.