Morning news, Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 ET

Morning news, Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 ET

1. Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls strikes CBS News · Oct 15, 2026, 06:42 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: The U.N. is being pressed to intervene on Taiz, while Saudi Arabia and the Houthis keep trading missile claims. No U.S. decision is described here.
2. Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says BBC News · Oct 15, 2026, 06:27 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Ukraine says it will keep hitting Russian oil sites unless it gets more US air defences; European allies are expected to discuss the dispute in Brussels.
3. Pakistan school collapse kills almost 30 students and a teacher CBS News · Oct 15, 2026, 06:10 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Rescue teams are still searching the site and hospitals are treating injured children. Officials have not confirmed the cause, and an investigation is expected.
4. Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse – latest updates The Guardian · Oct 15, 2026, 06:46 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: The sentence means Donaldson begins serving a long prison term while the DUP tries to draw a line under his legacy. The article does not say whether any further legal steps will follow.
5. Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget BBC News · Oct 15, 2026, 05:29 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: The Budget in two weeks will show whether the government turns this stronger growth into tax, spending or borrowing decisions.