What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 major stories as of Saturday, October 24, 2026 (U.S.):
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- DOJ orders some California counties to verify ballots in 48 hours
Backs: “Justice Department orders several California counties to set aside and verify ballots it says may belong to noncitizens, escalating a pre‑midterms clash with the state.”
- The Latest: Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race
Backs: “Trump administration sues to block certification in Alaska’s Senate race if a Democrat wins, as early voting surges nationally.”
- How major US stock indexes fared Friday 10/23/2026
Backs: “U.S. stocks fell Friday while oil jumped to its highest close since April on supply fears tied to Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and a UAE oil spill.”
- Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’ - Yahoo News Malaysia
Backs: “Trump says the U.S. could end the Iran war “quickly,” but questions whether to push for a rapid finish or let the conflict “wither.””
- Exclusive-Tanker carrying 40,000 T of Russian diesel heads to New York after Putin-Trump deal, data shows
Backs: “First tanker carrying Russian diesel heads toward New York under a controversial Trump‑Putin arrangement, according to shipping data.”
- Melania Trump brokers a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city to get relief aid in
Backs: “First lady Melania Trump brokers a localized humanitarian ceasefire around Oleshky, southern Ukraine, set to begin October 27 to allow aid and evacuations.”
- Louvre and other museums closing for Saturday protests as French authorities deploy 70,000 officers
Backs: “Paris unrest: with large protests expected today, France deploys tens of thousands of officers; the Louvre and other museums shut; the U.S. issues a security alert.”
- A drone hit and sank a cargo vessel in new Black Sea attack near Romania, killing 1
Backs: “Black Sea shipping hit again: a drone strike sinks a cargo vessel near Romania, killing one and leaving three missing, raising escalation fears in the region.”
- AP Exclusive: Trump's border chief defends wall plans in Texas' Big Bend despite a court setback
Backs: “DHS’s border chief defends plans for wall and infrastructure in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court‑ordered construction pause.”
- In India, police shootings of alleged cow smugglers raise alarm about impunity and bias
Backs: “India human rights concerns: police shootings of alleged cow smugglers spark alarm about impunity and anti‑minority bias in Uttar Pradesh.”