As Democrats win control of Congress, Republican backer Elon Musk posts that “data centers in space” are looking appealing.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:54
US newspapers focus on the midterm results, with Democrats retaking control of Congress. Headlines describe the outcome as a repudiation of President Donald Trump or a “blue tsunami”; the review also highlights historic firsts, the emerging blame game and what the results mean for Trump’s final two years in office.
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Democrats have dominated the US midterms and are set to take control of both chambers of Congress. Once the new Congress is sworn in on January 3, they can block partisan legislation and presidential nominees for posts such as Supreme Court justice, and subpoena documents and witnesses. The report examines how Democrats plan to use their new powers.
A nationwide survey found that 61 percent of Syrian respondents viewed Israel as the main threat to Syria, compared with 20 percent who named Iran. Overall, 97 percent said Israel threatened Middle East security and stability. The poll also found stronger support for democracy and political pluralism.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:51
Continental expects better profitability in 2026, after demand for its higher-margin tyres helped push third-quarter results beyond forecasts. The German auto-parts maker announced the upgrade on Wednesday as raw materials grew more expensive.
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NBC News projects that Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, flipping control of the governorship in the battleground state.
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AFP News AgencyFlorida Republicans redrew House districts to benefit their party, but Democrats won several seats the state legislature had reshaped. Kathy Castor held the 14th district, Pia Dandiya won the 22nd and Jared Moskowitz retained the 25th. Darren Soto had a narrow lead in the closely contested 9th as votes were counted.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:48
Republicans redrew four Florida congressional districts this year to favor their party. Democrats have won three of those seats and are narrowly ahead in the fourth, a result described as a major blow to Trump’s party on a strong night for Democrats.
Apple has begun testing its AI tools with developers in China, nearly two years after their US launch. To meet Beijing’s strict rules, the company is using Alibaba’s Qwen model.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:48
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, putting him on course to become the first Muslim senator in US history. His campaign faced anti-Muslim attacks led by President Donald Trump and other Republicans.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:47
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.
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.
Beijing has confirmed contacts concerning a possible summit involving Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:45
Donald Tusk said he is willing to hold a one-on-one meeting with President Karol Nawrocki this week, aiming to ease political tensions surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:45
Colombia's Congress passed a bill proposed by President Abelardo De La Espriella that tightens the terms available to members of illegal armed groups who surrender. The measure breaks with former President Gustavo Petro's “total peace” policy.
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After years of setbacks, Wall Street giants including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are seeing their bets in China pay off.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:45
Russia and Ukraine reported another night of attacks, with at least two people killed.
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The Democrats’ comprehensive midterm victory jolted Asian stocks, bonds and commodities as investors anticipated closer congressional scrutiny of the AI industry and government spending. Regional stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, while US Treasury yields fell on hopes a Democratic-controlled Congress could restrict debt issuance.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:43
Global markets pared losses after a selloff sparked by Democrats sweeping Congress. Investors weighed the prospect of tougher scrutiny of Donald Trump’s policies against lawmakers’ limits in reshaping his agenda.
Japan’s commodity traders have posted record profits. Mitsui’s chief warns that geopolitical risks remain “unpredictable rather than calming down.”
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:42
US voters handed Democrats control of Congress on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement. Polls indicate that anger over the worsening cost-of-living crisis was a major factor in the party’s historic win; the crisis was partly triggered by Trump’s decision to launch the US-Israeli war on Iran.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:41
In Tuesday’s emphatic Democratic sweep, voters rejected President Donald Trump with a force rarely seen against a president in decades.
Democrats won both chambers of Congress, the House and the Senate.
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.
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.
Before the China International Import Expo opens, a social editor’s wishlist is already growing. Highlights include LEGO flower fields, new beauty finds, Labubu paired with Chinese paper-cutting, and a motorcycle that looks striking up close.
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CGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:41
China’s Foreign Ministry says Vice President Han Zheng will travel to Türkiye from November 6 to 12. He will attend the Antalya Leaders’ Summit at the UN climate convention’s 31st meeting as President Xi Jinping’s special representative and visit Georgia.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:40
Most FX strategists polled by Reuters expect the rupee to surrender recent gains and weaken again over the coming months, with a volatile external environment continuing to weigh on the currency.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:40
Morgan Stanley says token-form versions of US stocks and Treasury securities were created using DTCC's new service.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:37
Morgan Stanley says it is one of the first banks to tokenize real-world assets. Its announcement comes after the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation launched its Tokenization Service, or DTS, on Oct. 28.
Emaar Properties said it plans to offer to buy the stake it does not already own in its construction arm, Emaar Development. The potential deal could be worth up to $3.43 billion.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:35
ReutersMangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd is increasing crude purchases on a delivered basis to reduce its exposure to shipping risks linked to the Iran war and lower freight costs, its finance chief said Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:30
Russia and Kazakhstan signed a bilateral cooperation plan between their defense ministries for 2027 on Wednesday. The document was signed by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and his Kazakh counterpart, Aidos Myrzakhmetov. Belousov had earlier held talks with him during a working visit to Kazakhstan.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:30
A survivor of intimate partner violence says she was not told beforehand that her attacker had left prison, despite being registered with Victim Services. Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Justice and Public Safety declined to discuss the case, saying it tries to notify victims who have requested release information.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:30
Russian strikes hit a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, 2 November, killing 31 people and leaving more than 45 missing. Survivors and rescuers are receiving treatment for severe injuries.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★★2026-11-04 09:26
Alphabet's Google has expanded voluntary employee buyout offers to several countries this year as it seeks to curb rising costs while spending heavily on artificial intelligence.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:25
After sweeping victories in the US midterm elections, Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone, telling The New York Times he was “absolutely willing” to accept defeat. France 24’s Philip Turle says the key question is whether Trump will honor that pledge, given his record of questioning election outcomes.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:24
With Democrats appearing poised to win the House, US President Donald Trump says he is “absolutely willing to accept” the 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.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China has communicated with relevant parties about a trilateral meeting of the Chinese, Russian and US heads of state. She was responding to a question about whether a summit was being arranged alongside the APEC meetings in Shenzhen. China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting there on November 18-19.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:23
Dheepthika Laurent breaks down the latest US midterm results, including the still-undecided Mississippi Senate race, which remains closely contested.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:22
China said it is in contact with the US and Russia about a meeting of their presidents at the APEC summit. It would be an unprecedented gathering of the three nuclear powers.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:20
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter contest for Michigan’s open Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate. His campaign faced Islamophobic attacks from Republicans, while his primary opponent endorsed Rogers.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:20
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, according to media projections. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the chamber and preserves a crucial Democratic seat in the party’s fight for Senate control.
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed secured Michigan’s open Senate seat by defeating Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign, making him set to become the first Muslim senator.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race and delivered an impassioned victory speech.
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.
Democrats easily held California’s governorship and were leading in several key congressional races as counting continued. Randy Villegas, Marni von Wilpert and Aisha Wahab had strong leads, while Scott Wiener was ahead in the San Francisco Bay Area. Proposition 40, a proposed one-time tax on billionaires’ net worth, was trailing with about 44 percent of votes counted.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:17
Iran and the United States are negotiating to prevent the war from widening, but the stalled process has underscored the distribution of power inside Iran’s government. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had granted his government “certain powers” for the talks. The IRGC and security officials have gained influence; the supreme leader makes the final decision on ending the war, after the Supreme National Security Council votes.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:16
UK-based deep-tech company TG0 has developed AI-powered sensing that lets surfaces detect touch, pressure and movement. The technology can be integrated into materials including plastic, rubber, fabric, wood and glass, with examples ranging from a touch-sensitive guitar and smart car seat to a responsive robotic hand.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:16
A decade after taking effect, the Paris Agreement has reshaped international climate governance, but a substantial gap remains between pledges and action. UN assessments project that new national commitments would cut emissions by about 6% by 2035 from 2019 levels; even full implementation of current pledges leaves the world on course for 2.6°C of warming this century. Climate adaptation and finance remain inadequate.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:15
Spanish energy company Moeve said it had agreed to sell its oil assets in Algeria to Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina. Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala holds a majority stake in Moeve.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:15
Argentina drew Russian-speaking families partly because children born there could receive citizenship. Under Javier Milei, new rules require applicants to spend two continuous years in the country with legal status; any trip abroad resets the clock, and citizenship decisions have shifted from courts to the migration service. Emigrants say delays and rising costs are prompting some to consider moving again.
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Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Wednesday that Americans had rejected the Iran war and warned the US government against ignoring public opinion by attacking Iran again. The Democrats’ sweeping victory is widely viewed as a rebuke of the Trump administration, but France 24 correspondent Reza Sayed says it is too soon to know how the election will affect the unpredictable conflict.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:11
Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned six days after Spain’s second deadly train crash of the year, leaving the ruling Socialists to campaign without one of their most combative and polarising voices.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:10
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.
More than 100 US expatriates and election watchers gathered at a Sydney pub to follow the midterm results. The news of a decisive Democratic win turned their anxious wait into celebration. Some voters said the election’s stakes compelled them to cast ballots from abroad and criticized the Trump administration.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:09
France 24 correspondent Wassim Cornet was at a Democratic watch party in Los Angeles as midterm results came in overnight. Initial apprehension gave way to celebration as it became increasingly clear that Democrats were on course to win.
Peter Kuznick, director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, told TASS that Democrats could end funding for the war against Iran if they win the US midterm congressional elections. He said support for the war is exceptionally low and declining, and that Democratic control of either or both chambers could constrain Trump’s military spending and policies.
Follow live vote counts, maps and race calls for all U.S. House contests in the 2026 midterm elections.
ABC News projects that Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House.
DDHQ projections indicate Democrats will control the House after the midterms. As of 9:35 p.m. US Eastern Time, the party had secured at least 127 seats to Republicans’ 83, and Democratic candidates had flipped four seats held by their opponents.
Democrats have won control of the US House, setting up the first real check on Donald Trump’s power since he returned to the presidency.
Early Senate victories for Democrats fueled bets that they could take control of the chamber from Republicans under President Donald Trump, raising the possibility of a Democratic sweep in the midterms. The final outcome remained uncertain.
NBC News projects Democrats will gain the three seats needed to take control of the House of Representatives.
With much of the eastern US vote counted and key Midwestern polls closing, Democrats are having a strong night. Jon Ossoff won re-election in Georgia and Roy Cooper captured North Carolina’s open Senate seat, while Democrats also appear poised for House gains. Florida still leans Republican: Ashley Moody won re-election to the Senate and Byron Donalds won the governor’s race.
Live updates track the 2026 US midterm election, including real-time vote counts, maps and race calls for Senate, House and governor contests.
Several eastern states opened voting from 6 a.m. ET (1100 GMT) on Tuesday, with Maine, New York and Virginia among the earliest.
Results are emerging in the US midterms, which include all 435 House seats and 35 Senate contests, alongside gubernatorial races in 36 states. Exit polls found that half of voters saw the election as a chance to rebuke the president, while three-quarters said they were angry or dissatisfied with the country's direction.
Candidates in state races across the country are addressing supporters as results from the 2026 midterm elections are determined, with live coverage underway.
Voters lined up across states from Michigan to Maine and Texas to Kansas to weigh in on President Trump’s policies and decide which party will control Congress.
Democrats are expected to take the House after needing to flip only three seats, with forecasters projecting they could win 230 to 240. A majority would let them lead committees and investigate the administration. Their expected gains come despite Republican-led efforts to redraw congressional districts in the party’s favor.
Republicans are defending a narrow Senate majority as Democrats hope voter dissatisfaction with Donald Trump will help them regain control. The Associated Press has called Virginia’s Senate race for Democratic incumbent Mark Warner. Democrats need to win at least four seats to take back the chamber.
Voters are casting ballots to choose representatives for the House, Senate and statewide offices.
Voters are choosing members of Congress. All 435 House seats and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats are being contested. The results will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control Congress and affect Trump’s ability to advance his agenda. If Democrats take either chamber, they can bring their bills forward, investigate matters from Trump’s presidency and pursue internal debate over impeachment.
Millions of Americans have voted to elect members of the US Senate and House of Representatives.
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. The AP Voter Poll identifies the economy and the state of democracy as leading issues.
The first polling stations began closing after a full day of voting in consequential US midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are being contested. Democrats hope to retake the House and are optimistic about winning the Senate; Kentucky’s competitive sixth district is an early indicator, while some results may take until Wednesday or later.
The first polling stations are about to close on a critical US Election Day, with control of Congress still undecided. CNN is airing special coverage, and its app’s Magic Wall lets viewers track every race.
Turnout has reached record levels in key states including Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina as voters decide Congress’s direction for the rest of Trump’s term. Reporting from Austin, Texas, follows Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, who said voters are angry over public-school cuts, data centers, the high cost of living and corruption, and described Latino turnout as high.
Millions of Americans voted in midterms that will determine the makeup of Congress and other key offices, potentially shaping the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. Democrats were optimistic about retaking the House and possibly the Senate, but remained wary. The elections were widely viewed as a referendum on Trump’s second term, with voters concerned about living costs, fuel prices and the war with Iran.
Polls are due to close in waves across the country, with the first closures expected at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.
Voters across the US are choosing senators, House members and governors in the midterm elections. The vote is framed as a referendum on Trump’s agenda, with full results being tracked.
Follow results in the US Senate, House and governors’ races with live interactive maps, charts and analysis.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies said they exposed a criminal group accused of systematically bribing senior law enforcement officials for protection of scam call centers and other illegal businesses. During searches of SBU officials’ premises, NABU said a senior SBU official obstructed the operation and threatened to use a firearm. Ukrainska Pravda, citing unnamed sources, identified him as Major General Serhii Duka. The SBU has not commented.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:08
The European Commission will meet with the US, France, Germany, Britain, Nato and the World Bank to discuss winter assistance for Kyiv and backing for the US-led peace process, including upcoming negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The talks follow another night of heavy attacks on Ukraine, striking power stations in Kyiv and Zhytomyr and a cargo vessel near Odesa.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:05
A presidential decree says Volodymyr Zelensky awarded U.S. first lady Melania Trump Ukraine’s Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, on Nov. 4. It cited her humanitarian support for Ukraine, human rights advocacy and charitable work.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:03
The previous boundary panel’s chair urged the new panel to leave southern Alberta ridings unchanged. The new panel made changes anyway.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:00
As running gains popularity, more people are taking on the 42.2-kilometre race. Yet young people who appear healthy also die while trying to complete marathons each year.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:00
Canada wants to divide its planned purchase of 12 German submarines, committing to eight initially and leaving four for a later decision. Sources say the approach would preserve financial flexibility but could put some of Germany’s promised $86 billion in economic benefits at risk.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:00
Clarington’s incoming mayor will take office with a councillor who faces a criminal charge of allegedly threatening him, prompting questions about how the municipal council will handle the situation.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:00
One of Canada’s leading climate scientists testified in a landmark Vancouver trial this week that the country can effectively fight climate change without shutting down industries or suffering a catastrophic financial hit.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:00
Students at Trillium College’s Niagara campus say last month’s pause in Ontario Student Assistance Program funding for private career colleges could prevent them from completing the year. Angele Proulx says “innocent” students should not bear the cost and are now considering dropping out.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:00
As Canadian farmers harvest their crops, higher fuel costs, expensive equipment and uncertainty about U.S. tariffs are prompting a Hamilton farmer and others to consider what may lie ahead.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 09:00
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband criticised Tony Blair’s earlier expression of sorrow over the slave trade without a formal apology, and defended Andy Burnham’s plan for talks with Commonwealth countries on an apology. Miliband said the UK would not change its position against reparations.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:59
An 80-year-old Uyghur man in Tacheng, Xinjiang, has raised China’s national flag in his courtyard more than 1,400 times over 17 years, on Mondays and major national holidays. He numbers and keeps each replaced flag and says his son and grandson will continue the practice if his health prevents him from doing so.
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China News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 08:58
AFP News AgencyTurkish First Lady Emine Erdogan opened the Yunus Emre Institute’s cultural centre in Seoul and tried ebru, the traditional Turkish art of paper marbling.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 08:53
NBC News projects that Kotek defeated Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan to win another term. The two faced off in 2022.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:50
As Democrats take control of Congress after the midterms, the report examines how President Donald Trump’s global tariffs affected the vote. Many US small businesses say the duties are stifling them; consulting firm Epiq Global’s October assessment found small-business bankruptcies rose 46% from a year earlier. France 24’s Bogota team spoke with owners about coping with the import taxes and their economic impact.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:44
A cyberattack struck dozens of supermarkets in six European countries on Monday night, driving fridge temperatures to 50°C and spoiling tonnes of food. Four Coop stores in Sicily were also damaged.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:43
Tehran said Wednesday that four oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The claim came a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had attacked Iran. Washington and Tehran have continued mediated discussions to end the war, with little sign of a diplomatic breakthrough.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-04 08:43
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.
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.
Shocked Texas Republicans are trying to understand how Democrats won the state’s Senate race for the first time in almost 40 years. Some supporters of Ken Paxton blamed Trump and said they now fear political retribution, Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow reported.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:42
Supporters celebrated in Austin after Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.
Democrat 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.
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.
Idaho voters rejected a ballot measure on abortion, leaving the state's ban in place, NBC News projects. The ban took effect in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that it sold 141,656 vehicles in the three months through October, 16% fewer than in the same period a year earlier.
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NBC News projects Democrat Jon Rosenthal as the winner over GOP nominee Bo French. French had drawn criticism from fellow Republicans for his inflammatory remarks.
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Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine’s US Senate race. Jackson had represented Maine in the state Senate for almost 30 years.
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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.
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.
Investigators are starting a lengthy inquiry into why a business jet plunged from the sky in Florida, killing nine people.
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Democrats made repeated attempts and came tantalizingly close on several occasions. Now they have finally achieved a goal that had eluded them for more than three decades: turning Texas blue.
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Shanghai-listed Wingtech Technology rejected a proposal that would strip it of control over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia’s assets outside China, calling the plan a discriminatory “expropriation.” The dispute with Dutch authorities has lasted a year and is intensifying as Wingtech faces a domestic delisting deadline and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten prepares for a spring visit to Beijing.
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NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to burn up early Wednesday, nearly 22 years after launch. It was sent to study the universe’s most powerful explosions.
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NASA’s aging Swift satellite telescope was expected to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere early Wednesday. A robotic spacecraft sent to retrieve it this summer failed in its rescue attempt.
As EU countries negotiate how to allocate funds in the bloc’s next long-term budget, cancer organisations warn that projects covering research, personalised care and patient support could be discontinued, weakening cancer care across Europe.
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NBC News projects that Pete Ricketts has won re-election after a competitive contest in traditionally Republican Nebraska.
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Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts won reelection after facing a tough challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russia’s national team will not play in the world junior hockey championship in Alberta. He said Canada will bar Russian and Belarusian athletes from competitions in the country while the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. Russia’s ambassador called the remarks regrettable. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the international hockey federation to admit Russia to tournaments; Germany has not ruled out refusing to host the adult championship, while five Nordic and Baltic countries said they would not play against Russia.
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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.
Australia defended its ban on social media for children under 16 before the country’s highest court. Government lawyers cited risks including depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, while Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project argued the measure is disproportionate and infringes implied constitutional protections for political communication. A ruling is expected in the coming months.
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Former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has endorsed Callum Turner for the role of 007. Turner is rumoured to be among the leading contenders, with an official announcement on the next Bond expected before the end of the year.
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