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WorldUkrainian drone strike sets fire to Ozon hub in southern Russia

A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at e-retailer Ozon’s facility in the southern Russian town of Adygeysk. It was the second time the site had been targeted.

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Ukrainian drone strike sets fire to Ozon hub in southern Russia

Ukraine strikes Ozon logistics center in southern Russia
Ozon said Ukrainian drones hit its logistics center in Adygeysk, starting a warehouse fire. All employees were evacuated, and preliminary reports indicated no injuries. The company said some orders would be canceled while others would ship from different facilities. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it downed 709 Ukrainian drones in total.
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-11-04 08:14Original
Drone strikes warehouse in southern Russia, online retailer Ozon claims
Ozon said a drone struck its logistics center in Russia’s Adygea Republic overnight on Nov. 4, starting a fire. The company said staff were evacuated, no one had been injured, and emergency crews were at the scene. Products from the damaged warehouse were removed from its store, and orders that cannot be fulfilled will be canceled. The attack’s details could not be independently verified.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-11-04 00:42Original
Ozon logistics center in Adygeysk hit by drone, no casualties reported
Ozon said its logistics center in Adygeysk was struck by a drone, prompting the prompt evacuation of employees. Preliminary information indicated no injuries. A fire broke out, and emergency services were at the scene.
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OtherFloodwaters recede, leaving mud and shattered homes across the US Southwest

Ongoing, massive flooding in the southwestern United States has left communities mired in mud, and some residents have begun cleanup efforts.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:00

Floodwaters recede, leaving mud and shattered homes across the US Southwest

PoliticsAustralian government warned it is ‘sleepwalking into another Robodebt’ over algorithm use

The Centre for Public Integrity says a lack of transparency and legislation governing government use of algorithms and AI risks another Robodebt scandal. Its report calls for mandatory audits and a public register of automated decisions, plus an independent oversight body. It raises particular concerns about an aged-care assessment algorithm that has routinely underestimated people’s needs.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:00

Australian government warned it is ‘sleepwalking into another Robodebt’ over algorithm use

EconomyAustralia has especially high inflation, so why is it only mid-table on the misery index?

Australia’s inflation is higher than in comparable countries, but its labour market is stronger. Using the “misery index,” which adds unemployment and inflation rates, shifts Australia from the worst inflation position to the middle of the pack for overall economic pain.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:00

Australia has especially high inflation, so why is it only mid-table on the misery index?

EconomyUS Midterm Results Are ‘Credit Positive,’ Scope Ratings Says

Scope Ratings said the US midterm results, along with President Donald Trump’s acknowledgement of them, will help underpin the country’s credit rating.

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US Midterm Results Are ‘Credit Positive,’ Scope Ratings Says

SocietyAnnual social cohesion report reveals what is driving Australians’ discontent and distrust

The annual Scanlon report says Australians rank cost-of-living pressures and AI above climate change and war among concerns about the future, while a global downturn is also a major worry. More people feel financially squeezed and distrustful of government, but support for immigration and multiculturalism remains strong, and the cohesion index stays at 78.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:00

Annual social cohesion report reveals what is driving Australians’ discontent and distrust

PoliticsMuslim Votes Matter eases anti-Labor stance to block One Nation in vulnerable Victorian seats

Muslim Votes Matter will direct supporters to rank Labor ahead of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation in Victoria’s lower-house electorates and place volunteers in Greenvale, Narre Warren South and Tarneit. The group says an aggressive anti-Labor campaign could benefit One Nation, though it will not put Labor first on its voting cards.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:00

Muslim Votes Matter eases anti-Labor stance to block One Nation in vulnerable Victorian seats

Other“At face value, it’s not all that complicated,” David Goldman writes

David Goldman writes that, at face value, the issue is not all that complicated.

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“At face value, it’s not all that complicated,” David Goldman writes

TechDoes opting out of TV tracking work?

Researchers at Northeastern University tested 12 TVs from 10 manufacturers. Most respected opt-outs from automatic content recognition (ACR), but Samsung and Roku continued sending some data, while Walmart’s Vizio TV appeared to ignore the opt-out. ACR analyzes TV audio or video to identify what is being watched.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:00

Does opting out of TV tracking work?

PoliticsHow severe was the Republicans’ midterm defeat, and is there a silver lining?

Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress, handing Republicans a historic, worse-than-expected defeat. Democrats have so far secured 228 House seats and 54 Senate seats, while several candidates endorsed by Trump lost in traditional Republican strongholds. Republicans did have some wins.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:59

How severe was the Republicans’ midterm defeat, and is there a silver lining?

ABC News voter polls explain how Democrats won the House
Democrats are projected to regain control of the House, which they have not held since 2020.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:57Original
Democrats win control of Congress as Trump reacts to midterm results
Early counts on Wednesday showed Democrats had won control of both chambers of Congress. Donald Trump said the GOP loss had left him “a little surprised” and said he was ready to work with Democrats, while claiming he would “veto everything.” The vote included 35 Senate seats, all 435 House seats and gubernatorial contests in 36 states.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:55Original
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
After Democrats scored a series of unexpected wins in Republican-leaning states, some Republicans blamed Trump for the losses, saying his focus on his legacy and lack of concern for voters hurt the party. They also cited unpopular policies, low job approval and discontent over the Iran war, tariffs and immigration crackdown.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:33Original
Ukrainians expect no drastic shift in US policy after midterms
Ukrainians do not expect the Democrats’ midterm victory to change US policy on the war with Russia, at least not quickly, France 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze says. President Volodymyr Zelensky has yet to respond to the Democrats’ “blue wave” taking control of Congress.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:26Original
Can Democrats reverse Trump’s policies after their midterm win?
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, giving them power to block Trump’s legislative agenda and investigate his policies, but not enough votes to override a presidential veto. The article examines possible constraints on the Iran war and tariffs, including congressional funding limits, while noting these steps may be difficult to carry out.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:48Original
US 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 Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:42Original
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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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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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:08Original

TechBlood banks targeted in latest European refrigerator cyberattacks

French blood banks were hit by cyberattacks on Monday, with hackers raising the temperatures of refrigerators used to store blood.

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Blood banks targeted in latest European refrigerator cyberattacks

Cyberattack hits several French regional blood banks, health ministry says
Several regional blood banks were targeted in a cyberattack on November 2, France’s health ministry said. Blood products stored at the centres were not damaged.
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French blood storage facilities hacked in latest cyberattack on Europe
France’s national blood service said hackers accessed control systems at three contractor-run cold stores and raised temperature and defrosting thresholds to very high levels. Alarm systems allowed technicians to intervene before products were compromised. The service moved the affected products, reinforced equipment monitoring and alerted national authorities; EU agencies are discussing a collective response.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:03Original
Cyberattack 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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PoliticsEU’s strategic-alignment conditions put Serbia, Georgia and Turkey in a tight spot

The EU is increasingly linking enlargement to alignment on foreign policy and democracy, including through a new gradual-integration plan. Serbia, Georgia and Turkey have the lowest scores and show signs of backsliding.

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EU’s strategic-alignment conditions put Serbia, Georgia and Turkey in a tight spot

EconomyCVS to split into two companies, reversing mergers that built its $117 billion healthcare empire

CVS plans to divide into two companies, reversing the mergers that created its $117 billion healthcare empire.

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CVS to split into two companies, reversing mergers that built its $117 billion healthcare empire

PoliticsSpain’s transport minister resigns after deadly train crashes

Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned after Spain’s second deadly train crash in a year. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appointed First Deputy Prime Minister Carlos Cuerpo as interim transport minister.

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Spain’s transport minister resigns after deadly train crashes

Spain’s Sanchez loses key ally as transport minister quits after train crashes
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.
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Spain’s transport minister resigns after train crash that killed 69
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.
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🇺🇸 🗳️ 🏛️ Conservative Texas elects Democratic senator amid midterm 'blue wave'

Democrat James Talarico, a former schoolteacher and Presbyterian seminarian who campaigned on a "politics of love" platform, has won the US Senate race in Texas, dealing a historic blow to Republicans

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EconomyRussia nearly doubles import duties on hard liquor from ‘unfriendly’ countries

Russia has raised import duties on hard liquor from “unfriendly” countries to 35%, with a minimum of five euros per liter, from 20% and three euros per liter. The temporary measure runs through the end of 2027. Interfax, citing a draft federal budget note, says the increase is expected to bring in 10 billion rubles in 2027.

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Russia nearly doubles import duties on hard liquor from ‘unfriendly’ countries

EconomyGold prices rise 3%

December 2026 gold futures on Comex, a division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gained 3%. Gold traded at $4,062.20 per troy ounce at 3:32 p.m. Moscow time and $4,049.50 at 4:30 p.m. Silver futures rose 4.33% to $51.905 per troy ounce.

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Gold prices rise 3%

TechUK Officials Said AI Would Add £400 Billion to the Economy. That Figure Mainly Came From Google

The UK’s AI minister now acknowledges that the estimated economic boost is less than a third of the original figure. Researchers point to the country’s slow adoption of AI.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:49

UK Officials Said AI Would Add £400 Billion to the Economy. That Figure Mainly Came From Google

PoliticsUNHCR criticises UK plan to make refugees wait up to 30 years for settlement

UNHCR says the UK plan to make some refugees wait as long as 30 years to qualify for settlement raises significant concerns. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood retained strict rules for people arriving by irregular means, including small boats. UNHCR and the Helen Bamber Foundation warn the measures could undermine refugees’ security, integration and future prospects.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:47

UNHCR criticises UK plan to make refugees wait up to 30 years for settlement

WorldJoy in Iran over ‘Trump’s defeat’ in US midterms – but war is not over

Iranian figures celebrated what they described as Tehran’s role in bringing about “regime change” in the US, while pressure on Trump to attack and “finish the job” continues. Iran’s supreme leader said expectations of a change in US policy were seriously mistaken. The article also points to the Hormuz blockade and possible diplomatic efforts involving China and regional states.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:44

Joy in Iran over ‘Trump’s defeat’ in US midterms – but war is not over

Iran hails US voters rejecting war as Khamenei warns hostility will persist
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said those expecting US policy toward Iran to change are “seriously mistaken” and warned that another US attack could widen the conflict. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Americans had voted against war, while Donald Trump left open the prospect of a major new strike on Iran.
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WorldIsraeli rooftop settlers threaten Hebron’s Palestinian identity

Israeli settlers have expanded their presence in Hebron’s Old City, where newly placed rooftop structures are expected to house 20 settler units. Palestinian shopkeepers fear losing access to their businesses and livelihoods, and say keeping their shops open helps preserve the area’s Palestinian identity.

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Israeli rooftop settlers threaten Hebron’s Palestinian identity

EconomyWhy rising XRP whale counts may be a false bullish signal

Bitquery traced stolen XRP from Binance to six accounts holding more than one million tokens each, but whether they affected Santiment’s dataset remains unconfirmed.

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Why rising XRP whale counts may be a false bullish signal

EconomyGlobal stocks rebound as dollar and oil fall after Democrats’ election victory

Global shares recovered after the Democrats’ election win, while the dollar and oil prices declined. Asian AI stocks initially led equity markets lower, as bonds and safe-haven currencies such as the Swiss franc gained.

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Global stocks rebound as dollar and oil fall after Democrats’ election victory

PoliticsVirtually all US elites seek to isolate Russia, contain China and expand NATO, expert says

Political analyst Michael Brenner said the US midterm results would not significantly alter Washington’s foreign policy, arguing that the political class broadly backs isolating Russia, containing China and expanding NATO. Congressional changes could have only a marginal effect through budget appropriations and senior appointments, he said, and he predicted no shift on Ukraine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:36

Virtually all US elites seek to isolate Russia, contain China and expand NATO, expert says

PoliticsKremlin says it ‘sincerely hopes’ Trump will continue peacemaking efforts

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia expects the United States to keep mediating an end to the Russia–Ukraine war despite the Republicans’ midterm defeat. He expressed hope that Trump would continue his peacemaking efforts and said another round of trilateral talks would take place soon. Peskov called any impact of the Democratic-controlled Congress on Trump an internal U.S. matter.

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Kremlin says it ‘sincerely hopes’ Trump will continue peacemaking efforts

US midterm voters said: enough is enough. Is this the beginning of the end for Trump?
The article argues that Democrats’ capture of Congress could let them block legislation, investigate Trump’s administration and thwart appointments, leaving him under siege and weakening his grip on the Republican party. Voters ranked the cost of living and government corruption as top concerns; Trump’s tariffs and attack on Iran pushed prices higher, while his campaign alienated some supporters. Still, he may continue acting unilaterally, as time and the 2028 succession race reshape his standing.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:01Original
Blue wave sweeps America: ‘In 1974, we had Watergate babies; now we have Iran War babies’
Hind Ziane compares the rise of a new generation of Democratic lawmakers with the aftermath of Watergate, arguing that disillusionment over the Iran war, economic pressures and dissatisfaction with Donald Trump may be reshaping US politics. Philip Turle says many voters backed Democrats because they oppose Trump, not because they love the party. A sweeping victory does not necessarily give Democrats a mandate or lasting public confidence.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:00Original
Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'
Donald Trump blamed Republican candidates for their midterm losses, saying the party would have won by a landslide if he had been on the ballot. He said he accepted the results and was open to working with Democrats, while arguing that the Iran conflict and higher fuel costs had hurt Republicans.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 10:15Original

CultureTinto Brass, master of Italian erotic cinema, dies in Rome aged 93

Tinto Brass, a leading figure in Italian erotic cinema, has died in Rome at 93. His career, spanning films from “Caligula” to “The Key”, was marked by provocation, artistry and the breaking of taboos.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:33

Tinto Brass, master of Italian erotic cinema, dies in Rome aged 93

PoliticsGaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US congressional seat

Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, becoming the state’s first Muslim member of Congress. A former US Army combat surgeon, he volunteered in Gaza and says what he saw there prompted him to enter politics.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:33

Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US congressional seat

PoliticsElon Musk’s $500M political gamble: What went wrong and what comes next?

If data-centre permits move more slowly, Musk may find it harder to reach the $28.5 trillion market SpaceX has promoted in advance of its IPO.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:32

Elon Musk’s $500M political gamble: What went wrong and what comes next?

TechAI data center boom may be upended after US election rout

Data center developers planning dozens of sprawling AI campuses in Texas were already facing a hurdle after Republican Governor Greg Abbott suspended approvals. The US election rout could bring further upheaval to the boom.

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AI data center boom may be upended after US election rout

CultureNintendo to release ‘Ocarina of Time’ remake two weeks before ‘GTA VI’

Nintendo plans to launch a remake of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” two weeks before “Grand Theft Auto VI,” which is expected to set sales records.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:30

Nintendo to release ‘Ocarina of Time’ remake two weeks before ‘GTA VI’

CultureCelebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies at 75

British celebrity hairstylist John Frieda, behind the Frizz Ease brand, has died, according to a statement posted on his Instagram on Tuesday.

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Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies at 75

WorldJerusalem Daily: Mass arrests across the occupied West Bank

Israeli forces bomb displacement camps in Gaza. In the occupied West Bank, they have arrested at least 45 people since Tuesday, while families in Gaza struggle to prepare for winter.

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Jerusalem Daily: Mass arrests across the occupied West Bank

PoliticsA weakened Trump after US midterms may pose a greater threat to Europe

US expert Josef Braml warns that Europe should expect not a weaker Trump after the midterms, but one who turns further towards global politics. Europe cannot afford to wait him out, he says.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:27

A weakened Trump after US midterms may pose a greater threat to Europe

SportsOpposition grows to CAS-ordered return of Russia to ice hockey

The International Ice Hockey Federation said the impact of a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling requiring Russia’s return to international play had been “significantly underestimated.” Canada and several European countries say they will not play Russian teams, while Germany has raised doubts about hosting its tournament.

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Opposition grows to CAS-ordered return of Russia to ice hockey

PoliticsIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker lays out a Day One road map for Congress

Positioning himself ahead of a potential presidential run, Pritzker says the new Democratic Congress should move quickly to pursue an ambitious legislative agenda.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:26

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lays out a Day One road map for Congress

PoliticsTexas Democrat James Talarico speaks out after projected win over Paxton

Texas Senator-elect James Talarico said the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory transcends party lines.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:26

Texas Democrat James Talarico speaks out after projected win over Paxton

Texas turns blue as Democrats win Senate seat for first time in 38 years
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’s Senate race, marking the first Democratic win of a US Senate seat in the state since 1988. The result reshapes Texas politics and further strengthens Democrats’ control of Congress, the report says.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:11Original
Republicans fume as Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate seat
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:42Original
US midterms: Cheers as Talarico is projected to win in Texas
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.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:28Original
‘We defeated Goliath’: Texas Democrat James Talarico wins Senate seat
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:53Original
US midterms: Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate race
Democrat James Talarico said Tuesday, “We defeated Goliath,” after beating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win a seat in the US Senate.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:36Original
Talarico says ‘power belongs to the people’ as Democrats score big in Texas
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.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:36Original
‘We defeated Goliath’: Talarico speaks after historic Texas Senate win
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.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:38Original
WATCH: James Talarico addresses supporters after projected win in Texas Senate race
Democrat James Talarico spoke to supporters after ABC News projected him to win the Texas Senate race, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:08Original
James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988
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.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 05:39Original
James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats
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.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:06Original
Talarico wins Texas Senate race, ending decades of Republican dominance
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:03Original
Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, NBC News projects
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.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:01Original
Nervous Republicans await results at Paxton’s Texas election party
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:56Original
Democrat James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, defeating Ken Paxton
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.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:53Original

SportsRafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board

Tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to join Real Madrid’s board, pending approval by the club’s members at a meeting later this month. Nadal said he had accepted the proposal with excitement and a desire to learn and contribute.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:21

Rafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board

Tennis great Rafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board
Real Madrid’s board has agreed to submit Rafael Nadal’s appointment as a director to its General Assembly of Delegated Members for ratification. The 22-time Grand Slam winner, already an honorary club member, said he accepted the invitation enthusiastically and hoped to learn and contribute.
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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:00Original

WorldWhy the Badr defence pact offers a new security model for the Gulf

The pact seeks to establish a framework for security cooperation while leaving members free of any mutual defence obligation.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:20

Why the Badr defence pact offers a new security model for the Gulf

PoliticsHarper says in new memoir he offered Carney a government role, but not finance minister

Former prime minister Stephen Harper says he offered Mark Carney, then governor of the Bank of Canada, a position in his Conservative government in 2012, though not the finance minister post—not at first, at least.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:18

Harper says in new memoir he offered Carney a government role, but not finance minister

PoliticsIran claims US midterm defeat marks ‘twilight of Trumpism’

Iran described the US midterm defeat as the “twilight of Trumpism.” Trump acknowledged that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in Republican losses.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:17

Iran claims US midterm defeat marks ‘twilight of Trumpism’

PoliticsHow Trump’s political decisions drove his approval rating down

Trump’s unpopularity has been cited as a major factor in the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory. The latest polls put his approval at 37.3%, down from 42% during his first midterm election. Which political decisions led to the sharp decline?

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:17

How Trump’s political decisions drove his approval rating down

EconomyCircle reports $865 million in Q3 revenue and reserve income, discloses 5% workforce reduction

Circle reported $865 million in revenue and reserve income for the third quarter and said cuts will affect about 5% of its workforce.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:17

Circle reports $865 million in Q3 revenue and reserve income, discloses 5% workforce reduction

EconomyChina steps up stock market support in bid to revive AI boom

Exchange-traded funds commonly used by Beijing to support the market recorded their second-highest net inflows on record.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:14

China steps up stock market support in bid to revive AI boom

Politics‘A feeling of redemption’: Young voters in Maine welcome Democratic victory

Young voters in Portland, Maine, welcomed the Democrats’ sweeping wins in the 2026 midterms, with celebrations beginning as results were announced. Some called the outcome a moment of redemption after years of political disappointment.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:12

‘A feeling of redemption’: Young voters in Maine welcome Democratic victory

PoliticsCSTO may consider invoking Article 25 against Armenia, chief says

CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov said the Collective Security Council may discuss invoking Article 25 against Armenia if the agenda is approved. The provision concerns restrictions on members that fail to pay dues to the organization’s budget. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan previously said Yerevan saw no possibility of returning to the CSTO.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:10

CSTO may consider invoking Article 25 against Armenia, chief says

SportsHockey worlds sponsor Škoda may reassess backing if Russia plays

Škoda, the main sponsor of the men's ice hockey world championship, says it will reconsider its support for the tournament if Russia takes part.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:10

Hockey worlds sponsor Škoda may reassess backing if Russia plays

PoliticsPhotos: Celebration and mourning as blue wave sweeps midterms

A Democratic blue wave swept the U.S. midterms, leaving election-watch parties overnight marked by both joy and despair.

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Photos: Celebration and mourning as blue wave sweeps midterms

EconomySolvay strikes rare earths deal to cut global reliance on China

Supply from a Brazilian mine will support high-tech magnet production in Europe and the US under a Solvay deal aimed at reducing global dependence on China.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:05

Solvay strikes rare earths deal to cut global reliance on China

WorldSwitzerland to cover medical bills for Italian victims of Crans-Montana fire

Switzerland said on Wednesday it would pay the medical costs of Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire. It reversed an earlier demand that Rome reimburse the expenses, which Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had called “disgraceful.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:05

Switzerland to cover medical bills for Italian victims of Crans-Montana fire

Culture‘I’m a princess at Hengdian’: China’s short-drama experience tours take off

Hengdian World Studios, known as a filming location for period dramas, has launched short-drama filming experiences. For nearly 400 yuan, visitors can play roles such as emperor, empress, consort or prince in a professional studio and receive an episode of their own. More than 2,000 people have taken part in the service’s first two months, drawing foreign visitors and sparking social media buzz.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:04

‘I’m a princess at Hengdian’: China’s short-drama experience tours take off

SocietyWhy are Europe’s governments struggling to respond to growing protests?

Protests led largely by young people have continued across at least eight European countries, driven by concerns including school conditions, fuel costs, insecurity about the future, military spending and Palestine. Experts say governments have focused on public order without addressing broader social and political grievances. Demonstrations or strikes have taken place in France, Germany, Belgium, Italy and Spain.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:03

Why are Europe’s governments struggling to respond to growing protests?

TechChinese-made robots impress global mayors in Ningbo with drumming, calligraphy and screwdriving

International guests at the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Ningbo visited PIA Automation on Wednesday to see its robot factory and try its technology. Embodied robots in the city have passed real-world trials and may work in factories, while a government initiative is training humanoid robots and embodied AI systems for real-world use, with deployment expected to begin by the end of 2026.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:02

Chinese-made robots impress global mayors in Ningbo with drumming, calligraphy and screwdriving

EconomyFTSE 100 rises 1% as banks and miners gain

Britain’s FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday, with banks rallying ahead of an expected rate hike this week. A weaker dollar after Democrats swept the US midterms lifted gold prices and shares of precious-metal miners.

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FTSE 100 rises 1% as banks and miners gain

WorldFire traps journalists inside building housing Georgian TV station, staff say

A fire broke out at the Delisi business centre in Tbilisi, sending thick smoke into Formula television station’s studios and newsroom. Staff said journalists were trapped inside the building.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:00

Fire traps journalists inside building housing Georgian TV station, staff say

PoliticsWhich US city backed divestment from Israel, and what happens next?

Voters in Providence, Rhode Island, supported a measure calling for divestment from Israel during Tuesday’s midterm elections.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 13:00

Which US city backed divestment from Israel, and what happens next?

SocietyHow to care for citrus trees indoors in colder climates

Potted citrus trees can tolerate some cold, but in places with prolonged freezing or below-freezing temperatures, they need to be brought indoors for winter.

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How to care for citrus trees indoors in colder climates

WorldMore than 7,000 displaced by renewed violence in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado

The International Organization for Migration says 7,029 people have fled Cabo Delgado since late September amid renewed violence and fears of attacks by non-state armed groups. Nearly 80% of the latest displaced people are women and children. Food, shelter and healthcare are urgent needs, while declining humanitarian funding is straining the response.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:00

More than 7,000 displaced by renewed violence in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado

EconomyChina expands overseas mining stakes, tightening grip on critical minerals

Beijing is creating agencies and state-backed investment vehicles to acquire more of the metals China relies on, while retaining its advantage in processing expertise.

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China expands overseas mining stakes, tightening grip on critical minerals

EconomySchroders brings emerging-market bond fund to Solana

Global asset manager Schroders, which oversees $1.1 trillion in assets, is putting an actively managed bond strategy onchain through tokenization specialist Centrifuge.

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Schroders brings emerging-market bond fund to Solana

TechTechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 opens in Boston at 9 a.m. ET

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 takes place today at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. The founder-focused conference opens its doors at 9 a.m. ET.

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TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 opens in Boston at 9 a.m. ET

SocietyInmate said he was struggling to breathe, jail employee tells fatality inquiry

An Edmonton Remand Centre employee testified Tuesday that she remembered Daniel Robinson repeatedly calling for help five years ago as correctional officers restrained him on the floor outside a cell.

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Inmate said he was struggling to breathe, jail employee tells fatality inquiry

CultureDiscovering Ningbo beyond the usual sights

Back in their hometown of Ningbo, the writer looks beyond familiar landmarks to explore a lively morning market, a library with centuries of history and a waterfront reflecting the city’s modern energy.

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Discovering Ningbo beyond the usual sights

EconomyGerman business calls for stable US trade ties after midterms

German business leaders are seeking more predictable US trade policy after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress. Confidence in Germany’s auto industry rose to its highest level since mid-2024, though experts say uncertainty and major challenges remain. Housing group Vonovia criticized Berlin’s proposed public takeover of large private housing portfolios.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:58

German business calls for stable US trade ties after midterms

PoliticsWATCH: What Trump’s next two years with a Democratic Congress could look like

Jon Karl and Martha Raddatz examine the main forces that shaped the election, including the war in Iran, and consider what Trump’s next two years alongside a Democratic Congress might bring.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:57

WATCH: What Trump’s next two years with a Democratic Congress could look like

WorldIranian officials welcome U.S. midterm results after voters rebuke Trump administration

Iranian officials celebrated U.S. voters’ rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump in the midterm elections. The region watched for signs of how the results might affect the Iran war.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:54

Iranian officials welcome U.S. midterm results after voters rebuke Trump administration

SocietyWeapons cache found in Belfast linked to far-right terrorism, police say

Police say 17 improvised explosive devices, two detonators and five stun guns found during searches in Belfast’s Shankill Road area are believed to be linked to far-right terrorism. A man was arrested and charged with possessing explosives and a prohibited weapon.

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Weapons cache found in Belfast linked to far-right terrorism, police say

WorldU.S. Marine dies in Japan during training, military says

The military said in a statement Wednesday that a U.S. Marine died in Japan following a “training incident.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:52

U.S. Marine dies in Japan during training, military says

US Marine dies after training incident in Japan's Okinawa
A US Marine died after a training incident in Okinawa, Japan, ABC News reported Wednesday, citing the US Marine Corps.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-11-04 10:25Original
US Marine dies after training incident in Japan, officials say
A US Marine died following a training incident in Japan. The Marines said the incident is under investigation.
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PoliticsIndonesia deploys troops to Jakarta after wiretapping allegations

Indonesia deployed more than 20,000 troops and personnel to Jakarta after authorities opened an investigation into an alleged operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto. Three senior police generals have been detained on suspicion of illegally tapping phones belonging to the president, journalists, politicians and businesspeople. Authorities have not confirmed whether the deployment is linked to the scandal; the presidential palace said the alleged surveillance could be considered an act tending toward treason.

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Indonesia deploys troops to Jakarta after wiretapping allegations

EconomyTHORChain’s RUNE jumps 10% as North Korean hackers resume laundering Binance loot

North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor is moving proceeds from the Binance hack through THORChain, exchanging ether for bitcoin after an earlier round of conversions from Tron.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:49

THORChain’s RUNE jumps 10% as North Korean hackers resume laundering Binance loot

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🇺🇸 🗳️ 🧑🚀 🚀 Astronaut votes in US midterms from space

Even from space, astronaut Anil Menon made sure his voice was heard in the US midterms, sending his ballot to Harris County, Texas from the International Space Station

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CultureNingbo: rooted in heritage, open to the world

On China’s southeastern coast, Ningbo is shaped by its connection to both land and the East China Sea. Its landscapes change with the seasons, while local heritage and ancient maritime traditions remain part of modern life.

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Ningbo: rooted in heritage, open to the world