Bangladesh’s newly formed wage board is scheduled to hold its first meeting on garment-sector pay on Wednesday, as protests demanding higher wages reach their fifth day.
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About 3,300 Palestinians returned to Hebron after Israeli forces withdrew from two neighbourhoods following a 10-day assault. Residents found extensive damage. The operation demolished 15 facilities, shut at least 327 shops and kept about 80,000 students from school; the municipality estimates direct losses of more than 12 million shekels per day.
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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission called for tighter transfer monitoring, more response staff and stronger reserves. How exchanges will implement the measures, and whether a new custody threshold will be introduced, remain unclear.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:20
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in the US and the first Black governor of Georgia. She defeated Republican billionaire Rick Jackson.
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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s governorship on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in the United States. She defeated Republican businessman Rick Jackson and flipped the top office in a key swing state.
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.
ABC News projected Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms as the winner of Georgia’s governor’s race. She addressed supporters, becoming the first Black female governor in U.S. history.
Keisha Lance Bottoms won in Georgia, becoming the first Black woman governor in US history.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson to become governor of Georgia, making her the first Black woman elected governor in the United States. The former Atlanta mayor and Joe Biden adviser benefited in part from strong turnout among the state’s Black voters during early voting.
NBC News projects that Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will become Georgia’s next governor. She would be the state’s first Black governor and the first Black woman to serve as governor in the United States.
NBC News projects that Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson to win Georgia’s gubernatorial race. Democrats will control the battleground state’s governor’s office for the first time in 24 years.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race and delivered an impassioned victory speech.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:18
NBC News projects that Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s Senate seat. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His campaign faced Islamophobic attacks from Donald Trump and Republican allies. The win added to the Democrats’ decisive Senate majority.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s US Senate seat. In his victory speech, El-Sayed highlighted affordability, reducing money in politics, Medicare for All and ending funding for foreign wars.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met LG Electronics CEO Lyu Jae-cheol in Seoul during an official visit to South Korea.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:18
Marks & Spencer said last year’s cyber-attack continued to weigh on clothing sales over the summer, although profit for the six months to 26 September rose to £355m from £3.4m a year earlier. Food sales drove group revenue up 16.2%, while clothing and homeware sales and profit remained below levels two years ago.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:17
Democrat Annie Andrews is set to flip a South Carolina seat that Republicans have held for nearly three decades. The state backed Trump by nearly 18 percentage points in 2024, but the result has been taking shape since Darline Graham became the Republican nominee in late August.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:15
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.
Annie Andrews defeated Republican incumbent Darline Graham, making her the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from South Carolina since 1998, according to the Associated Press. Her victory was a major upset in a state considered a Republican stronghold.
Former paediatrician Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Republican Darline Graham, giving Democrats their first Senate victory in South Carolina in 28 years. Graham was appointed in July to replace her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, after his sudden death, with President Trump’s backing.
Pediatrician Annie Andrews, who campaigned on healthcare affordability, defeated Darline Graham to win South Carolina’s US Senate race. The victory gives Democrats the state’s Senate seat for the first time since 1998 and makes Andrews the first woman elected to the seat.
Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews is projected to take the seat in deep-red South Carolina, defeating Republican opponent Sen. Darline Graham. President Trump endorsed Graham after former Sen. Lindsey Graham died.
Democrat Annie Andrews won an upset victory in South Carolina, unseating appointed Republican Senator Darline Graham.
NBC News projects a surprise Democratic win in South Carolina’s Senate race, with Annie Andrews defeating Republican Sen. Darline Graham.
Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews has an early lead in South Carolina against Republican Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Ozon said Ukrainian drones hit its logistics center in Adygeysk, starting a warehouse fire. All employees were evacuated, and preliminary reports indicated no injuries. The company said some orders would be canceled while others would ship from different facilities. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it downed 709 Ukrainian drones in total.
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Ozon said a drone struck its logistics center in Russia’s Adygea Republic overnight on Nov. 4, starting a fire. The company said staff were evacuated, no one had been injured, and emergency crews were at the scene. Products from the damaged warehouse were removed from its store, and orders that cannot be fulfilled will be canceled. The attack’s details could not be independently verified.
Ozon said its logistics center in Adygeysk was struck by a drone, prompting the prompt evacuation of employees. Preliminary information indicated no injuries. A fire broke out, and emergency services were at the scene.
Democratic control of Congress could increase scrutiny of Trump’s handling of the wars in Iran and Ukraine, while leaving him with broad foreign-policy powers.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:10
Democrat Adam Hamilton of Kansas defeated Republican opponent Roger Marshall to win a US Senate seat, the first time a Democrat from the state has done so in 94 years. The victory cemented a Democratic majority in Congress.
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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.
Pastor Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas, becoming the first Democrat to represent the state in the US Senate since 1932. Kansas became an unexpected battleground this year as Democrats sought to retake the Senate, while high fuel and fertilizer prices hit agriculture-heavy areas.
NBC News projects Democrat Adam Hamilton will win Kansas’s Senate race, giving Democrats the seat for the first time in nearly 100 years.
The Rev. Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in an upset victory in Kansas.
Democrat Adam Hamilton won the US Senate race in Kansas, marking the first Democratic win there since 1932.
Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton is ahead in several key Kansas districts, leading Republican opponent Roger Marshall by double digits.
Democrats won a string of races in Republican strongholds, securing control of both chambers of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency. Republican supporters endured a difficult night as losses mounted. Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor, while Democratic winners celebrated with supporters.
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Two drones carrying explosives struck Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Sulaymaniyah and east of Erbil in Iraq on Wednesday, according to security sources.
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Stefan Grobe speaks with elections expert Boyd Wagner about the US midterm surprise. Democrats far exceeded expectations overnight, winning historic results in long-time Republican states including Kansas and Texas, which elected their first Democratic senators in decades.
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Democrats captured control of both the Senate and House in the November 3 US midterms, winning sweeping victories in Republican strongholds. Tens of millions of voters delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump. France 24 international affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani said the predicted “blue wave” was now approaching “tsunami territory.”
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, flipping seats long held by Republicans and adding governorships. Voters rebuked Trump’s record, particularly over the cost of living. Trump said he was not on the ballot and would have won by a landslide if he had been, while telling the New York Times he was willing to accept the results.
US voters dealt President Donald Trump and Republicans a sharp rebuke. Democrats retook the House and flipped at least six Senate seats, gaining control of both chambers of Congress. South Carolina will have a Democratic senator for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Bloomberg projections say Democrats won a House majority in the midterms, with at least 223 seats against the 218 needed, while Republicans secured 126. The projections put Democrats at a minimum of 54 Senate seats and Republicans at 41. NBC projected 255 Democratic and 180 Republican House seats, while its Senate tally showed 226 for Democrats and 141 for Republicans.
Precious metals climbed sharply Tuesday morning as investors weighed the Democrats’ sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.
The Democratic Party claimed control of Congress and won governors’ races across the country on Tuesday. As votes continue to be counted in other key states, attention is turning to how many more Republicans will lose.
During the first two years of Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans held majorities in both chambers of Congress, helping his party pass a sweeping tax-cut measure in 2025. With loyalists leading congressional committees, Trump and his administration have largely avoided tough scrutiny from those bodies.
Democrats won control of both chambers in the US midterm elections, taking 53 Senate seats and leading in three more, while crossing the House’s 218-seat threshold. Their majority gives them tools to investigate the Trump administration and block nominations, but advancing legislation may be difficult because Trump can veto bills.
Democrats have won control of both the Senate and the House in a midterm victory far larger and faster than expected, flipping seats in several states. Donald Trump blamed the result on not being on the ballot. The shift is set to reshape the political course of his second presidency.
Democrats have taken both chambers of the US Congress. Europe’s main concerns are tariffs and Ukraine, where Trump still retains much of his power.
A blue wave has swept the US midterms: Democrats won the Senate and are on course for a large House majority, with West Coast votes still being counted. The programme features live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, alongside coverage of Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and EU enlargement.
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.
Former European Commissioner for Justice Věra Jourová says Poland’s “judicial schism” is deeply unpleasant and is eroding public trust in the justice system and judicial independence.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:04
After facing backlash from the community, the committee withdrew its proposal. Competing options remain: ending its funding or keeping the current grants system in place.
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California voters approved a bill last year to temporarily redraw congressional districts in ways that would favor Democrats, responding to a Republican-led redistricting effort in Texas. France 24’s Wassim Cornet examines what effect the moves may have had on midterm results.
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South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park lacks substantial funding to repair severe flood damage, forcing limits on visitor numbers.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 08:00
Following the US midterms, an Israeli opposition leader ruled out forming a unity government with Netanyahu. Trump has backed Netanyahu, whose political future is under debate as efforts continue to form the next government.
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AFP News AgencyDemocrat James Talarico won the Texas Senate race in a historic midterm upset, ending nearly three decades of Republican dominance. He pledged to fight political corruption, expand healthcare, invest in education and end what he called costly, corrupt wars.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:53
Democrat James Talarico said Tuesday, “We defeated Goliath,” after beating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win a seat in the US Senate.
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton on Tuesday to flip a US Senate seat in Texas, marking the party’s first statewide victory there in more than 30 years. Democrat Gina Hinojosa also unseated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott.
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.
After Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterms, US House Speaker Mike Johnson urged Republicans not to lose hope. He said the party would double down on its agenda and seek to win back the House in 2028.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:48
The Kyiv IndependentA Ukrainian drone attack on a gas station in Donetsk’s Proletarsky District on Tuesday killed a bus driver and moderately injured three other bus drivers, Mayor Alexey Kulemzin said.
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ReutersUkraine’s General Staff said on Nov. 4 that Russian forces have suffered 1,597,010 casualties in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 2,180 over the past day. It also listed Russian equipment losses. Ukraine has not disclosed its own wartime losses, citing operational secrecy.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:42
China’s first 33 pilot islands have restored more than 70% of their damaged ecosystems, the Ministry of Natural Resources said. A progress report also cited gains in infrastructure, green industries, clean energy and disaster prevention.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:41
Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian American Democrat and former public health official, has been elected to the US Senate. He will take office when the new Congress convenes in January.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:40
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said Taiwan compatriots working, living and traveling on the Chinese mainland feel secure and happy. She was responding to the case of Shanghai traffic police finding and returning a handbag lost by Taiwanese actor Ming Dao and his team. Zhu said the mainland would improve conditions for cross-Strait travel and exchanges and offer more facilitation measures.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:39
Miguel Maduro, a former head of FIFA’s governance committee, says the statutes bar Gianni Infantino from seeking a fourth term in 2027 because presidents may serve no more than three terms. Infantino has argued that his 2016–2019 stint should not count toward the limit. FairSquare has urged member associations to declare him ineligible.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:39
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The 42-year-old physician, who represents the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, won a seat Republicans had hoped to flip.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race, giving the party’s progressive wing a boost.
Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former public health official aligned with the Democratic Party’s left flank, won Michigan’s highly contentious Senate race, defeating his Republican opponent, a former representative.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown called for New Zealand and China to deepen their friendship and strengthen city-to-city ties at the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Ningbo. Participants signed 14 cooperation agreements and released the Ningbo Consensus.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:36
Australian property firm Goodman Group and Digital Realty have offered to buy up to 9.9% of data centre operator NextDC for about A$715 million ($499.7 million), according to a term sheet.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:35
Europe enters winter with gas storage at its lowest level since 2011. EU ministers have offered few binding measures to protect households from another energy shock.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:32
Trump attributed Republican losses in the midterm elections to the Iran war and higher fuel prices.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:31
China plans to add about 15 civil transport airports over the next five years and raise aviation safety, service capacity and infrastructure to world-class levels during its 2026–2030 plan. The program also includes airport clusters, hub expansions and new airport projects in several locations.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:26
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran contributed to Republicans’ midterm defeat. He said voters backed his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump, and praised Democrats.
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On Tuesday, Trump said Democrats had done “a good job” after they gained control of Congress in the midterms. He acknowledged the Iran war may have contributed to the Republican defeat but did not accept personal responsibility for a result that will reshape the final two years of his presidency.
BMW reported an 11% decline in third-quarter pretax earnings. Hours earlier, the premium automaker warned that restructuring costs would weigh on results later this year and nearly wipe out its core operating margin.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:25
Brussels is set to host intensified diplomacy on Ukraine, while the newsletter also previews key takeaways from Euronews’ Enlargement Summit.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, possibly with help from abroad. The election commission said no fraud was found in last week’s vote.
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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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson alluded to the difficult political conditions that parties in power typically face during midterm elections.
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Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned and withdrew from the upcoming general election, saying he could not remain in office after two severe train accidents in less than a year. Last week’s collision on the Madrid-Seville line killed 69 people in Castilla-La Mancha.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:18
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said four tankers were destroyed by naval mines while attempting to use a prohibited southern route through the Strait of Hormuz. It said two more tankers were seized. The BBC has not independently verified the claim.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said four oil tankers were destroyed after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross a route south of the Strait of Hormuz that it described as prohibited.
Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts won reelection after facing a tough challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn.
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Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Americans largely voted against Republicans in the midterm congressional election to reject continued war with Iran, and Tehran endorsed that message. He warned that if the US government defied public will to serve international “paymasters and blackmailers,” it would face a “nightmare.” Donald Trump earlier said Iran was part of the Republican defeat.
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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.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed disappointment over sweeping Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, then denounced communism, saying it had killed millions of people.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:11
At the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda, King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade “a shameful chapter” in history and expressed deep personal sorrow, but did not formally apologize. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would consider an apology while ruling out financial reparations; Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister wants reparations discussed.
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President Trump responded to Republican election losses, saying he does not see them as a blow against him and declining to take responsibility.
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Democrat Troy Jackson won Maine’s US Senate race, defeating Republican Susan Collins, who had held the seat for nearly three decades. The campaign featured clashes over the economy, government accountability, ties to Trump and the candidates’ records.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:04
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.
Tech billionaires had a poor night as Democrats trounced Republicans. Exit polls showed voters concerned about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires, potentially turning Elon Musk’s spending into a liability.
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Steve Hilton, a former senior adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, lost the California governor’s race to Democrat Xavier Becerra. Endorsed by President Donald Trump, Hilton faced long odds in the liberal state, and his defeat was projected minutes after polls closed. Becerra will be the state’s first Latino governor in more than 150 years, succeeding term-limited Gavin Newsom.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra won California’s governor race, becoming the state’s first elected Latino leader.
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.
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.
Two cancer vaccines developed by Hong Kong-based Sequencio Therapeutics have been selected for presentation at a major US conference. The company, a subsidiary of Li Ka-shing-backed CK Life Sciences, said it will present preclinical data on candidates CKLS118 and CKLS202 at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer meeting in Phoenix on Friday.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:01
Tencent has launched its latest flagship AI model, Hy4, aiming to compete with open-weight rivals DeepSeek, Z.ai and Alibaba. The company says Hy4 adds agentic capabilities for its enterprise software ecosystem and, for the first time, can understand images, analyse complex charts and perform visual mathematical reasoning.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:01
The National Songbook, a digital archive launched jointly by Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive and music rights organisation Apra Amcos, has named its first 10 songs. A panel of 11 music experts selected the songs, including Yothu Yindi’s “Treaty,” Midnight Oil’s “Beds Are Burning” and Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman.”
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:00
A 17-year-old Utah girl who disappeared in May 2025 was found at an Oregon man’s home. Authorities say 39-year-old Adam Hunter Harmel is charged with taking her across state lines intending to engage in criminal sexual activity.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:00
Plans are being developed to offer default retirement options to people automatically enrolled in pension schemes.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:00
Paul Krugman says modern income-stabilisation models can preserve incentives to build while easing a situation he describes as currently “impossible”. He also warns that French public debt could be “catastrophic” and calls on Europe to adopt “temporary protectionism”.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:00
South Africans are voting for local councils in an election widely viewed as a verdict on the governing African National Congress. Polls suggest the party could receive less than 40 percent as voters assess failing services. A record 29.2 million people are registered, and final results are expected on Sunday.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:57
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.
Novo reported quarterly earnings above expectations early Wednesday, with sales of its Wegovy pill far surpassing estimates, and raised its full-year outlook.
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Democrats made major gains in the US midterm elections, which also sent candidates from underrepresented groups into several major offices for the first time. Chris Pappas became the country’s first openly gay senator; Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman elected governor, Gina Hinojosa the first Hispanic woman in the role, and Keisha Lance Bottoms the first Black woman to serve as a US governor. Ohio also elected its first female governor, while three Black women will join the Senate next term.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:54
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.
Delhi’s air pollution has worsened with the onset of winter, and its AQI stood at 377 on Wednesday morning, in the “very poor” category. With Diwali approaching, authorities have activated pollution-control measures. India’s Supreme Court has allowed certified green firecrackers during limited hours and barred fireworks in designated silence zones.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:50
Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first woman elected governor of Ohio. The bitterly contested campaign also featured a Ramaswamy ad showing Acton’s estranged mother.
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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.
NBC News projects that Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has won a second two-year term in New Hampshire, a state that has leaned blue nationally.
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