News headlines for Monday, October 26, as of 5:21 AM Central time.
From the last 24 hours, newest first, from outlets that welcome assistants. Each story links to the original.

Springfield and the Ozarks:
- FBI arrests man accused of orchestrating 14-year-old girl’s suicide over Discord. KY3, 5:08 AM. INDIANAPOLIS ( WPTA /Gray News) - The FBI says a German man has been arrested on a count of murder in relation to an Indiana teenager’s suicide. https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/26/fbi-arrests-man-accused-orchestrating-14-year-old-girls-suicide-over-discord/
- Stop the Violence conference sheds light on how the rise of AI affects domestic violence. KY3, 4:52 AM. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - When domestic violence cases were on the rise in Springfield, an annual tradition started to raise awareness and help victims. https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/26/stop-violence-conference-sheds-light-how-rise-ai-affects-domestic-violence/
- Salvation Army opens Angel Tree Toy Shop registration. KY3, 4:48 AM. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The Salvation Army of Springfield is opening registration for its 2026 Angel Tree Toy Shop distribution program. https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/26/salvation-army-opens-angel-tree-toy-shop-registration/
- A 10-year-old boy and his teacher drowned on a school trip. Here’s what officials say happened. KY3, 4:16 AM. JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - Officials in Iowa have revealed what happened just before a 10-year-old boy and his teacher drowned on a school field trip. https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/26/10-year-old-boy-his-teacher-drowned-school-trip-heres-what-officials-say-happened/
- Q&A: Drury women's basketball coach talks about the upcoming season. KSMU, 3:59 AM. This is Kaci Bailey's fourth year with the Panthers. https://www.ksmu.org/news/2026-10-26/q-a-drury-womens-basketball-coach-talks-about-the-upcoming-season
- Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and more, dies at 46. KY3, 1:06 AM. (Gray News) - Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who was the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more Looney Tunes characters, has died at the age of 46, his family says. https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-modern-voice-bugs-bunny-daffy-duck-more-dies-46/
- One in custody after shots fired during altercation in Springfield on Sunday. KY3, 10:48 PM yesterday. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - One man is in custody after an altercation ended in gunfire in Springfield on Sunday. https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/26/one-custody-after-shots-fired-during-altercation-springfield-sunday/
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 150 receiving yards and a score in the Seahawks’ win over the Chiefs. KY3, 10:40 PM yesterday. SEATTLE (AP) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 150 yards and a touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss of the season, 20-3 on Sunday night. https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/26/jaxon-smith-njigba-has-150-receiving-yards-score-seahawks-win-over-chiefs/
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Missouri:
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World:
- Oil plunges more than 6% from near wartime highs as diplomacy over Iran seemingly gathers pace. Euronews, 5:18 AM. Brent crude fell more than 6% on Monday morning, retreating from its highest close since March, as regional mediators headed to Tehran and US President Donald Trump weighed a deal with Iran, while investors braced… https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/oil-plunges-more-than-6-from-near-wartime-highs-as-diplomacy-over-iran-seemingly-gathers-p
- 2.92 metres: German angler lands giant catfish from Polish reservoir. Euronews, 5:15 AM. Oliver Schäfer from the Eifel, together with his fishing partner, landed a 2.92‑metre catfish during a tournament in Poland. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/292-metres-german-angler-lands-giant-catfish-from-polish-reservoir
- Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life. Euronews, 5:03 AM. Skeleton faces, extravagant headdresses and dazzling costumes transformed Mexico City's streets into a colourful spectacle. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/26/mexico-spectacular-catrina-parade-brings-the-dead-to-life
- Germany news: Union slams Audi CEO for joining Trump at campaign rally, while Chancellor Merz and President Steinmeier embark on separate Asia tours. DW, 5:00 AM. Audi's boss is facing a backlash in Germany after appearing alongside Donald Trump at a campaign rally. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-union-slams-audi-ceo-for-joining-trump-at-campaign-rally-while-chancellor-merz-and-president-steinmeier-embark-on-separate-asia-tours/live-79760097?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Why are Elvis Presley rightsholders suing AI company Anthropic? Euronews, 4:37 AM. Anthropic could face more than $40million in damages over the alleged unauthorised use of Elvis' music catalogue. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/why-are-elvis-presley-rightsholders-suing-ai-company-anthropic
- 'Democracy has won': Europe celebrates Lula's surprise victory in Brazil. Euronews, 4:33 AM. European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/democracy-has-won-europe-celebrates-lulas-surprise-victory-in-brazil
- EU hails Serbia’s political upheaval after student group ends Vučić’s rule. Euronews, 4:26 AM. EU leaders and senior officials welcomed the Student List’s election win in Serbia, offering support for reforms and a path to membership after Vučić conceded defeat. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/eu-hails-serbias-political-upheaval-after-student-group-ends-vucics-rule
- From metalworker to Brazil's president: Lula da Silva's rise. Euronews, 4:18 AM. Lula broke with his unfavourable record since 1989, winning the runoff after losing the first round, crowning a career that took him from metalworker to Brazil's presidency. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/from-metalworker-to-brazils-president-lula-da-silvas-rise
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UK:
- Two men killed in multi-vehicle crash. Sky News: UK, 3:12 AM. Two men have died in a multi-vehicle collision in West Lothian. https://news.sky.com/story/two-men-killed-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-bathgate-13603896
- Why is Brazil's presidential election result such a surprise? Sky News: World, 1:42 AM. Tap to never miss an episode: Follow Cheat Sheet here https://news.sky.com/story/why-is-brazils-presidential-election-result-such-a-surprise-13603871
- Second person charged in connection with shooting of police officer in Nottingham. Sky News: UK, 10:24 PM yesterday. A second person has been charged in connection with the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre on 18 October. https://news.sky.com/story/second-person-charged-in-connection-with-shooting-of-police-officer-in-nottingham-13603855
- Two men killed by falling trees - as Storm Boelo recovery under way. Sky News: UK, 9:24 PM yesterday. Two men have been killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo pummelled the UK, with winds of up to 84mph, flooded streets and power cut to 800,000 homes. https://news.sky.com/story/two-men-killed-by-falling-trees-and-90000-without-power-as-storm-boelo-recovery-under-way-13603854
- 'Everyone fought to the end': Meet the Ukrainian veteran who lost 25kg as a PoW. Sky News: World, 7:06 PM yesterday. "Everyone in Ukraine should know how to apply a tourniquet and how to stop someone's bleeding," Anatolii says. https://news.sky.com/story/the-ukrainian-veteran-of-the-battle-for-mariupol-who-lost-25kg-as-a-russian-prisoner-of-war-13603850
- Lula re-elected president in Brazil, electoral authority says. Sky News: World, 5:13 PM yesterday. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected president of Brazil, the electoral authority has said, in a result that defied poll predictions. https://news.sky.com/story/lula-re-elected-president-in-brazil-electoral-authority-says-13603818
- Boy, 17, arrested after teenager dies in crash following police chase. Sky News: UK, 3:39 PM yesterday. A teenage boy has been arrested after a boy died in a crash following a police pursuit. https://news.sky.com/story/boy-17-arrested-after-teenager-dies-in-crash-following-police-chase-13603792
- Over 80 injured after bus plunges down Spanish hillside. Sky News: UK, 2:28 PM yesterday. More than 80 people have been injured including seven seriously after a bus plunged off the side of road in Spain. https://news.sky.com/story/over-80-injured-after-bus-plunges-down-spanish-hillside-13603762
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New Zealand:
- Seriously injured person found in Christchurch, police say. RNZ News, 3:53 AM. Cordons are in place at a property in the Christchurch suburb of Phillipstown following a reported assault, police say. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/2171811/seriously-injured-person-found-in-christchurch-police-say
- Dogs learning to sniff out diseases from urine samples. RNZ News, 3:29 AM. Researchers are teaching a select few Waikato dogs to sniff out a tropical disease known as snail fever. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/2171686/dogs-learning-to-sniff-out-diseases-from-urine-samples
- Employment lawyer to lead review of Hepworth's City Mission stay. RNZ News, 1:57 AM. Further details of a forthcoming independent review into the care Braydon Hepworth received at the Christchurch City Mission have been revealed. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions_canterbury/2171179/employment-lawyer-to-lead-review-of-hepworth-s-city-mission-stay
- Homes selling for less than asking price - but only just, Realestate.co.nz says. RNZ News, 12:53 AM. For some regions, the method of sale may be affecting the calculation. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/personal-finance/2171018/homes-selling-for-less-than-asking-price-but-only-just-realestate-co-nz-says
- Evacuations in Otago township as scrub fire threatens buildings. RNZ News, 12:43 AM. Hundreds of homes are without power and evacuations are under way as fire crews battle a scrub fire in the central Otago town of Roxburgh. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/2171007/evacuations-in-otago-township-as-scrub-fire-threatens-buildings
- Tiaki Wai customers facing direct-debit delays on Wellington water bills. RNZ News, 11:07 PM yesterday. The new agency has taken over from Wellington Water, but its new billing system has encountered teething problems. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regional/2170358/tiaki-wai-customers-facing-direct-debit-delays-on-wellington-water-bills
- Firefighters battle blaze in Central Plateau military zone. RNZ News, 10:19 PM yesterday. Helicopter crews and firefighters are working to bring a large scrub fire under control in the Waiouru military zone. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/2169833/firefighters-battle-blaze-in-central-plateau-military-zone
- Air New Zealand becomes first international airline to land in Sydney's new airport. RNZ News, 9:48 PM yesterday. The flight marked the start of a new service between Auckland and Western Sydney. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/2169450/air-new-zealand-becomes-first-international-airline-to-land-in-sydney-s-new-airport
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Radio:
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Apple and accessibility:
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Music:
- Vince Neil Determined to Defy Critics of His Live Performance. Ultimate Classic Rock, 7:26 AM yesterday. Nikki Sixx says singer has "taken a lot of bricks in the face over the years" and aims to prove he's still capable, despite suffering four strokes. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vince-neil-live-performance-criticism/

Today's fun days:
Today is Austrian National Day; Howl At The Moon Day; National Financial Crime Fighter Day; National Mule Day; National Mincemeat Day; National Tennessee Day; Labour Day in New Zealand; National Pension Tracing Day; National Microneedling Day; Intersex Awareness Day; National Day of the Deployed; National Pumpkin Day; National Chicken Fried Steak Day; Horseless Carriage Day; Intersex Awareness Day; National Day of the Deployed; National Financial Crime Fighter Day; National Mincemeat Day; National Mule Day; National Pumpkin Day; Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day; Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night.
Fun days from Days of the Year and Checkiday.com (https://www.checkiday.com).

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