What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here’s a quick, credible snapshot of the biggest stories as of Monday, October 19, 2026 (U.S. time). If you want any of these expanded, say the word.
Also on the docket today: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to release an orders list at 9:30 a.m. ET (Monday, Oct. 19). If you want highlights once it drops, I can pull them.[11]
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- Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
Backs: “Ukraine unleashes more than 1,000 drones at targets inside Russia, amid a public spat between President Trump and President Zelenskyy over strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.”
- Referendum Advance Voting Now Open - Elections Alberta
Backs: “Elections Alberta says unofficial results will post within 48 hours of polls closing.”
- Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks
Backs: “Egypt’s top security body says it will help Saudi Arabia defend against Houthi attacks from Yemen, as an airstrike in Houthi‑held territory kills at least nine.”
- Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Backs: “Trump endorses Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu nine days before Israel’s Oct. 27 election, a late jolt in a tight race.”
- Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade barbs in 1st debate only days before presidential runoff
Backs: “President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro trade attacks in their first runoff debate ahead of the Oct. 25 vote.”
- Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds
Backs: “Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and wind; the National Hurricane Center has been issuing advisories through the weekend.”
- Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 other people
Backs: “A fast‑moving grass fire during live‑fire training at CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers and injures 39 (19 critically).”
- Stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India kills 19
Backs: “Stampede at a major Hindu festival in West Bengal leaves at least 19 dead and many injured.”
- Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio
Backs: “House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries touts his party’s midterm prospects and slams Trump’s move to pause new Russia sanctions, signaling a renewed push in Congress.”
- Miami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since '02, No. 2 BYU's ranking best since '84 title season
Backs: “1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2002 after a weekend of upsets.”
- Home - Supreme Court of the United States
Backs: “ET (Monday, Oct. 19). If you want highlights once it drops, I can pull them.”