What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest stories as of Sunday, October 25, 2026 (U.S. time):
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- Melania Trump secured ceasefire for besieged Ukrainian town, White House says - The Washington Post
Backs: “Kremlin confirms talks on timing while strikes on Kyiv continued late week.”
- Hundreds of thousands march in France as protests take place across Europe – as it happened | Europe | The Guardian
Backs: “Large demonstrations and scattered clashes across France and multiple EU countries over living costs, education and policing; authorities deployed heavily in cities like Paris and Milan.”
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge
Backs: “Kim Jong Un visited China via a newly opened cross‑border bridge at Dandong, underscoring warming ties and potential trade expansion.”
- Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
Backs: “Democrats rolled out star surrogates and Alaska’s Senate race drew fresh attention after Trump’s threat to sue if the GOP incumbent loses.”
- Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook
Backs: “A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for deceiving Facebook users about data privacy; Meta plans to appeal.”
- NFL House in Paris closes ahead of street protests in French capital
Backs: “With civil unrest in France, the NFL closed some fan events and tightened security, but the Saints–Steelers game at Stade de France remains on for today.”
- Brewers weather ninth-inning storm, take Game 1 in front of raucous fans
Backs: “The Brewers edged the Rays 3–2 in Game 1 in Milwaukee; Game 2 is slated for tonight.”
- A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu
Backs: “A preliminary magnitude‑6.9 earthquake struck off Vanuatu; assessments were underway.”
- Rooftop rescues and evacuations as severe flooding soaks Four Corners region
Backs: “After a week of severe storms, dangerous flooding and water rescues hit parts of the Four Corners region; more unsettled weather was forecast into the weekend.”
- Vance intensifies rapidly and could become a major Category 3 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific Coast
Backs: “Hurricane Vance rapidly intensified off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could become a major hurricane.”