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PoliticsMidterms bring a wave of historic firsts for some states and the nation

Before Election Day, this midterm featured one of the most diverse slates of Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years. The results brought historic firsts in some states and nationally.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:45

Midterms bring a wave of historic firsts for some states and the nation

US midterms bring historic firsts for women and minority candidates
The 2026 midterms saw Democrats dramatically retake both houses of Congress, while women, LGBT, Black and Native American candidates achieved a wave of historic firsts, particularly in gubernatorial races. The elections also ushered in the first Muslim US senator.
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PoliticsTrump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills

US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. With Democrats taking control of Congress, he vowed to veto legislation he called “insane.”

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:44

Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills

Trump links Republican midterm losses to Iran war and rising fuel prices
Trump attributed Republican losses in the midterm elections to the Iran war and higher fuel prices.
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PoliticsUK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action proscription

The UK Supreme Court has begun hearing an appeal against the designation of Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation. Cofounder Huda Ammori argues the ban disproportionately restricts free speech and protest rights. About 25 demonstrators protesting outside the court were arrested, while rights groups condemned the government’s use of terrorism powers.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:43

UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action proscription

UK Supreme Court to hear appeal against Palestine Action ban
The Supreme Court is due to hold a two-day hearing on Wednesday and Thursday over the ban on Palestine Action. The prohibition has not quelled support for the pro-Palestinian group, prompting mass arrests across the UK.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:57Original

PoliticsUS midterms live: Democrats take control of Congress in major setback for Trump

Democrats secured a Senate majority and at least 228 House seats, taking control of Congress, while flipping seats in states normally considered Republican strongholds. Trump accepted his party’s defeat and congratulated Democrats, but some contests, including Alaska’s, remained undecided.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:42

US midterms live: Democrats take control of Congress in major setback for Trump

WATCH: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate
ABC News projects Democrats will control the Senate and win enough seats to take control of the House.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:12Original
US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states
Although many races have yet to be called, Democrats have taken control of the Senate and House and won several key governorships.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:03Original
What could Democrats’ midterm victory mean for Israel?
Democrats unexpectedly took control of both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday. Trump also announced that day that the US would halt $3.8 billion in aid to Israel. The report examines the potential consequences for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:32Original
From Kansas to Texas, Democrats score big in Republican strongholds
Democrats are poised to control both the House and Senate after wins in South Carolina, Kansas and Texas. Texas turning blue marks a historic upset. President Donald Trump says he will accept the results and blames the candidates for the losses.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-11-04 11:15Original
Democrats take control of both chambers in key US midterm result
Democrats won control of the House and Senate by flipping Republican-held seats in several states. It is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both chambers. The results are seen as a major rebuke to Donald Trump and his party; Democrats also elected the first Muslim senator and won a Kansas Senate seat for the party for the first time in nearly a century.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:39Original
Inflation Backlash and Trump Fatigue Power Democrats’ Huge Wins
A wave of voter anger propelled Democrats to sweep into power in Congress. Outrage over the cost of living and the war in Iran delivered a resounding rebuke to President Donald Trump and his party, just two years after his dominant return to the White House.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:30Original
Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress
Democrats won both the Senate and the House in a nationwide rebuke of President Donald Trump, flipping seats long held by Republicans and securing a series of historic firsts. Their gains are expected to constrain Trump during the final two years of his term and give Democrats power to block legislation, investigate his administration and challenge appointments. Anger over living costs, tariffs and fuel-price increases linked to Trump’s confrontation with Iran helped drive the result.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:18Original
'A generational win' for Democrats as blue wave sweeps midterms
Democrats took control of both chambers of the US Congress on Tuesday, in what the report describes as a nationwide rejection of Donald Trump. France 24’s Wassim Cornet said the scale of the victory was “impossible to overstate”; Democrats are on course to win more House seats than they had when Barack Obama was elected in 2008.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:11Original
Why Democrats routed Republicans in the US midterms
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.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:41Original
Trump’s MAGA coalition has just been devastated
In Tuesday’s emphatic Democratic sweep, voters rejected President Donald Trump with a force rarely seen against a president in decades.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:35Original
Democrats sweep both the House and Senate
Democrats won both chambers of Congress, the House and the Senate.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:55Original
'Largest House majority' in decades, says election expert Boyd Wagner on US midterm elections
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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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:04Original
Blue wave 'turning into a tsunami' as Democrats take control of Congress
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.”
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:51Original
US midterms: Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump
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.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:47Original
Democrats deal Republicans a historic defeat in US midterms
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:46Original
Bloomberg projects Democrats will control House of Representatives
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.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:44Original
Gold, silver and precious metals jump as dollar dips after Democrats take Congress
Precious metals climbed sharply Tuesday morning as investors weighed the Democrats’ sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:43Original
The Democratic wave is here: the party claims Congress and wins governorships
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.
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CCNN★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:42Original
What Democrats’ Congressional Sweep Means for Trump
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.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:30Original
Democrats win Congress: How they did it and what it means
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:23Original
Wednesday briefing: What the Democrats’ midterm victory means for Trump’s presidency
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.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:11Original
US midterms: What Trump's defeat means for Europe and global markets
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.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:06Original
Europe Today: Democrats win Senate in rebuke to Trump as Poland’s constitutional crisis drags on
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.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:02Original
Democrats win House control, adding to Senate victory in rebuke to Trump
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.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:45Original
Democrats regain House majority in 2026 US midterms
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 06:34Original
Democrats poised to sweep Congress in midterms, dealing Trump a setback
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.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-04 06:19Original
Celebrations and historic moments: What has happened so far in the midterms
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.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 06:13Original
Democrats win control of the U.S. Senate
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.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-11-04 05:59Original
Democrats poised to take control of Congress after difficult night for Republicans
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.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-11-04 05:57Original
Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in midterm rout, dealing blow to Trump
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a midterm-election rout, dealing a blow to Trump.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-11-04 05:54Original
Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by discontent over Trump and the economy
ABC projects that Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives from Republicans.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:32Original
Top Democrat tells Trump and Republicans to ‘lawyer up’ after midterm defeats
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.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:22Original
Democrats to control US Senate after midterms
Bloomberg estimates that Democrats will win at least 51 seats in the Senate after the midterm elections, giving them control of the chamber. Republicans currently hold 53 of its 100 seats, while Democrats and allied independents hold 47.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:05Original
Democrats move toward Senate and House majorities as crypto braces for a new direction
The midterms have ended Republicans’ dominance across all three branches of government. The shift in control of Congress will affect the crypto industry, too.
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:55Original
Analysis: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate
ABC News projects that Democrats will win enough seats to control both chambers of Congress.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:53Original
How America voted, in maps and charts
Democrats have won control of the Senate and are projected to take the House as well. Their Senate gains included a surprise win in South Carolina, with Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Maine also turning blue. Democrats also won several Florida districts that had been redrawn to favor Republicans. A poll found the economy and the state of democracy were voters’ top concerns, and more than two-thirds said Donald Trump’s policies had worsened economic conditions.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:47Original
Democrats win the US Senate and gain full control of Congress
Democrats won the US Senate, completing their control of Congress and gaining the ability to set the legislative agenda and block Trump’s nominations.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:44Original
Democrats take control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda
Democrats have retaken the Senate after sweeping Republican-held races nationwide, gaining leverage over Donald Trump for the rest of his presidency. With a likely House win, they are expected to control both chambers from next year and can block legislation as well as cabinet and federal judicial appointments.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:42Original
Democrats flip US Senate in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats regained control of the US Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, an outcome widely seen as a rebuke to Trump’s Republican Party. The party flipped seats in several states while defending others, including in Georgia and Virginia, ending Republican control of the chamber and its Washington trifecta.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:37Original
Democrats win Senate, set to take full control of Congress, NBC News projects
NBC News projects that Democrats won both chambers in the midterm elections and will take full control of Congress in January. Steve Kornacki explains how they gained control of the Senate.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:36Original
Democrats capture full control of Congress, NBC News projects, fueled by victories in deeply Republican states
NBC News projects that Democrats will take full control of Congress, powered by wins in states where Republicans are deeply entrenched. President Donald Trump had urged voters to pretend he was on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:24Original
Democrats win House control, vowing to counter Trump
NBC News forecasts a Democratic majority in the chamber next year, which would let the party scrutinize Trump and seek laws limiting his policy agenda.
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WorldTürkiye to showcase Southeastern Anatolian cotton at COP31

Türkiye will present cotton practices implemented under the Better Cotton Initiative across the country's southeast at COP31.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:42

Türkiye to showcase Southeastern Anatolian cotton at COP31

EconomyIndia says PepsiCo, Monster used ‘energy drink’ label to dupe consumers

India’s food regulator accused PepsiCo and Monster Beverage of marketing their high-caffeine drinks as energy drinks to “dupe” consumers, court filings reviewed by Reuters showed, escalating its defence of a ban on the label.

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India says PepsiCo, Monster used ‘energy drink’ label to dupe consumers

PoliticsElection week in Trumpland: algae, space proclamations and deflected blame

As Democrats secured decisive midterm wins, Trump focused on Washington renovation projects, algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and Fox News ratings. He also issued a declaration on freedom in space, proclaimed “Anti-Communism Week” and claimed he would end military aid to Israel at year’s end, while complaining that Democrats were using the issue against him.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:37

Election week in Trumpland: algae, space proclamations and deflected blame

America faces two years of constitutional brinkmanship
The article argues that Trump’s dealings with a Democratic-controlled Congress will bring a volatile struggle over presidential authority, not conventional gridlock. He may pursue transactional agreements on infrastructure and trade, while turning to executive orders and emergency powers when negotiations fail. Disputes over Iran and war powers could produce a major constitutional confrontation.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:22Original
Trump Must Now Govern Through a Midterm Meltdown of His Own Making
After deflecting blame for the election shellacking, President Trump faces a grueling second-term reality: a barrage of subpoenas, legislative gridlock and less time to secure his legacy.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:30Original

EconomyMajor Central Asian highway expands to bolster China-Europe trade route

Freight operators say infrastructure upgrades have shortened journeys and reduced transport costs, strengthening regional trade links. Border delays remain a major obstacle, driving further investment in modernising cross-border procedures.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:37

Major Central Asian highway expands to bolster China-Europe trade route

SportsFootball world pays tribute to Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel after his death

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, 30, died on Tuesday after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match. Tenerife announced six days of mourning, domestic matches were suspended, and UEFA said Champions League games this week would observe a minute’s silence. Police have opened an investigation.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:36

Football world pays tribute to Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel after his death

PoliticsHungary opens communist-era secret police files naming informants

Hungary has made thousands of communist-era secret police records public in a searchable database, revealing about 60,000 names of people who worked as informants. Prime Minister Peter Magyar said families may encounter difficult information about deceased relatives. Another batch of records is expected by February.

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Hungary opens communist-era secret police files naming informants

Hungary opens communist-era informer files in belated reckoning with Cold War past
Hungary put tens of thousands of communist-era secret police files online on Wednesday, exposing the extensive informer network used to spy on citizens during decades of one-party rule.
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PoliticsNew Jersey governor warns ports against aiding illegal Russian fuel trade

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill wrote to ports in the state, warning that efforts to profit from the illegal Russian fuel trade would draw harsh penalties. She urged them to turn away tankers seeking to use their facilities for such activity.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:35

New Jersey governor warns ports against aiding illegal Russian fuel trade

EconomyTesla’s new registrations in Germany nearly quadruple in October, KBA says

Tesla’s new car registrations in Germany were almost four times higher in October, the German road traffic agency KBA said on Wednesday.

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Tesla’s new registrations in Germany nearly quadruple in October, KBA says

SocietySharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European countries

Police in Germany, Austria and Hungary have reported dozens of cases of needles and other sharp metal objects found in Halloween sweets, warning parents to check what children received. A nine-year-old in Germany hurt her tongue on chocolate containing a pin; cases in Hungary and Austria also involved children being injured or discovering objects in time.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:34

Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European countries

EconomyCircle tops earnings and revenue estimates as USDC transaction volume surges

Circle’s third-quarter net income from continuing operations rose 5% year over year to $226 million, while surging USDC transaction volume helped the company beat earnings and revenue estimates.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:33

Circle tops earnings and revenue estimates as USDC transaction volume surges

World‘The transition is inevitable’: Brazil unveils first global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels

Brazil has released the first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. Countries have been urged to begin planning now for the urgent, inevitable—but voluntary—phaseout of coal, oil and gas.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:31

‘The transition is inevitable’: Brazil unveils first global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels

PoliticsTrump blamed Fox News for Republican losses despite hosts going easy on him

Trump said Fox News bore responsibility for Republicans’ failure to retain the House and Senate, criticizing its polling and its coverage of Democratic voices. Yet the network’s election-night commentators largely avoided pinning the losses on him, focusing instead on voters, Democrats and the administration’s messaging. Some noted that the Iran war and higher gas prices may have hurt Republicans.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:30

Trump blamed Fox News for Republican losses despite hosts going easy on him

EconomyBitcoin rebounds after Democratic sweep despite three days of ETF outflows

Ryan Kirkley sees Bitcoin rebounding by year-end even under Democratic control, but fund withdrawals and overhead supply make that outlook conditional.

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Bitcoin rebounds after Democratic sweep despite three days of ETF outflows

EconomyDip buyers emerge in tech stocks as traders look beyond midterms

With the US midterms effectively over, investors have more clarity on future policy. For technology stocks, the election marks a shift in focus back to fundamentals.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:30

Dip buyers emerge in tech stocks as traders look beyond midterms

WorldChinese FM discusses regional issues with Cambodian, Thai counterparts

The foreign ministers of China, Cambodia and Thailand held constructive talks over tea in Beijing on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation and safeguard regional stability. On the sidelines of the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, they focused on confidence-building measures between Cambodia and Thailand and improving bilateral ties.

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Chinese FM discusses regional issues with Cambodian, Thai counterparts

PoliticsTrump reacts to midterm results: ‘I wasn’t on the ballot’

Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed the midterm election outcome online and on air, saying he does not see it as a blow to him: “I don’t like to consider it a defeat for me, I wasn’t on the ballot.” NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports, with Hallie Jackson and Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker offering analysis on TODAY.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:28

Trump reacts to midterm results: ‘I wasn’t on the ballot’

PoliticsTrump says Democrats’ midterm victory left him ‘a little bit surprised’

Trump said Democrats’ big win in the midterms surprised him somewhat and that he was willing to work with them.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:27

Trump says Democrats’ midterm victory left him ‘a little bit surprised’

US midterms: Trump responds to Democrats’ sweeping victory
US President Donald Trump offered rare praise for Democrats after their sweeping midterm victory on Tuesday, acknowledging that the Iran war may have contributed to his Republican Party’s defeat. He refused to accept personal responsibility for the result.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:24Original
Midterms: Trump acknowledges Iran war played a role, congratulates Democrats
Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran was one factor in his party’s sweeping midterm defeat, as Democrats took control of both the House and Senate. In a Fox News interview, he also praised the Democrats’ campaign.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:13Original
‘Democrats did a good job’: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm wins
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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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:25Original
Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm win, says Iran war may have played a role
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.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:13Original

PoliticsMontenegro could sign EU accession treaty as soon as June 2027, Commission says

The Commission said Montenegro’s membership talks may be completed before year-end; a treaty could be signed as early as June 2027.

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Montenegro could sign EU accession treaty as soon as June 2027, Commission says

PoliticsIsrael election commission rejects Netanyahu’s voting-fraud claims

Israel’s election commission confirmed the final results, saying it found no evidence of irregularities that undermined the vote or changed its outcome. The result cost Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition its governing majority. The attorney general had blocked the Shin Bet from questioning senior politicians from Palestinian-led parties. Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of trying to cling to power by discrediting valid votes and weaponising security services.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:19

Israel election commission rejects Netanyahu’s voting-fraud claims

SocietyUK plans facial recognition deployment in biggest-ever immigration crackdown

The UK Home Office is preparing to use live facial recognition at transport hubs and public events for general immigration enforcement, including civil offences such as overstaying a visa. Documents say the programme has entered its formal delivery phase; campaigners warn the expansion would intensify mass surveillance and could reproduce racial bias.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:15

UK plans facial recognition deployment in biggest-ever immigration crackdown

OtherLucky player could win estimated $835 million Powerball jackpot Wednesday

Wednesday’s Powerball drawing carries an estimated $835 million prize, which would be the game’s second-largest prize of the year.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:15

Lucky player could win estimated $835 million Powerball jackpot Wednesday

PoliticsAnalysts weigh in on the new blue Congress

A day-ahead briefing looks at analysts’ reactions to the new Democratic-controlled Congress.

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Analysts weigh in on the new blue Congress

EconomyStock bulls welcome the election’s end

Stocks and bonds rallied as the political picture became clear.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:10

Stock bulls welcome the election’s end

PoliticsMusk jokes about defeats after record spending on Republican candidates

Elon Musk joked online after Republicans lost to Democrats in the US midterms. He reportedly spent $446m backing Republican candidates, making him the election’s biggest individual donor. Musk also backed Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who lost to Democrat James Talarico.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:09

Musk jokes about defeats after record spending on Republican candidates

WorldKremlin hopes Trump will continue Ukraine peace push after midterms

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia sincerely hopes US President Donald Trump will keep working to resolve the Ukraine conflict after the congressional midterm elections. He said another round of trilateral talks is expected soon and declined to speculate on whether Congress could obstruct Trump’s peace efforts, calling it an internal US matter.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:09

Kremlin hopes Trump will continue Ukraine peace push after midterms

WorldDeath toll from Russian strike on Komyshuvakha rises to 37 as search enters third day

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said the death toll from Russia’s Nov. 2 airstrike on a school used to distribute humanitarian aid in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, reached 37. As of the morning of Nov. 4, 59 people were listed as missing, and rescuers continued searching the rubble.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:07

Death toll from Russian strike on Komyshuvakha rises to 37 as search enters third day

WorldTrump says there is no need to use nuclear weapons against Iran

US President Donald Trump said the United States sees no need to use nuclear weapons against Iran. In a phone interview with Politico, he said Iran had already been knocked out by 90%, so nuclear weapons were unnecessary.

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Trump says there is no need to use nuclear weapons against Iran

WorldUkraine and Russia trade hundreds of drones overnight

Ukraine and Russia exchanged hundreds of drones overnight. Ukraine said Russian strikes hit a power substation in the Kyiv region.

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Ukraine and Russia trade hundreds of drones overnight

Russian attacks kill 6, injure 50 across Ukraine, target energy facilities in multiple regions
Russian attacks killed six people and injured 50 across Ukraine over the past day, local authorities said. Energy infrastructure in six regions was targeted, while Russia launched 310 long-range attack drones overnight; Ukraine's Air Force said air defenses intercepted 272.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-04 11:46Original
At least two killed as Russia and Ukraine report another night of attacks
Russia and Ukraine reported another night of attacks, with at least two people killed.
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PoliticsEU says Ukraine must speed up rule-of-law reforms to meet accession goals

The EU says it will support Ukraine’s goal of concluding accession talks by the end of 2028, but the European Commission’s annual report says reforms need to accelerate. It cites limited progress on the rule-of-law roadmap and calls for urgent changes, including reforms to judicial nominations and the appointment of the prosecutor general.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:04

EU says Ukraine must speed up rule-of-law reforms to meet accession goals

PoliticsMoldova advances faster than Ukraine on EU membership roadmap

European Commission accession roadmaps say both Moldova and Ukraine are expected to make progress toward EU membership next year, but Moldova is further ahead on reforms. Moldova aims to conclude negotiations by the end of 2027, compared with Ukraine’s end-2028 target; the Commission says Kyiv must speed up reforms.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:04

Moldova advances faster than Ukraine on EU membership roadmap

SocietyWATCH: Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter votes for the first time

Yolanda Renee King, 18, granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has voted in an election for the first time, casting her ballot in Atlanta.

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AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:03

WATCH: Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter votes for the first time

TechCyberattack targets French blood banks; officials say samples are safe

French blood banks were hit by a cyberattack, but officials said no blood samples were compromised. The incident follows reports this week from supermarkets in several European countries that their fridges and freezers warmed up after being remotely taken over.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:01

Cyberattack targets French blood banks; officials say samples are safe

WorldDozens dead or missing after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid center, officials say

Officials say a Russian strike on an aid center in Ukraine on Monday left dozens dead or missing. It was one of the deadliest attacks on civilians this year.

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Dozens dead or missing after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid center, officials say

EconomyBitGo launches institutional trading and financial solutions business led by former NYDIG executive

BitGo has launched Global Markets, a business focused on institutional trading and financial solutions, led by former NYDIG executive Pete Janney.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:00

BitGo launches institutional trading and financial solutions business led by former NYDIG executive

EconomyGoogle hasn’t figured out how to make AI pay like its search engine

Alphabet said search queries are rising at their fastest pace in five years, but Google Search revenue growth slowed to 12 percent in the third quarter, while paid-click growth eased from 13 percent to 8 percent. AI Mode queries are growing but monetizing less effectively than traditional searches. Google is expanding ads in AI search, and advertisers are still increasing Google search spending.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:00

Google hasn’t figured out how to make AI pay like its search engine

EconomyBMW warns on profits as it absorbs costs of 8,000 job cuts

BMW cut its expected profit margin for the year to between -0.5% and 0.5%, citing restructuring costs that include 8,000 job cuts in Germany, as it faces competition from China. Third-quarter pre-tax earnings fell 11%, while sales in China dropped 22% in the first nine months.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:58

BMW warns on profits as it absorbs costs of 8,000 job cuts

SocietyTurkish authorities detain 34 Russian women in Ankara nightclub raids

The Russian Embassy in Turkey said Turkish authorities detained 34 Russian women in Ankara nightclub raids on October 23, citing alleged violations of morality and public safety. They are being held at a deportation center, with a court hearing expected soon. The Telegram channel Baza reported that more than 100 women were detained, many from CIS countries who had been promised entertainment jobs but were made to work as consumators.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:55

Turkish authorities detain 34 Russian women in Ankara nightclub raids

WorldTrump weighs his next move in the war against Iran as ordinary people face uncertainty

President Trump is considering what to do next in the war against Iran. Meanwhile, ordinary Iranians are left in limbo, worn down by hardship and fearful of what may come.

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

Trump weighs his next move in the war against Iran as ordinary people face uncertainty

Politics‘Like a cancer’: How data centres became a key issue in the midterms

More than 5,000 data centres are spread across the US, with some near urban centres, producing noise pollution and using large amounts of electricity. Donald Trump has long backed their construction, which big tech companies rely on, but voters—including many Republicans—say they feel betrayed by their government.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:54

‘Like a cancer’: How data centres became a key issue in the midterms

PoliticsNBC News exit poll: How the blue tsunami took shape

Voters said they were fed up with the economy. Democratic candidates proved more popular, while Donald Trump was resoundingly rejected.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:52

NBC News exit poll: How the blue tsunami took shape

WorldEthiopia expels Sudanese diplomats amid fresh allegations of RSF support

Ethiopia has ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave, a senior Ethiopian official said on Wednesday. The move marks a further worsening of relations amid mutual allegations that each side supports the other's enemies.

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Ethiopia expels Sudanese diplomats amid fresh allegations of RSF support

EconomyEXCLUSIVE: India's IndiGo in talks with Embraer to buy 100 jets, sources say

India's largest airline, IndiGo, is negotiating to buy 100 Embraer regional jets, with an option for around 50 more, three people directly familiar with the matter said.

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EXCLUSIVE: India's IndiGo in talks with Embraer to buy 100 jets, sources say

Politics‘Call me senator’: Abdul El-Sayed defeats Trump’s hate to make history

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, 42, defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. During the campaign, Donald Trump and JD Vance targeted him with racist rhetoric. El-Sayed said he would challenge economic inequality and focus on healthcare and the cost of living.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:46

‘Call me senator’: Abdul El-Sayed defeats Trump’s hate to make history

Abdul El-Sayed set to become first Muslim senator after Michigan victory
Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter contest for Michigan’s open Senate seat, delivering a breakthrough for the Democratic Party’s left wing in a key swing state. The son of Egyptian immigrants, El-Sayed will become the nation’s first Muslim senator.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 10:09Original
Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan to become the first Muslim senator in US history. The campaign featured baseless attempts to link him to terrorism and disputes within his party. His platform included universal health care and a wealth tax on billionaires.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 10:03Original
‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:47Original
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to the US Senate
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 wins Michigan’s US Senate race, boosting the party’s progressive wing
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race, giving the party’s progressive wing a boost.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:30Original
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins high-stakes Michigan Senate race
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.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:26Original

SocietyProminent Indian free-speech groups say police sought removal of their X accounts

Two of India’s best-known digital-rights and free-speech groups said New Delhi police asked X to remove their accounts, accusing them of defaming a Hindu nationalist group linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Prominent Indian free-speech groups say police sought removal of their X accounts

PoliticsKremlin hopes Trump will continue peacemaking after elections

After Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory dealt a blow to US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said it hoped he would continue his “peacemaking efforts.” Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Trump remained in office and Russia sincerely hoped he would keep pursuing peace.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:43

Kremlin hopes Trump will continue peacemaking after elections

WorldChina confirms it is discussing a possible Trump-Xi-Putin meeting

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing is communicating with relevant parties about a possible meeting of Chinese, Russian, and U.S. leaders. It could happen during the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. Reports say Putin proposed the idea to Trump, who has said he is willing to meet but would prefer to discuss nuclear disarmament rather than the war in Ukraine.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 11:40

China confirms it is discussing a possible Trump-Xi-Putin meeting

China confirms talks with Russia and US on first trilateral meeting
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.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:20Original

PoliticsTürkiye set to unveil major platform to accelerate decarbonisation at COP31

Türkiye plans to unveil a major platform to speed up decarbonisation at COP31. Antalya will host the November 9-20 gathering, which will focus in part on building complementary partnerships to support the platform.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:40

Türkiye set to unveil major platform to accelerate decarbonisation at COP31

EconomyAnthropic offers a chance to rethink IPO rules

To protect retail investors, the deferral of employee stock-based compensation costs should no longer be permitted.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:38

Anthropic offers a chance to rethink IPO rules

PoliticsChinese mainland: Taiwan has no right to join Interpol

Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan, as part of China, has no right to join Interpol. She said participation by the Taiwan region in international organizations must follow the one-China principle, and that existing channels allow its police to share information and cooperate on cases with member countries’ Interpol bureaus. She accused DPP authorities of political manipulation.

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Chinese mainland: Taiwan has no right to join Interpol

OtherSpanish police arrest three in Seville province over suspected weapons trafficking

Police arrested three people in Seville province and seized a working AK-47 assault rifle and an M80 anti-tank rocket launcher. The weapons were allegedly destined for organisations linked to drug trafficking.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:36

Spanish police arrest three in Seville province over suspected weapons trafficking

PoliticsSome Israelis welcome Arab parties in the next government

President Isaac Herzog has begun formal consultations with parliamentary parties to determine who will first receive the mandate to form a government. Neither major bloc has a clear majority, leaving the path uncertain and another election plausible. The opposition appears unlikely to form a stable government without Arab parties, while some Israelis show a shift in views on Arab representation in the cabinet.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:34

Some Israelis welcome Arab parties in the next government

WorldSouth Korean students learn about Japan’s abandoned chemical weapons in China

A group of South Korean students recently visited an exhibition hall in Dunhua, Jilin Province, documenting China’s efforts to destroy Japanese chemical weapons abandoned in China. They said they hoped for deeper exchanges between Chinese and South Korean youth and collective action to uphold peace and prevent war’s horrors from recurring.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:33

South Korean students learn about Japan’s abandoned chemical weapons in China

EconomyFrom shopping carts to a vast market: The CIIE in everyday life

A small Shanghai mall bazaar sells products from more than 20 countries and regions, many of which first appeared at the China International Import Expo. The report describes how the expo helps imported goods reach retail shelves and industrial supply chains, citing food, medical products and equipment.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:30

From shopping carts to a vast market: The CIIE in everyday life

WorldIndonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping President Prabowo

Indonesian police have detained three senior generals accused of wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent people.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:30

Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping President Prabowo

OtherShooting and firefight in eastern Washington leave three dead, two deputies critically wounded

A shooting in eastern Washington on Tuesday was followed by a firefight with responding officers. Three people, including the suspect, died, and two deputies were critically wounded.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:30

Shooting and firefight in eastern Washington leave three dead, two deputies critically wounded

SocietyU.S. Justice Department asks court to drop case against Russian Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a court to dismiss its case against Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova, saying the resources needed to continue outweigh the public interest in resolving it. Petrova, who works at Harvard Medical School, was detained in February while returning from France with undeclared frog embryos. She faces smuggling, false-testimony, and concealment charges, with up to 20 years in prison for smuggling. Immigration authorities considered deporting her to Russia; Petrova said that could put her in danger because she had publicly opposed the war in Ukraine.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:29

U.S. Justice Department asks court to drop case against Russian Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos

EconomyBlue wave sends futures higher

Democrats won the House and then flipped the Senate, in a rebuke to President Trump, sending futures into positive territory.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:29

Blue wave sends futures higher

Markets react cautiously to Democrats’ US midterm victory
Investors avoided AI stocks and shifted into government bonds on Wednesday after Democrats took control of Congress in the US midterms. Oil prices edged up as uncertainty persisted over the course of US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran. The edition also examines the campaign’s central issue: rising living costs.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 10:40Original
World shares mostly rise after Democrats win majorities in both chambers of Congress
World shares are mostly higher following US midterm results showing Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 10:00Original
US dollar slides after Democrats’ midterm win as growth fears rise
The dollar fell to a one-month low after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, as investors worried tighter AI regulation could slow growth. Investors moved into US Treasuries, while the 10-year yield fell; gold rose and AI-related shares dropped in Asian trading.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:55Original
US midterm blue wave jolts Asian markets as AI and fiscal scrutiny tightens
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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SSouth China Morning Post★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:43Original
Democrats’ victory rattles Trump-related trades, from AI stocks to crypto
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.
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Politics‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results

Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in a major midterm victory, prompting reactions abroad. Iran’s chief negotiator said voters had sent a “NO TO WAR” message. European, British and French officials weighed possible effects on Ukraine support, transatlantic ties and Trump’s foreign-policy approach.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 11:24

‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results

World leaders react to US midterm results
Voters cast ballots at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC, on November 3, 2026.
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TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:06Original

SportsKenya make rugby history with golden-point win over Australia

Kenya beat Australia 17-12 in a golden-point finish to win the women’s rugby sevens title at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The triumph gave Kenya its first Olympic gold in a team sport and made it the first African nation to win rugby sevens gold at either the Olympics or Youth Olympics. Madagascar claimed bronze and its first Olympic medal at any level.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:21

Kenya make rugby history with golden-point win over Australia

WorldEthiopia expands hydropower ambitions

Ethiopia aims to become an African clean-energy leader as it prepares to host next year’s COP32 climate summit. Alongside the GERD, it is building a major hydropower project on the Omo River in the southwest to boost electricity production and exports to neighbouring countries.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:19

Ethiopia expands hydropower ambitions

EconomyCrédit Mutuel Arkéa reports cyberattack, says clients will be fully protected

French bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa says it was hit by a cyberattack and that no customers will suffer financial losses. The bank has not disclosed how much money was stolen.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:17

Crédit Mutuel Arkéa reports cyberattack, says clients will be fully protected

PoliticsWhy Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump’s foreign policy

Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after Democrats’ midterm losses. Chatham House’s Laurel Rapp says Congress may try to limit the Iran war, but the president still has significant powers to continue military action.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:16

Why Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump’s foreign policy

EconomyChinese chipmaker YMTC puts Shanghai IPO on hold as markets weaken, sources say

Chinese flash-memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies has paused plans for a Shanghai IPO, according to a company memo and people familiar with the matter, as regulators tighten share-sale approvals amid a struggling stock market.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:15

Chinese chipmaker YMTC puts Shanghai IPO on hold as markets weaken, sources say

SocietySouth Korea pushes digital detox for young people hooked on screens

An estimated 40 percent of South Korean children and teenagers are addicted to mobile devices. Authorities are seeking to sharply cut their screen time, a major challenge in such a hyper-connected society; some students are already barred from using smartphones at school.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:14

South Korea pushes digital detox for young people hooked on screens

PoliticsSlavery reparations ‘not feasible’ for UK, says Foreign Secretary Ed Milliband

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposed a “debt reset” that could change repayment interest rates for the poorest Commonwealth countries.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:13

Slavery reparations ‘not feasible’ for UK, says Foreign Secretary Ed Milliband

SocietyMinnesota voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at memorials

During the midterm elections, voters placed “I voted” stickers on Minnesota memorials for Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Both US citizens were killed by ICE agents earlier this year, prompting protests and calls for accountability.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 11:12

Minnesota voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at memorials