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PoliticsUS midterms: ‘Keeping our fingers crossed’ (Leila Meresman)

Democrats who once thought changing the political map was nearly impossible are now optimistic about winning a Senate majority, although their route still goes through several more conservative states. Leila Meresman, spokesperson for Democrats Abroad France, discusses the prospects.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 05:15

US midterms: ‘Keeping our fingers crossed’ (Leila Meresman)
US midterms: ‘Keeping our fingers crossed’ (Leila Meresman)

WorldNorth Korea condemns US hostile policy as Trump awaits midterm results

North Korea fired at least one projectile off its east coast on Wednesday, hours after calling on the US to abandon its “hostile” policy toward Pyongyang. The launch added pressure on Donald Trump as he awaited the midterm election results.

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North Korea condemns US hostile policy as Trump awaits midterm results
North Korea condemns US hostile policy as Trump awaits midterm results

EconomyU.S.-sanctioned Moscow Exchange to list bitcoin and Tether’s USDT in December

Russia’s main exchange aims to bring home crypto trading that Russians conduct abroad. One of the coins it plans to list is issued by a company that freezes wallets appearing on the U.S. sanctions list.

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U.S.-sanctioned Moscow Exchange to list bitcoin and Tether’s USDT in December
U.S.-sanctioned Moscow Exchange to list bitcoin and Tether’s USDT in December

PoliticsUS midterms: Democrats celebrate early wins at Los Angeles watch party

Correspondent Wassim Cornet reports from a Democratic watch party in Los Angeles, where people are opening champagne after the party’s first victories in the midterm elections. France 24’s Jessica Le Masurier reports from Detroit, Michigan.

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US midterms: Democrats celebrate early wins at Los Angeles watch party
US midterms: Democrats celebrate early wins at Los Angeles watch party

WorldNorth Korea fires multiple missiles and denies US claims over Binance hack

South Korea’s military said North Korea launched several missiles towards the Sea of Japan. The launches came hours after Pyongyang denied responsibility for stealing more than $6bn in crypto assets from Binance and rejected the FBI’s claim that North Korean hackers were behind the theft. Kim Yo Jong ruled out dialogue with Washington until the US abandons its hostile policy.

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North Korea fires multiple missiles and denies US claims over Binance hack
North Korea fires multiple missiles and denies US claims over Binance hack

EconomySouth Korea’s ruling party seeks another delay to crypto tax

South Korea’s ruling party wants to postpone the crypto tax by about two years while awaiting global tax-sharing rules and a new digital assets law.

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South Korea’s ruling party seeks another delay to crypto tax
South Korea’s ruling party seeks another delay to crypto tax

PoliticsKeisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia’s first Black governor

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected governor of Georgia, making her the state’s first Black governor and the first Black woman to become a governor in the United States.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia’s first Black governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia’s first Black governor

PoliticsElection results show a blue wave shifting toward Democrats, with major district swings

Election results showed a blue wave shifting toward Democrats, with some districts swinging by 20, 30 or 40 percentage points compared with two years earlier. A live map compares each district’s House result with its vote in the 2024 presidential election.

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Election results show a blue wave shifting toward Democrats, with major district swings

PoliticsDemocrats to control US Senate after midterms

Bloomberg estimates that Democrats will win at least 51 seats in the Senate after the midterm elections, giving them control of the chamber. Republicans currently hold 53 of its 100 seats, while Democrats and allied independents hold 47.

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Democrats to control US Senate after midterms
  • Democrats move toward Senate and House majorities as crypto braces for a new direction
    Democrats move toward Senate and House majorities as crypto braces for a new direction

    The midterms have ended Republicans’ dominance across all three branches of government. The shift in control of Congress will affect the crypto industry, too.

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    CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:55Original
  • Analysis: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate
    Analysis: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate

    ABC News projects that Democrats will win enough seats to control both chambers of Congress.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:53Original
  • How America voted, in maps and charts
    How America voted, in maps and charts

    Democrats have won control of the Senate and are projected to take the House as well. Their Senate gains included a surprise win in South Carolina, with Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Maine also turning blue. Democrats also won several Florida districts that had been redrawn to favor Republicans. A poll found the economy and the state of democracy were voters’ top concerns, and more than two-thirds said Donald Trump’s policies had worsened economic conditions.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:47Original
  • Democrats win the US Senate and gain full control of Congress

    Democrats won the US Senate, completing their control of Congress and gaining the ability to set the legislative agenda and block Trump’s nominations.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:44Original
  • Democrats take control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda
    Democrats take control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda

    Democrats have retaken the Senate after sweeping Republican-held races nationwide, gaining leverage over Donald Trump for the rest of his presidency. With a likely House win, they are expected to control both chambers from next year and can block legislation as well as cabinet and federal judicial appointments.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:42Original
  • Democrats flip US Senate in 2026 midterm elections
    Democrats flip US Senate in 2026 midterm elections

    Democrats regained control of the US Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, an outcome widely seen as a rebuke to Trump’s Republican Party. The party flipped seats in several states while defending others, including in Georgia and Virginia, ending Republican control of the chamber and its Washington trifecta.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:37Original
  • Democrats win Senate, set to take full control of Congress, NBC News projects
    Democrats win Senate, set to take full control of Congress, NBC News projects

    NBC News projects that Democrats won both chambers in the midterm elections and will take full control of Congress in January. Steve Kornacki explains how they gained control of the Senate.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:36Original
  • Democrats capture full control of Congress, NBC News projects, fueled by victories in deeply Republican states
    Democrats capture full control of Congress, NBC News projects, fueled by victories in deeply Republican states

    NBC News projects that Democrats will take full control of Congress, powered by wins in states where Republicans are deeply entrenched. President Donald Trump had urged voters to pretend he was on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:24Original
  • Democrats win House control, vowing to counter Trump
    Democrats win House control, vowing to counter Trump

    NBC News forecasts a Democratic majority in the chamber next year, which would let the party scrutinize Trump and seek laws limiting his policy agenda.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:08Original

PoliticsFlorida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first Black governor

Republicans in Florida held off several high-profile Democratic challenges. Donald Trump-backed Republican Byron Donalds was projected to win the governorship, becoming Florida’s first Black governor, while Republican Ashley Moody was projected to retain her Senate seat.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:04

Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first Black governor
Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first Black governor
  • NBC News projects Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race
    NBC News projects Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race

    NBC News projects that Republican Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in the Florida governor’s race. Kristen Welker and Ryan Nobles analyze the narrow result and Democrats’ lack of investment in the state.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 02:31Original
  • Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race
    Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race

    Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida’s next governor and the state’s first Black leader. Endorsed by Donald Trump, Donalds described his campaign as a continuation of the DeSantis-era success.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 02:10Original

EconomyChina leads clean energy industry as emerging economies pull ahead

China secured 23 of the 36 major clean industrial projects financed worldwide last year, while emerging economies moved ahead of Europe and the US. The headline asks whether this shift could reshape global power.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:02

China leads clean energy industry as emerging economies pull ahead

SocietyUK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees told to study Russian

The UK has apologised to Ukrainian refugee children who were advised to study Russian in English schools and announced funding for a Ukrainian GCSE. Schools minister Georgia Gould said the qualification is being developed by AQA with a £340,000 grant and is due to be available in England in 2028.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:00

UK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees told to study Russian
UK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees told to study Russian

EconomyThe economic risks of the AI boom

The longer the AI investment surge and its accompanying financial engineering persist, the greater the likely negative impact when they end.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 05:00

The economic risks of the AI boom

PoliticsDemocrats will curb Trump’s Russia policy if they win election, expert says

Katrina vanden Heuvel, president of the American Committee for US-Russia Accord, told TASS that Democrats would oppose Donald Trump’s decisions on Russia if they regained control of at least one chamber of Congress. She said support for Ukraine remains broad in the party and predicted efforts to push back against Trump’s recent moves to ease pressure on Russia.

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Democrats will curb Trump’s Russia policy if they win election, expert says
  • Iran war could inflict major political damage on Republicans, expert says

    Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation and president of the American Committee for US-Russia Accord, told TASS the midterm results could resemble the 2006 elections, when the Iraq war cost Republicans control of both chambers. She said the Iran war is unpopular and Democrats may pressure Trump to end it, while neither party is likely to address nuclear escalation or arms control.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:55Original
  • US: ‘Even where Democrats haven’t won, the swing towards them has been significant’
    US: ‘Even where Democrats haven’t won, the swing towards them has been significant’

    Tens of millions of Americans voted in crucial polls framed as a referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency, amid anger over surging petrol prices, tariffs and the Iran war. France 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani and Fraser Jackson discuss the early results, with Jackson saying the swing towards Democrats has been significant even where they did not win.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:48Original

PoliticsWATCH: Josh Shapiro addresses supporters after projected win in Pennsylvania governor’s race

ABC News projected that Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro would win reelection in Pennsylvania’s governor’s race. He then addressed supporters.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:57

WATCH: Josh Shapiro addresses supporters after projected win in Pennsylvania governor’s race
WATCH: Josh Shapiro addresses supporters after projected win in Pennsylvania governor’s race

Politics2026 Alabama Midterm Election Results

Live results track Alabama’s 2026 midterm races for the U.S. Senate, House and governor, with vote counts and maps.

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2026 Alabama Midterm Election Results
2026 Alabama Midterm Election Results

PoliticsUK Supreme Court to hear appeal against Palestine Action ban

The Supreme Court is due to hold a two-day hearing on Wednesday and Thursday over the ban on Palestine Action. The prohibition has not quelled support for the pro-Palestinian group, prompting mass arrests across the UK.

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UK Supreme Court to hear appeal against Palestine Action ban

PoliticsThese candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections

The US midterms broadened representation among lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking victories.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 04:55

These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections
These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections

PoliticsTrump says he is ‘absolutely willing to accept’ results as Democrats look set to win the House

With Democrats appearing poised to win the House, US President Donald Trump says he is “absolutely willing to accept” the election results.

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Trump says he is ‘absolutely willing to accept’ results as Democrats look set to win the House
Trump says he is ‘absolutely willing to accept’ results as Democrats look set to win the House
  • Trump says he will accept midterm election results

    In an interview with The New York Times, US President Donald Trump said he was willing to accept the results of the midterm congressional elections and ready to work with Democrats, adding that they might find a way to reach an arrangement.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:31Original

PoliticsDemocrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat

Democrat Josh Turek defeated Republican US Representative Ashley Hinson to win a US Senate seat, flipping a Republican-held seat and boosting Democrats’ effort to regain control of the chamber. A state representative since 2023, Turek competed in four Paralympics and played professional wheelchair basketball in Europe.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:55

Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat
Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat

EconomyToyota second-quarter profit forecast to rise 18%, first increase in six quarters

Toyota is expected to report its first operating-income increase in six quarters on Thursday. A weaker yen and strong demand for its more profitable hybrid vehicles are forecast to offset falling sales in China and the Middle East.

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Toyota second-quarter profit forecast to rise 18%, first increase in six quarters
Toyota second-quarter profit forecast to rise 18%, first increase in six quarters

EconomyBitcoin briefly drops to $75,700 as bets on Democratic sweep rattle markets

Early US midterm results pointed to Democrats taking both chambers of Congress, sending stock futures and the dollar lower and Treasuries higher. Bitcoin briefly fell to $75,700.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 04:48

Bitcoin briefly drops to $75,700 as bets on Democratic sweep rattle markets
Bitcoin briefly drops to $75,700 as bets on Democratic sweep rattle markets

PoliticsTrump and Republicans suffer a major midterm setback

Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher says Republicans are performing worse than expected in the midterms. The party’s internal polling failed to anticipate the scale of potential losses in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Trump and Republicans suffer a major midterm setback
Trump and Republicans suffer a major midterm setback

PoliticsVivek Ramaswamy addresses supporters after projected defeat in Ohio governor’s race

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy spoke to supporters after ABC News projected Democrat Amy Acton to win the Ohio governor’s race.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:43

Vivek Ramaswamy addresses supporters after projected defeat in Ohio governor’s race
Vivek Ramaswamy addresses supporters after projected defeat in Ohio governor’s race

PoliticsLawmaker who led Republican effort to keep the House loses reelection bid

NBC News projected that Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican from North Carolina, lost Tuesday to Democrat Richard Ojeda in the state’s 9th District.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:42

Lawmaker who led Republican effort to keep the House loses reelection bid
Lawmaker who led Republican effort to keep the House loses reelection bid

PoliticsWATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses supporters after conceding race

ABC News projected Democrat Gina Hinojosa would win the Texas governor’s race. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to supporters after conceding.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:41

WATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses supporters after conceding race
WATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses supporters after conceding race

PoliticsMidterm election live updates: Economy and democracy top voter concerns, AP poll says

The AP Voter Poll identifies the economy and the state of democracy as voters’ leading concerns. Midterm results will determine control of Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term, with Senate races in Michigan, Texas, Alaska, Ohio and other states in focus.

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Midterm election live updates: Economy and democracy top voter concerns, AP poll says
Midterm election live updates: Economy and democracy top voter concerns, AP poll says
  • US midterm poll: Economy and state of democracy top voters’ concerns
    US midterm poll: Economy and state of democracy top voters’ concerns

    Election-day polling found the economy was voters’ top concern, followed by the state of democracy. Nearly two-thirds said President Trump’s policies had worsened the US economy, while about six in ten called US military action against Iran a mistake. The survey also measured views on Trump, household finances, prices and congressional candidates.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:33Original
  • US midterms: ‘Voters have become increasingly frustrated with President Trump’
    US midterms: ‘Voters have become increasingly frustrated with President Trump’

    Polls suggest the midterms could be either a good night or a historic one for Democrats. Mallory Newall, a senior vice president at Ipsos, says the firm’s polling in recent weeks and months has found voters increasingly frustrated with President Trump.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 03:50Original
  • US voters explain their choices, citing Trump and affordability concerns
    US voters explain their choices, citing Trump and affordability concerns

    Voters interviewed across the US said affordability, Trump’s war on Iran, immigration enforcement and concern about the rule of law influenced their midterm ballots. Some cited local priorities such as schools and taxes, while others continued to back Republicans.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-03 22:30Original
  • Nearly half of voters saw midterms as a rebuke of Trump, NBC exit poll finds
    Nearly half of voters saw midterms as a rebuke of Trump, NBC exit poll finds

    Early polling results show nearly half of voters viewed the midterm election as a rebuke of Trump. Voters expressed major concerns about the economy, while the president’s approval rating fell.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-03 22:06Original

PoliticsWATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race

ABC News projected Democrat Annie Andrews to win South Carolina’s Senate race, flipping a seat previously held by the late Lindsey Graham. Andrews then spoke to her supporters.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:40

WATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race
WATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race

EconomyUAE non-oil firms raise prices at record pace in October, PMI shows

The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded strongly in October as new orders accelerated, while firms passed on surging costs at a record pace, a business survey showed.

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UAE non-oil firms raise prices at record pace in October, PMI shows
UAE non-oil firms raise prices at record pace in October, PMI shows

PoliticsEC to revise Ukraine’s EU accession plan after missed targets — Politico

The European Commission is preparing a more cautious roadmap for Ukraine’s EU accession and plans to separate its application from Moldova’s, Politico reported, citing a document it obtained. The plan sets limited milestones for 2027 without an accession-date commitment. Brussels is urging faster rule-of-law reforms and the opening of new negotiating clusters, with key requirements due in the first half of 2027.

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EC to revise Ukraine’s EU accession plan after missed targets — Politico

EconomyTesla, SpaceX shares fall early as US midterm blue wave takes shape

After early US midterm results began pointing to a decisive Democratic win, shares of Tesla and SpaceX, companies backed by prominent Republican supporter Elon Musk, fell in after-hours trading.

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Tesla, SpaceX shares fall early as US midterm blue wave takes shape
Tesla, SpaceX shares fall early as US midterm blue wave takes shape
  • Democratic gains mount in US midterms as Trump faces bruising verdict
    Democratic gains mount in US midterms as Trump faces bruising verdict

    Democrats scored a series of early wins in Tuesday’s US midterms, capturing a Republican-held Senate seat and advancing in conservative House districts. Donald Trump faced the prospect of a damaging electoral setback, with France 24’s Douglas Herbert offering his analysis.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:41Original

WorldIran calls US response to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes

Iran said Washington’s response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz was “unconvincing.” Trump confirmed US strikes on an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Tuesday; Iranian media said it was on Qeshm Island. Qatar is facilitating indirect US-Iran talks aimed at averting renewed war.

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Iran calls US response to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes
Iran calls US response to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes
  • US-Iran tensions persist as regional countries mediate
    US-Iran tensions persist as regional countries mediate

    As US midterm voting began, Washington and Tehran continued trading warnings and conditions for a possible settlement. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen only if the United States explicitly met its seven conditions. Trump said he was in no rush to decide on renewed military action, while Qatar, Pakistan and Egypt pursued mediation without resolving differences. The report also said the United States attacked Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island on Monday.

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EconomyGlobal stocks and dollar fall as Democratic wins fuel AI fears

Global stocks and the dollar fell as Democratic victories heightened fears about AI. Traders bet the party could slow the infrastructure build-out seen as central to economic growth.

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Global stocks and dollar fall as Democratic wins fuel AI fears

PoliticsAukus is ‘worst, riskiest and most costly’ Australian defence decision ever, public inquiry says

A public inquiry led by Peter Garrett and former defence chief Chris Barrie urged Australia to end its A$368bn Aukus nuclear submarine agreement, suspend plans for new bases and establish a royal commission. Its report says the deal undermines Australian sovereignty and risks drawing the country into conflict with China.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:38

Aukus is ‘worst, riskiest and most costly’ Australian defence decision ever, public inquiry says
Aukus is ‘worst, riskiest and most costly’ Australian defence decision ever, public inquiry says
FlashBREAKINGTranslated by Minutes
BREAKING Democrats flip US Senate, win full control of Congress: networks project
BREAKING Democrats flip US Senate, win full control of Congress: networks project
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PoliticsKansas elects its first Democratic senator in nearly a century

Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in a closely contested Kansas Senate race, according to Associated Press projections. He is the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the state since 1932. The contest was considered consequential for control of the US Senate, and its $110 million cost was a state record.

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Kansas elects its first Democratic senator in nearly a century
Kansas elects its first Democratic senator in nearly a century

PoliticsFormer Sen. Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted, dealing a blow to crypto PAC Fairshake

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is returning to the Senate, leaving cryptocurrency political action committee Fairshake with a setback.

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Former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted, dealing a blow to crypto PAC Fairshake
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted, dealing a blow to crypto PAC Fairshake
  • NBC News projects Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race
    NBC News projects Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race

    NBC News projects that Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated Republican Jon Husted to win Ohio’s Senate race. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki analyzes the state’s voting results.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:22Original
  • Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown wins return to the US Senate
    Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown wins return to the US Senate

    Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Jon Husted to return to the US Senate, according to Associated Press projections. More than $500m was spent on the race, making it the second most expensive contest of this midterm cycle. Brown highlighted his ties to labour unions and working-class communities, while cost of living was a major issue.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:19Original
  • Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race in major blow to Republicans
    Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race in major blow to Republicans

    Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Jon Husted to return to the US Senate. The special election will determine who serves the final two years of JD Vance’s term, and Brown’s win brings Democrats closer to regaining control of the chamber. His campaign focused on working-class living costs and criticized Trump’s Iran war, tariffs and data-centre construction.

    US electionsOhioSenateDemocratic Party

    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:13Original
  • Democrat Sherrod Brown unseats Ohio Sen. Jon Husted, completing comeback bid
    Democrat Sherrod Brown unseats Ohio Sen. Jon Husted, completing comeback bid

    NBC News projects that Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Jon Husted in one of the year’s most fiercely contested and expensive Senate races, completing his comeback bid.

    U.S. electionsOhioSenateDemocrats

    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:10Original

SocietyUBC professor testifies she acted as a 'conduit' for allegations against Steven Galloway

Anabel Lyon, who directs the University of British Columbia's creative writing school, testified that she believed a former student's unfounded sexual assault allegations against bestselling author Steven Galloway.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 04:32

UBC professor testifies she acted as a 'conduit' for allegations against Steven Galloway

PoliticsDemocrats seek majority of US governorships after key-state wins

Democrats are aiming to control a majority of US governors’ offices after victories in Texas, Georgia, Ohio and Iowa. Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott to become Texas’s first Latina governor, while Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor of any state. Democrats also won in Ohio, Iowa, New Mexico and California, among other states.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:30

Democrats seek majority of US governorships after key-state wins
Democrats seek majority of US governorships after key-state wins
FlashBREAKINGTranslated by Minutes
BREAKING Kansas sends Democrat to US Senate for first time since 1932.

Democrats have picked up another US Senate seat when Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in the central state of Kansas, media projections show
BREAKING Kansas sends Democrat to US Senate for first time since 1932.

Democrats have picked up another US Senate seat when Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in the central state of Kansas, media projections show
AFP News Agency

EconomyChinese stock investors stay on the sidelines as state support intensifies

Chinese investors held back from buying stocks this week despite Beijing’s rollout of measures to bolster confidence in the world’s second-largest equity market. Leveraged traders cut holdings to a one-year low, while official data showed new stock-account openings fell by more than 30% in October.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:27

Chinese stock investors stay on the sidelines as state support intensifies
Chinese stock investors stay on the sidelines as state support intensifies

PoliticsThousands protest in Czechia against public media funding plan

Thousands joined a protest in Czechia against a plan to change public media financing. Critics say the overhaul would let the ruling three-party coalition take control of the media, much as populist governments did in Slovakia and Hungary.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 04:23

Thousands protest in Czechia against public media funding plan
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BREAKING Democrat Gina Hinojosa has unseated incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott, media projections show, in a stunning triumph for her party in the Lone Star State
BREAKING Democrat Gina Hinojosa has unseated incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott, media projections show, in a stunning triumph for her party in the Lone Star State
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PoliticsWATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control

House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke after ABC News projected that Democrats would win enough seats to take control of the House.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:22

WATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control
WATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control

PoliticsMissouri voters block Republican-drawn congressional map

NBC News projects that Missouri voters used a ballot measure to prevent a Republican-drawn congressional map from taking effect in future elections.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:19

Missouri voters block Republican-drawn congressional map
Missouri voters block Republican-drawn congressional map

PoliticsDemocrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, becoming the state’s first elected Latino leader

Democrat Xavier Becerra won California’s governor race, becoming the state’s first elected Latino leader.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:16

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, becoming the state’s first elected Latino leader
  • Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, vows to resist Trump’s agenda
    Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, vows to resist Trump’s agenda

    Democrat and former health and human services secretary Xavier Becerra was elected California governor. The son of Mexican immigrants, he will be the state’s first Latino governor since 1875 and has pledged to oppose Donald Trump’s agenda. Republican Steve Hilton, whom Trump endorsed, was his opponent.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:03Original
  • Former HHS secretary Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race
    Former HHS secretary Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race

    NBC News projects Democrat Xavier Becerra as the winner of California’s governor’s race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton, who was backed by Donald Trump and viewed as an underdog.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:00Original

WorldEuropean leaders seeking to prolong Ukraine crisis unpopular at home, expert says

Peter Kuznick, director of American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute, told TASS that European leaders pushing to prolong the war are deeply unpopular at home and pressure is building for a diplomatic settlement. He said Trump would take credit if a settlement is reached, and noted differing Democratic and Trump positions on Ukraine and Iran.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:15

European leaders seeking to prolong Ukraine crisis unpopular at home, expert says
  • Trump says Russia and Ukraine are close to a peace agreement

    US President Donald Trump told the Financial Times he believes Moscow and Kyiv are nearing an agreement to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. He said he was optimistic that the peace talks were progressing and that both sides were ready to make a deal.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-04 03:33Original

PoliticsDemocrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governorship

State Auditor Rob Sand is projected to become Iowa’s next governor, making him the first Democrat elected to the office in 20 years.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:14

Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governorship
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governorship

PoliticsUkrainian-born US lawmaker Victoria Spartz loses congressional seat to Democrat

Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz lost her reelection bid in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District to Democrat J.D. Ford, ending her six-year tenure in the House. Ford becomes Indiana’s first openly gay member of Congress. Spartz had called for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia and for Zelensky’s resignation.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:13

Ukrainian-born US lawmaker Victoria Spartz loses congressional seat to Democrat
Ukrainian-born US lawmaker Victoria Spartz loses congressional seat to Democrat