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As Democrats take Congress, Iran’s speaker Ghalibaf said Americans had rejected war, citing either conscience or the cost of living, and said Iran endorsed that message.

As Democrats take Congress, Iran’s speaker Ghalibaf said Americans had rejected war, citing either conscience or the cost of living, and said Iran endorsed that message.

Democrats have won control of the U.S. House as well as the Senate, delivering a startlingly decisive rebuke to Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.

The Democratic Party has won back control of the US House of Representatives, after all 435 seats were contested. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become speaker, making him the first Black person to hold the post.

The Associated Press projected that Democrats had won the Senate, while NBC News projected they would win the House; counting continued in several races. A Democratic takeover of both chambers would deal a major setback to Donald Trump and Republicans. Democratic lawmakers have vowed to rein in his policies on Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East.

Democrats have won control of both the Senate and House, giving them command of Congress for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency. The election night has also brought historic results, with Democrats making substantial gains in states Trump won comfortably two years ago, including Texas, Kansas, Ohio and South Carolina.
Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke to Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new period of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.
Democrats are projected to gain control of Congress, giving them a significant check on Trump. The party could use that position to investigate his administration and put greater pressure on the White House over its policies.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a midterm-election rout, dealing a blow to Trump.

ABC projects that Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives from Republicans.

Robert Garcia, expected to chair the House oversight committee, vowed to investigate the Trump administration and told Republicans to “lawyer up.” Democrats have retaken the Senate and are widely expected to win the House. Senator Ron Wyden signaled that subpoenas could follow.
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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
BMW's third-quarter pre-tax earnings fell as expected. With substantial restructuring charges approaching toward year-end, the company cut its outlook again while contending with a weak China market.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is close to making history as the first Black speaker of the House.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries told supporters Tuesday that he would use his party’s expected majority to pursue accountability for what he called unprecedented corruption. Jeffries is on track to become speaker in the next Congress.

Hakeem Jeffries, a leading US Democrat poised to become the first Black House speaker, called the midterm results the start of a “great American comeback” and vowed to hold those in power accountable.
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Influential investors in Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli are pressing for sweeping board changes. Pricing mistakes battered the share price and led to the CEO’s ouster last month.
Israel’s central election commission says it found no fraud in last week’s vote, undermining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the results.
Democrat James Talarico won the US Senate race in Texas, according to projections by US media, delivering a major breakthrough in a state traditionally dominated by Republicans.

Democrat James Talarico spoke to supporters after ABC News projected him to win the Texas Senate race, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.

Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, marking the first Democratic win in a US Senate race there since 1988. The upset helped Democrats secure control of Congress. A political science professor called the party’s Texas gains a “bloodbath”; Republican Governor Greg Abbott also lost his race that day.

Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’s Senate race, ending a 38-year drought for his party in the Republican stronghold. The win dealt Donald Trump a major blow and could affect control of the Senate and his ability to advance his agenda.

James Talarico won the US Senate race in Texas, the first Democratic win for statewide office there since 1994. The result marks a major political shift in a state long associated with staunch conservative policies. Donald Trump had intervened in the Republican primary by backing scandal-ridden Attorney General Ken Paxton over John Cornyn. Paxton failed to energize even his own party despite spending exceeding $500 million, including at least $212 million from Elon Musk.

NBC News projects Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to win a Senate seat in Texas, ending three decades of Republican control in the state.

Texas Republicans are anxiously watching to see whether state Attorney General Ken Paxton can fend off surging Democratic challenger James Talarico in the midterms. Emma Withrow reports from Paxton’s watch party in Dallas, where the election could set a record.

NBC News projects that James Talarico has won Texas’s Senate race, making history with the first Democratic Senate victory in the state since 1988.
US media project that Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio’s next governor. The seat is currently held by a Republican.

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

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

Democrat Amy Acton has been elected Ohio’s next governor, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a closely watched contest. She is the first Democrat to win the governorship since 2006 and the first woman elected to the office. Campaign spending topped $100m, while a controversial ad involving Acton’s mother drew fierce backlash against Ramaswamy.

Amy Acton defeated Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor race, ending the GOP’s 20-year hold on the state. After her victory, she said Ohio had chosen “unity over hate.”

NBC News projects that Democrat Amy Acton will defeat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s gubernatorial race. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki examines how results are trending across the state.

Democrat Amy Acton defeated Donald Trump-endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio’s first female governor and end 16 years of Republican control of the office. During the bitter campaign, Ramaswamy’s team ran an attack ad featuring Acton’s mother, drawing calls from politicians in both parties for it to be withdrawn and for an apology.

NBC News projects that Democrat Amy Acton has won Ohio’s governor’s race, defeating Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.
SideSwap reports that L-BTC is fully backed by Bitcoin, while customer payouts still rely on its own Bitcoin wallet, which must be refilled manually.

China’s effort to diversify its energy mix has brought vast solar-panel installations to the world’s highest plateau. For some shepherds, life has unexpectedly become easier and more profitable.
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The US midterms produced several firsts: voters elected the first Black woman governor, the first openly gay male senator and the first female Native American governor. Democrats also scored resounding wins.
The midterm results will determine control of Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. Senate contests in Michigan, Texas, Alaska, Ohio and other states are drawing attention.
The midterm results will decide who controls Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. Senate races in Michigan, Texas, Alaska, Ohio and other states are drawing attention.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated Max Miller and will go to Congress next year, despite Donald Trump’s endorsement of Miller. A House ethics committee is investigating allegations of domestic violence and drug use against Miller. He denies abuse and has sued his wife for defamation over her claims.


Ohio Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated Republican Rep. Max Miller, who faced abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
China and the Philippines said they would maintain dialogue and communication despite strained relations, while giving their own accounts of a recent call between their foreign ministers.
Investigative journalist Kate McClymont told a Sydney court that her “nail in the coffin” remark referred to the story, not killing Alan Jones. The court heard a call with an alleged victim’s mother and McClymont agreed she had probably texted that she hoped the matter would blow up, with two poo emojis. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of sexual touching and indecent assault.

NBC News projects that Hobbs defeated Biggs for a second term, keeping the governorship of the key battleground state in Democratic hands.

Bitcoin is surging toward $78,000 in a V-shaped rebound as uncertainty over the U.S. midterm elections eases.

Indian shares rose slightly on Wednesday, supported by optimism about foreign inflows, lower oil prices and strong earnings. Investors also weighed the implications of a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections.
Lula’s win blocks Washington’s push to draw Brazil closer to its orbit, but Trump retains tools to punish the country, including tariffs, sanctions and visa restrictions. As Lula strengthens ties with China and other BRICS countries, the article asks whether Beijing can provide durable trade, investment and financial support to help Brazil withstand US pressure.

Stock futures fell after Democrats won key Senate races nationwide. The scale of the blue wave caught Wall Street off guard, as investors had expected only a ripple.

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The 188-year-old department store chain David Jones is expected to enter administration after last-minute talks between its private equity owner, Anchorage Capital Partners, and landlord Scentre Group failed. The retailer has suffered years of losses, weak consumer spending and poor store performance, and has not paid rent since September, according to Scentre’s chief executive.

Abraham Teklu Lemma, a former US contractor and Ethiopian-born American citizen, pleaded guilty to conspiring to pass national defence information to Ethiopia. He admitted sharing dozens of classified files and images, including intelligence he hoped would help the military identify and kill Tigray fighters. He faces up to 22 years in prison, with sentencing set for 14 April 2027.

Block has proposed a $764 million agreement to resolve a federal anti-money-laundering investigation. Lower Cash App trading fees also cut the company's quarterly gross profit from bitcoin by half.

Oracle canceled a multibillion-dollar chip-leasing contract with Tencent after yielding to pressure from the Trump administration, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.
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Indonesia says former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo may have committed “treason” by tapping the president’s phone.

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Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s Senate race, NBC News projects. Steve Kornacki explains how results in Bangor benefited Jackson.


NBC News projects that Troy Jackson defeated Republican Sen. Susan Collins for Maine’s Senate seat. Jackson became the Democratic nominee after Graham Platner, who was embroiled in controversy, dropped out, and the win adds to Democrats’ majority.
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Susan Collins, a longtime incumbent, in Maine’s US Senate race.

Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a closely fought, often rancorous Maine Senate race. The win gives Democrats a coveted pickup and ends Collins’ nearly three-decade tenure in Washington. Their campaigns clashed over corruption accusations and living costs.
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Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar has won the Minnesota governor’s race.
US President Donald Trump said he would make no changes to his cabinet after Republicans lost the midterm elections. Asked whether the result would prompt changes, he replied on Fox News that he did not think so and that it had nothing to do with his cabinet.
India’s Election Commission said voters removed during the Special Intensive Revision can use Form 6 to rejoin electoral rolls, with no action taken against them. The Congress Party called the clarification deceptive and said it does not fix what it describes as a flawed process, which has prompted opposition allegations of vote theft.

President Trump spoke with several media outlets about substantial Democratic wins nationwide, including in key battleground states and districts. He said he hopes to work with Democrats while stressing that he would veto anything they try to pass in Congress.

Democrats scored major victories in Wednesday’s U.S. midterm elections, flipping key congressional seats held by Republicans.


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.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined NBC News to discuss the early results of the 2026 midterm elections, describing them as an “unbelievable” rejection of Trump.
Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell cautioned Democrats against reading too much into the midterm results. She said that if the party fails to deliver over the next few years, voters will send another loud message in the next election.

CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday from injuries after colliding with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match. Police are investigating possible involuntary manslaughter, though a prosecutor said charges were unlikely because the collision occurred during play. Fans and clubs across Spain and Europe paid tribute.

Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins conceded defeat to Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, ending her 30-year Senate career.

Asian stocks and the dollar fell as investors considered the prospect of tighter AI regulation and political gridlock in Washington. Technology shares led the losses, while oil prices also declined.
Voters in 15 states elected women as governors, setting a record as Democrats made sweeping gains in races across the ballot.

President Isaac Herzog is consulting leaders of parties elected to the 26th Knesset before deciding whom to ask to form a government. Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats and the opposition alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48; 61 are required. The Joint List and Ra’am won 19 seats together and could influence the process. A Joint List source said the alliance is likely to endorse Eisenkot for the mandate.

The Villa Vie Odyssey departed Cambodia early Wednesday after more than 200 passengers disembarked. They had paid tens of thousands of dollars to live aboard the ship for years.
Democrats have won control of the House and are moving toward flipping the Senate. Annie Andrews and other Democratic candidates won in states including South Carolina and North Carolina, while the Senate races in Texas and Kansas were seen as leaning Democratic. Strong turnout among Democratic supporters, including Black voters and Florida’s Latino voters, helped the party make gains.

Democratic candidates gained control of governorships in four races while retaining power in several other states, underscoring the party’s success in Tuesday’s elections.

The Associated Press projects that Iowa state auditor Rob Sand has won the governorship, defeating Republican newcomer Zach Lahn, who was backed by Robert F Kennedy Jr’s “Make America healthy again” movement. Sand, the only Democrat holding statewide office in Iowa, called the result a significant victory as his party seeks to rebuild its standing in the state.


State Auditor Rob Sand is projected to become Iowa’s next governor, making him the first Democrat elected to the office in 20 years.
Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov said Canadians he speaks with want Russia’s team back on the ice and find championships dull without its participation. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would not issue Russian athletes visas for the world junior hockey championship. The comments follow a Court of Arbitration for Sport instruction for the IIHF to allow Russian teams into international competitions, which several European federations opposed.
Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov said Canada’s refusal to issue Russian athletes visas for the world junior hockey championship sidelines Russian and Belarusian players and removes formidable rivals before the competition begins. He criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office for bringing politics into youth hockey, saying the move runs counter to fair competition.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will keep Russia out of the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta. The government plans to use immigration law to prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from entering to compete under their national symbols, though neutral athletes may be considered individually.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will not issue visas to Russian athletes seeking to play in the world junior hockey championship, scheduled there late this year and early next year. He said the decision was made independently. The Court of Arbitration for Sport had instructed the International Ice Hockey Federation to admit Russian national teams to international competitions. Several national federations expressed disappointment, while Finland said it was organizing a boycott bloc.
Capital Group reported that dividends at Chinese listed firms rose 5.3% on a core basis in the third quarter, below global growth of 7.5%. The gap has cast doubt on the effectiveness of Beijing’s continuing efforts to stabilise the stock market.

AFP News AgencyA roommate of the four University of Idaho students killed at their home in 2022 said in a court filing that years of harassment, threats and baseless accusations forced her to move repeatedly.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro discusses winning reelection in Pennsylvania and lays out his view of the party’s future. Democrats are projected to take full control of Congress after winning both the House and Senate in the midterms.


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

NBC News projects that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro easily defeated Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity to win reelection.
South Africans have begun voting in local elections viewed as a test of the African National Congress, which led the country out of white minority rule. The vote could extend the party’s decline.


South Africans vote in local elections amid frustration over water outages, power cuts and crumbling infrastructure. Polls put the African National Congress below a third of the vote, though it is still expected to be the largest party. Fragmented voting could leave it leading some city coalitions while losing control elsewhere.

More than 500 parties are contesting South Africa’s local elections, which could further erode support for the ANC. Residents in Alexandra and other communities cite deteriorating rubbish collection, water and electricity services, and roads as reasons for disillusionment and voter apathy.
Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov said Canada’s refusal to issue visas to Russian athletes for the world junior hockey championship sidelines Russian and Belarusian players before competition begins. He criticized the Carney government for bringing politics into youth hockey and said the move undermines fair competition.
South Korea will investigate the killings of civilians by military and police during the Korean War era.

Progressive candidates Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won New York City congressional races. Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul defeated Republican Bruce Blakeman to secure another term.

California’s polls have just closed, but the results will take longer to arrive. The report explores why the state’s vote count takes more time, with Bay Area KQED political correspondent Guy Marzorati.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto dismissed his chief of staff on Wednesday. His office said the matter could amount to treason; the chief of staff had been arrested a day earlier alongside two senior police officers on suspicion of wiretapping the president, ministers and others.
Incumbent Karen Bass made homelessness her leading priority. She is now defending her record in a close mayoral contest against a former ally who helped oversee the city’s response.
Tech stocks declined in overnight trading, with losses deepening as the night progressed and a blue wave appeared increasingly likely. The Texas governor result also raised concerns about data center risks.

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