Zacharia out, Zelenskiy slams diesel deal, Oregon shooting (Updated)
Oct 16, 2026 · 13m
Summary
This Reuters World News episode covers the dismissal of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt after just seven days, alongside escalating tensions in the U.S.-Ukraine relationship over a diesel deal and Starlink restrictions. The report also details a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school, Houthi attacks on Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and a federal lawsuit challenging California mail-in ballots. Additionally, it highlights student protests in Albania and Tesla’s unveiling of its flying Roadster.
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White House Press Secretary fired after seven days
Zelensky criticizes US-Russia deal and Starlink limits
Shooting at Oregon elementary school kills four
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian olive harvesters
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Houthis attack Yemen's presidential palace
Trump admin sues to stop CA mail ballot counting
Albanian students protest PM Rama in Tirana
Tesla unveils flying Roadster prototype
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