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Daily news brief — 9 October 2026

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Flights disrupted after a rare attack in Saudi Arabia. Plus, a deadly strike in Ukraine and 8 more stories

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Russian glide bomb strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills at least 30

A Russian glide bomb strike on two passenger buses in the frontline Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk has killed at least 30 people and wounded 18 others. Ukraine accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians in the attack, which also damaged a nearby residential building.

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Following the deadly strike, local authorities ordered the suspension of public transport services in Kramatorsk and the neighboring city of Sloviansk.

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EU diplomats expect significant reduction in upcoming seven-year budget proposal

EU diplomats expect Ireland to propose a reduction of ‑100 billion to ‑200 billion in the bloc's next seven-year budget. The proposal aims to shield agriculture and regional spending while appealing to Germany.

Why it matters

EU governments are rushing to reach an agreement on the budget before national elections in France, Poland, and Italy in 2027 threaten to derail the negotiations.

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Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills three and disrupts flights

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile strike targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, disrupting operations and halting flights. The attack follows earlier midweek strikes on Saudi airports that killed three people and injured dozens.

Why it matters

The Saudi-led coalition has blamed the Houthis for the strikes, vowing that the attacks will not go unpunished and retaliating with strikes on dozens of Houthi military targets.

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Italian parliament approves electoral reform introducing proportional representation

Italy's lower house of parliament has approved a contested electoral reform introducing a fully proportional system. Championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the law guarantees a parliamentary majority to any alliance winning more than 42% of the vote.

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Polish police increase school security following fatal stabbings and threats

Polish police have increased their presence at schools and Prime Minister Donald Tusk ordered daily officer visits following two school stabbings in two days. A 15-year-old former pupil killed a school employee in Leszczydol-Nowiny, and a 19-year-old wounded 10 people in Ostroleka.

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Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean forces in Tigray

Ethiopian military drones have launched multiple strikes against Eritrean forces near the northern Tigrayan city of Adigrat. The strikes targeted Eritrean military vehicles and troops that had crossed the border into Ethiopia earlier in the week.

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Germany raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.3%

Germany has raised its economic growth forecast for this year to 1.3%, up from its previous projection of 0.5%. The government attributed the recovery to strong foreign trade and resilience against the energy shock caused by the Iran war.

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EU trade envoy begins talks in Beijing to address trade deficit

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has arrived in Beijing for two days of talks to address an unsustainable trade deficit with China. The EU is seeking to rebalance trade, manage Chinese exports, and improve access to critical raw materials.

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Caretaker killed in second school knife attack in Poland in two days

A school caretaker was killed and two teachers were injured in a knife attack at a school in Poland. This incident occurred just one day after another school stabbing in the country, though police reported they foiled a separate school attack on Thursday.

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Heavy rains cause flooding and injuries in Santiago, Chile

Heavy rains in Chile's capital, Santiago, have triggered mudslides, flooded homes, and injured at least six people. President José Antonio Kast declared a state of emergency in the Las Condes suburb as torrential downpours turned roads into impassable waterways.

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