Top 5 stories of October 8, 2026

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Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. These are today’s top stories.

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   Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

   Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy announced the award, recognizing her innovative work and playful engagement with classical traditions.

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   Russian Strike on Kramatorsk Buses Kills at Least 12

   At least 12 people died in a Russian strike targeting civilian buses in Kramatorsk, with numerous others injured. Public transport services in the area were suspended.

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   Apollo Software Pioneer Margaret Hamilton Dies at 90

   Margaret Hamilton, the first female programmer for NASA’s Apollo missions, has died at 90. Her software engineering work was crucial to the Apollo 11 moon landing.

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   Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft from H-1B Program

   Microsoft has been suspended from a key immigration program for foreign workers. The Trump administration cited alleged fraud and abuse, while Vice President JD Vance said the company replaced laid-off American workers with foreign employees.

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   Two Latvian Men Arrested at RAF Molesworth

   Two Latvian men were arrested after allegedly breaching the perimeter fence at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire. A counter-terrorism investigation has been launched following the incident.

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