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Oct 12, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Houthi rebels attacked Riyadh's airport, killing one and injuring 11, while suspending operations and canceling an energy summit. President Trump claimed an energy ceasefire with Russia, but Ukraine's Zelensky disputed it after new strikes hit Ukrainian infrastructure. In South Carolina, Senate candidates Darlene Graham and Annie Andrews debated their stances on Israel and the Middle East. Additionally, experts advise adults to get a second MMR dose amid a major measles outbreak, and China's passenger car exports surged 64% in September.

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