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Attacker, who also killed a teacher, was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliateGood morning. A 16-year-old shooter <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/15/oregon-elementary-school-shooting" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">opened fire at an elementary school</a> in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot dead by a community member. The children killed were five, eight and 11, officials said. The gunman, who was a Bend resident, has not been publicly identified.In the aftermath of the attack, children were taken by bus to a nearby church serving as a reunification center for families. Parents hugged, kissed and held their children’s hands as they walked to their cars, with some bringing along favorite stuffed animals or other comfort items from home. Here is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/oregon-silver-rail-elementary-school-shooting-what-we-know-so-far" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">what we know so far</a>.What have been the diplomatic moves in Europe? Amid growing doubts about long-term US commitment to Ukraine, European leaders declared their support for Zelenskyy. The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, said the EU intended to increase pressure on Russia, promising a 22nd round of sanctions. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/16/ukraine-war-briefing-starlink-access-restored-says-uks-streeting-as-zelenskyy-rallies-support-in-brussels" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">said it was “crucial”</a> that Ukraine receive “all the means necessary to protect itself”. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/first-thing-three-young-children-killed-in-oregon-elementary-school-shooting" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

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