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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Monday October 12, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. [serious] We begin in Canberra where the Coalition is defending plans for fewer, higher-skilled migrants. It says the approach can strengthen the economy and ease pressure on housing. Critics question whether cuts will worsen labour shortages ... and say the debate risks overlooking the contribution of migration to population growth and essential services. — — [serious] In Canberra, Australia also marks 25 years since the beginning of its military service in Afghanistan. A commemorative ceremony at the Australian War Memorial reflects on the lives lost ... and on the lasting impact for veterans, families and communities. The anniversary comes as Australia continues to debate how it enters conflicts ... and how it supports those who return home. — — [curious] Now to aviation and national security ... Australian authorities are examining possible links to a Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking a captain and trying to seize control of a flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The Australian Federal Police is working with state police and security agencies. Investigators are assessing the man’s connections to Australia ... and whether they raise any wider security concerns. — — [serious] In Melbourne, attention remains on household budgets and health costs as the government considers changes to the private health insurance rebate. A key question is how the overhaul would affect premiums, taxpayers and people who rely on private treatment. Any changes could influence pressure on public hospitals ... and the cost of cover for Australian families. — — [urgent] Overseas in the Middle East, a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport kills 12 people and injures more than 300. A passenger terminal is struck again a day later, raising fears of a wider escalation. The attacks come as fighting intensifies in Yemen ... and as negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz struggle to make progress. Any disruption could affect global shipping, energy prices and Australian consumers. — — [serious] In Europe, Ukraine offers to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stops striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The proposal comes as Russian drones hit a major bridge in Kyiv for a second day, injuring people and disrupting traffic. European ministers are expected to discuss further sanctions ... while leaders continue searching for a path towards ending the war. — — [warm] That’s NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.