Tuesday, October 20, 2026
All World Brief Now updates for this day, Central Time.
- 6 AM CTMorning Brief: Iran says its mines set two tankers ablaze near Hormuz; Alberta votes to stay in Canada; Trump tells Kansas 'look at France'
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its mines set two oil tankers ablaze south of the Strait of Hormuz
- Alberta votes to remain in Canada, about 76% to 24%, CBC News projects
- Update: Some French synagogues canceled Sabbath prayers and told Jews to hide kippahs as riots spread
- Today: Trump and Vance unveil a $25 million fraud whistleblower reward program, then Trump rallies in North Carolina
5 PM CTPosting shortly