october
Follow Chronicle's coverage of "october" — 24 published articles so far, refreshed hourly.
Flávio Bolsonaro Stuns Lula in Brazil's First Round, Sets Up October 25 Runoff
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished first in Brazil's October 4 presidential election with roughly 47% of the vote, ahead of President Lula's 44.9%, defying polls that had the incumbent leading. The two will face off in an October 25 runoff that could reshape Latin America's political map.
Israel Puts Military on Alert for October 7 Anniversary, Warns Gazans Will Pay a 'Heavy Price'
Defence Minister Israel Katz has placed the military on high alert ahead of Wednesday's third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, warning that Hamas and Gaza's population would pay 'a heavy price, beyond all proportion' if Israeli forces are harmed, after intelligence pointed to planned Hamas attacks on troops in Gaza.
Jeffrey Archer, Bestselling Novelist of 'Kane and Abel' and Disgraced Politician, Dies at 86
Jeffrey Archer, whose 300-million-copy career spanned five decades of publishing triumphs and one of British politics' most spectacular falls from grace, died suddenly at home on October 5, 2026 — days before his final novel 'Adam and Eve' hits shelves.
Russian Strikes Shatter Kharkiv Apartment Blocks: At Least Six Dead, Dozens Wounded
Russian bombs and missiles have slammed into residential neighbourhoods in Kharkiv, killing at least six people and injuring nearly 60, with a second wave of strikes hitting the city on Tuesday morning as rescue workers pulled bodies from the rubble.
California Shooting News Today: Latest Updates
The latest verified shooting in California is the October 2, 2026 double homicide near California State University, Northridge: two young people killed, dozens detained, and one male suspect still sought by the LAPD. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and how to follow official updates.
Coral Springs, FL Shooting: Latest News and Updates
No verified active shooting incident has been reported in Coral Springs, Florida, as of October 5, 2026. This hub tracks the latest verified reports, the most recent confirmed incidents, and how to separate fact from rumor.
Is the Federal Government Open or Closed Right Now? Shutdown Status Explained
The US federal government is open as of October 5, 2026. A continuing resolution signed in September funds agencies through December 11, 2026. Here is what that means, which services are protected, and what happens if the next deadline is missed.
US Housing Policy News: Rent, Mortgages and Reform Updates
Mortgage rates hit 7.28% in October 2026, the highest since 2023, while rents sit at a four-year low. Track the latest US housing policy news: federal reform proposals, HUD rule changes, and what the affordability debate means for buyers and renters.
Las Vegas Shooting 2017: Conspiracy Claims vs the Facts
On October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock killed 60 people and injured more than 800 at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas. Nine years on, conspiracy claims persist. Here is what the LVMPD and FBI investigations actually found — claim by claim.
Lexington, MA Shooting: Latest News and Updates
The latest verified shooting in Lexington, Massachusetts, was the April 18, 2026 police-involved shooting on Mason Street, where a 26-year-old man was fatally shot by an officer during a mental-health emergency call. No new verified incident has been reported as of October 5, 2026.
North Korea Missile Launches: Tracker and Latest Tests
An evergreen tracker of North Korea's missile tests in 2026: the October 3 AI-guided intermediate-range launch, the September hypersonic Hwasong-11M-1 test, the September 12 joint strike drill, what the missiles are, and how Seoul, Tokyo and Washington are reacting.
US Protests Live Updates: Latest Demonstrations
Live updates on US demonstrations in October 2026: Springsteen's Power to the People festival, the nationwide Corporate Accountability Week of Action, anti-Trump rally protests in Oklahoma, and the No Kings: Vote Early mobilization planned for October 17.
Providence Shootings: Latest News and Updates
No new shooting has been reported in Providence, Rhode Island as of October 5, 2026. The latest development: a second teen was charged in September in the May drive-by killing of Joseph Ramos. Also: a recap of the December 2025 Brown University mass shooting and other 2026 cases, plus official sources.
Russia, the US, NATO and Trump: Where Things Stand
An evergreen explainer on Russia–US–NATO relations under President Trump in 2026: the Ukraine war's status, NATO's 5% spending drive, US-Russia diplomacy, sanctions on Russian oil, and the latest developments as of October 5, 2026.
Spencer, MA Shooting: Latest News and Updates
No new shooting has been reported in Spencer, Massachusetts as of October 5, 2026. The most recent major incident was the February 3, 2026 police shootout at the Big Y plaza in which suspect Patrick Madison was killed and a Millbury officer was wounded. Here is what happened and how to follow official updates.
Syria Military News: Latest Updates
Syria's military landscape is being redrawn: the SDF has dissolved into state institutions, Israeli strikes and incursions continue in the south, and ISIS cells remain active. The latest Syria military news, updated October 5, 2026.
Ukraine War in Photos and Video: Latest Visual Updates
Verified photos and videos from Ukraine in late September and early October 2026: AP photographers documenting the Kyiv strikes, Reuters-verified footage of the drone attack on Kyiv's North Bridge, and Ukraine's stepped-up refinery campaign. What the latest verified visuals show.
Rubio Begins Iceland Visit as US Ramps Up Arctic Strategy After Greenland Security Pact
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Reykjavik on October 5 to discuss economic and security cooperation, the first US secretary of state visit to Iceland since 2021. The trip follows a US-Denmark-Greenland security deal signed in New York that ended months of tension over Trump's annexation threats.
Greece puts two rights defenders on trial: what the Rhodes case means for Europe
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International say the trial of Panayote Dimitras and Tommy Olsen in Rhodes on October 6 is a politically motivated prosecution of legitimate human-rights work. If convicted, the two men face up to 20 years in prison.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Escalation: Airstrikes Kill Civilians as Former Allies Slide Toward Open Conflict
Pakistan carried out airstrikes on Afghanistan's Helmand and Kunar provinces on October 1, with the Taliban government reporting nine civilians — mostly women and children — killed and the UN confirming at least ten dead. Both governments are trading blame as a failed truce gives way to the region's most dangerous border crisis in years.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to Become 'Skydance' in $110 Billion Mega-Merger
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced the combined Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery company will be called Skydance when their roughly $110 billion merger closes on October 6, uniting Hollywood's most storied studios, HBO Max and Paramount+, and networks from CBS to CNN under one roof.
Explosions Rock Sanaa: Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Dozens of Airstrikes as Aramco Facility Burns Near Riyadh
Loud blasts shook Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday as the Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of dozens of airstrikes, including strikes near a hospital and the presidential palace. Hours later, flames rose from an Aramco refinery south of Riyadh as the two sides traded blows across the border.
Trump Announces One-Time $90 Medicare Payments for 20 Million Seniors Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump announced on October 2 that the federal government will send one-time $90 payments to more than 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees to help offset monthly premiums, funded from the $2 billion Medicare Improvement Fund, weeks before the November 3 midterm elections.
US Added Just 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rose to 4.2%; Fed Seen Skipping October Hike
September payrolls grew by only 29,000, far below expectations, pushing unemployment to 4.2% and leading markets to bet the Fed will hold rates steady in October.