CVS Health plans to spin off its 9,000 pharmacies, in-store clinics and mail-order prescription business into a company called CVS Pharmacy. The remaining CVS Health will house insurer Aetna and benefits manager Caremark. The split is planned for early 2028, as the conglomerate faces scrutiny over healthcare costs and market dominance.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:20
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has adopted Bluetooth High Data Throughput as an optional feature in Bluetooth Core 7.0, raising Bluetooth LE’s maximum rate from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps. It can enable higher-resolution wireless audio and improve battery life and reliability. The first supporting devices are expected in 2027.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:19
Africa, long known mainly as a transit point for international drug trafficking, is increasingly becoming a site of synthetic-drug production, recent seizures and laboratory discoveries indicate. Nigeria’s drug agency says it dismantled the country’s largest meth lab in Ogun State, arresting 10 people and seizing more than 2.4 metric tons of methamphetamine and related materials. UNODC says transnational criminal networks and clandestine labs are driving production, while drug use is taking a heavy toll on families and communities.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:18
Guest Ian Reifowitz calls the Republican defeat “an absolute and complete repudiation” of President Donald Trump, linking voters’ economic frustrations to resentment over presidential enrichment. He questions whether ideological divisions between progressive and moderate Democrats proved decisive. Looking to 2028, he says JD Vance could not campaign against Trump if nominated, while Trump may refuse to give up control of the party.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:16
US services growth eased modestly in October as new orders moderated. Strained supply chains continued to keep input prices high.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:15
The day after Democrats won a House majority, Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, told staff on a call this morning that he would not continue as Republican leader in the new Congress, according to four people on the call.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:14
The first Harry Potter film premiered in 2001 and became a global sensation. Anticipation is building for an HBO series, but creator J.K. Rowling’s views on gender and transgender identity remain controversial and have divided fans. Its eight-episode first season is scheduled to premiere on December 25.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:14
Iranian officials cast the Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses as Americans rejecting the war on Iran. Analysts say the result could increase pressure to end the conflict while making Tehran less willing to compromise. Trump has discussed attacking Iran but says he has not decided.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 15:13
Economic concerns helped drive the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories, giving them control of both chambers of Congress while Trump remains in the White House. The article examines the prospect of legislative gridlock and concerns over AI regulation, data centers, tariffs and debt.
People walked past signs about gas prices and voting in Dallas, Texas, on November 3, 2026.
Voters gave Democrats control of both houses of Congress, with victories in traditionally Republican states that exceeded polling expectations. Donald Trump said he would respect the results but maintained that going to war with Iran was right. The shift is set to shape the administration’s final two years and the 2028 race, while elevating new Democratic figures.
Democratic leaders and candidates who flipped seats offer post-election views. The article says voters broadly rejected Donald Trump, his policies and the Republican party, with attention on Trump’s personal unpopularity, high living costs and the Iran war—giving Democrats a chance to reset the domestic agenda.
The Democrats’ midterm victory has left Donald Trump in a difficult position for the remainder of his term. The newly blue House of Representatives will set the budget, which Trump will have to accept and carry out, says FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Philip Turle.
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.
Democrats are projected to regain control of the House, which they have not held since 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ABC News projects Democrats will control the Senate and win enough seats to take control of the House.
Although many races have yet to be called, Democrats have taken control of the Senate and House and won several key governorships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Tuesday’s emphatic Democratic sweep, voters rejected President Donald Trump with a force rarely seen against a president in decades.
Democrats won both chambers of Congress, the House and the Senate.
Stefan Grobe speaks with elections expert Boyd Wagner about the US midterm surprise. Democrats far exceeded expectations overnight, winning historic results in long-time Republican states including Kansas and Texas, which elected their first Democratic senators in decades.
Democrats captured control of both the Senate and House in the November 3 US midterms, winning sweeping victories in Republican strongholds. Tens of millions of voters delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump. France 24 international affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani said the predicted “blue wave” was now approaching “tsunami territory.”
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, flipping seats long held by Republicans and adding governorships. Voters rebuked Trump’s record, particularly over the cost of living. Trump said he was not on the ballot and would have won by a landslide if he had been, while telling the New York Times he was willing to accept the results.
US voters dealt President Donald Trump and Republicans a sharp rebuke. Democrats retook the House and flipped at least six Senate seats, gaining control of both chambers of Congress. South Carolina will have a Democratic senator for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Bloomberg projections say Democrats won a House majority in the midterms, with at least 223 seats against the 218 needed, while Republicans secured 126. The projections put Democrats at a minimum of 54 Senate seats and Republicans at 41. NBC projected 255 Democratic and 180 Republican House seats, while its Senate tally showed 226 for Democrats and 141 for Republicans.
Precious metals climbed sharply Tuesday morning as investors weighed the Democrats’ sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.
The Democratic Party claimed control of Congress and won governors’ races across the country on Tuesday. As votes continue to be counted in other key states, attention is turning to how many more Republicans will lose.
During the first two years of Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans held majorities in both chambers of Congress, helping his party pass a sweeping tax-cut measure in 2025. With loyalists leading congressional committees, Trump and his administration have largely avoided tough scrutiny from those bodies.
Democrats won control of both chambers in the US midterm elections, taking 53 Senate seats and leading in three more, while crossing the House’s 218-seat threshold. Their majority gives them tools to investigate the Trump administration and block nominations, but advancing legislation may be difficult because Trump can veto bills.
Democrats have won control of both the Senate and the House in a midterm victory far larger and faster than expected, flipping seats in several states. Donald Trump blamed the result on not being on the ballot. The shift is set to reshape the political course of his second presidency.
Democrats have taken both chambers of the US Congress. Europe’s main concerns are tariffs and Ukraine, where Trump still retains much of his power.
A blue wave has swept the US midterms: Democrats won the Senate and are on course for a large House majority, with West Coast votes still being counted. The programme features live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, alongside coverage of Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and EU enlargement.
Democrats have won control of the U.S. House as well as the Senate, delivering a startlingly decisive rebuke to Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.
The Democratic Party has won back control of the US House of Representatives, after all 435 seats were contested. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become speaker, making him the first Black person to hold the post.
The Associated Press projected that Democrats had won the Senate, while NBC News projected they would win the House; counting continued in several races. A Democratic takeover of both chambers would deal a major setback to Donald Trump and Republicans. Democratic lawmakers have vowed to rein in his policies on Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East.
Democrats have won control of both the Senate and House, giving them command of Congress for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency. The election night has also brought historic results, with Democrats making substantial gains in states Trump won comfortably two years ago, including Texas, Kansas, Ohio and South Carolina.
Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke to Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new period of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.
Democrats are projected to gain control of Congress, giving them a significant check on Trump. The party could use that position to investigate his administration and put greater pressure on the White House over its policies.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a midterm-election rout, dealing a blow to Trump.
ABC projects that Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives from Republicans.
Robert Garcia, expected to chair the House oversight committee, vowed to investigate the Trump administration and told Republicans to “lawyer up.” Democrats have retaken the Senate and are widely expected to win the House. Senator Ron Wyden signaled that subpoenas could follow.
Bloomberg estimates that Democrats will win at least 51 seats in the Senate after the midterm elections, giving them control of the chamber. Republicans currently hold 53 of its 100 seats, while Democrats and allied independents hold 47.
The midterms have ended Republicans’ dominance across all three branches of government. The shift in control of Congress will affect the crypto industry, too.
ABC News projects that Democrats will win enough seats to control both chambers of Congress.
Democrats have won control of the Senate and are projected to take the House as well. Their Senate gains included a surprise win in South Carolina, with Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Maine also turning blue. Democrats also won several Florida districts that had been redrawn to favor Republicans. A poll found the economy and the state of democracy were voters’ top concerns, and more than two-thirds said Donald Trump’s policies had worsened economic conditions.
Democrats won the US Senate, completing their control of Congress and gaining the ability to set the legislative agenda and block Trump’s nominations.
Democrats have retaken the Senate after sweeping Republican-held races nationwide, gaining leverage over Donald Trump for the rest of his presidency. With a likely House win, they are expected to control both chambers from next year and can block legislation as well as cabinet and federal judicial appointments.
Democrats regained control of the US Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, an outcome widely seen as a rebuke to Trump’s Republican Party. The party flipped seats in several states while defending others, including in Georgia and Virginia, ending Republican control of the chamber and its Washington trifecta.
NBC News projects that Democrats won both chambers in the midterm elections and will take full control of Congress in January. Steve Kornacki explains how they gained control of the Senate.
NBC News projects that Democrats will take full control of Congress, powered by wins in states where Republicans are deeply entrenched. President Donald Trump had urged voters to pretend he was on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections.
NBC News forecasts a Democratic majority in the chamber next year, which would let the party scrutinize Trump and seek laws limiting his policy agenda.
AFP News AgencyAuthorities said a cyberattack in France targeted three cold stores holding donated blood samples and plasma on Wednesday, but alarm systems prevented it from succeeding. The incident follows suspected attacks on refrigerators at European supermarkets and on French cooperative bank Credit Mutuel Arkea, which was also affected Wednesday.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:10
French blood banks have become the latest suspected targets of cyberattacks in Europe. EFS said there had been no health impact and no loss of blood products had been reported.
French blood banks were hit by cyberattacks on Monday, with hackers raising the temperatures of refrigerators used to store blood.
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.
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.
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.
About 50 million Gen Z members were eligible to vote in the US midterms. Young voters backed Democrats most strongly, with 75% voting for the party. Gen Z is expected to become the country’s largest voting bloc in the coming years.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:10
A Norwegian court ruled on Wednesday that Marius Borg Hoiby, King Haakon’s stepson, must stay under house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor while awaiting an appeal of his rape convictions.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:10
As heroin became a leading driver of opioid-crisis deaths, Laura Bohn was tasked with finding safer pain treatments. Her team reported that SR-17018 eased pain in mice without suppressing breathing; the mice showed little tolerance, and morphine-dependent mice could use it to reset tolerance without painful withdrawal.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:08
China’s services imports and exports reached 5.77 trillion yuan in the first nine months of 2026, up 8.5% year on year. Exports rose 14.8% and imports 4.8%, while transport services jumped 33.9%. Beijing is backing the sector through national plans and demonstration zones. An official said China’s services imports also support global services trade, jobs and growth in other economies.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:08
Authorities said Tuesday that two college students who disappeared while hiking in central Colorado last month fell to their deaths after a “catastrophic failure” during a rappel.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:07
US stocks rose at Wednesday’s open after Democrats’ decisive midterm victory eased some of the political uncertainty weighing on Wall Street. The S&P 500 gained 1.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average 1.9% and the Nasdaq Composite 1.1%. AI stocks fell amid heightened expectations.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:06
Stocks jumped Wednesday morning, just hours after results showed a Democratic blue wave, with the Dow surging 1,000 points.
The next debt-ceiling showdown could upend Washington’s traditional political roles, opening the door to spending concessions, market volatility and a damaging default.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:05
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the six Lancang-Mekong countries to build on a decade of cooperation and begin a new “golden decade” at the 11th foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing. Participants agreed to deepen work on connectivity, water resources, digital transformation, disaster management and security.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 15:04
The International Ice Hockey Federation said it still disagrees with the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to reinstate Russian teams, citing major practical and sporting obstacles. Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Czech Republic say their teams will refuse to face Russia at next year’s men’s World Championships. Škoda says it will reassess its sponsorship if Russia competes.
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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.
After Democrats won majorities in both houses of Congress, Trump gave mixed signals, saying he would accept the results and work with them while suggesting he would use his veto. Although his legislative influence will diminish, he retains executive powers, including executive orders and vetoes, to advance his agenda.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:04
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports on how world leaders responded to a decisive rebuke of President Donald Trump in the US midterm elections.
Democrats made historic gains in the US midterms, dealing President Donald Trump a major setback. Al Jazeera’s Noor Wazwaz examines candidates who won key races and flipped traditional Republican strongholds.
Celebrities including Viola Davis, Bette Midler and John Cusack celebrated after Democrats regained control of both houses of Congress. John Leguizamo called it “redemption time,” while stars praised the party’s victories and the election result.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday that a former federal prosecutor who oversaw Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal case will head an investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:03
The article argues that Silicon Valley companies courted favor during Trump’s second term as his administration took a largely hands-off approach to tech regulation. After Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains, they can investigate companies and question executives in Congress. Public unease over AI and large data centers adds to the industry’s political risks.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:02
A major new study finds that one in four teenagers worldwide is inactive every day of the week, with girls falling furthest behind.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:02
US President Donald Trump told Fox News after the midterm elections that inflation was likely one reason Republicans performed poorly. Many Americans have been frustrated by the Iran war’s impact on prices, particularly gasoline, after Trump campaigned for a second term promising “no new wars.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:02
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.
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.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olha, 1st Class, for her contribution to humanitarian support for Ukraine. After a ceasefire enabled the evacuation of several hundred people from Russian-occupied Oleshky, Russian and Ukrainian representatives are due to meet at the White House on Thursday. The White House said Melania Trump initiated engagement between the sides and secured the truce, though neither side detailed her role.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 15:01
Democratic lawmakers have told Trump administration department and agency heads to preserve federal records, warning that officials who unlawfully destroy or alter them could face fines or up to three years in prison. After winning control of Congress, Democrats say they will use their oversight powers to investigate the administration.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
New York police say Rachel Apa, 24, of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, collapsed during Sunday's New York City Marathon and later died at a hospital.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
Brayden Point scored twice and Anthony Cirelli added a goal as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2, earning their seventh consecutive home win.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
Adam Hamilton largely focused his attacks on Marshall and congressional Republicans rather than Trump.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
Democrat Adam Hamilton of Kansas defeated Republican opponent Roger Marshall to win a US Senate seat, the first time a Democrat from the state has done so in 94 years. The victory cemented a Democratic majority in Congress.
Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in a closely contested Kansas Senate race, according to Associated Press projections. He is the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the state since 1932. The contest was considered consequential for control of the US Senate, and its $110 million cost was a state record.
Pastor Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas, becoming the first Democrat to represent the state in the US Senate since 1932. Kansas became an unexpected battleground this year as Democrats sought to retake the Senate, while high fuel and fertilizer prices hit agriculture-heavy areas.
NBC News projects Democrat Adam Hamilton will win Kansas’s Senate race, giving Democrats the seat for the first time in nearly 100 years.
The Rev. Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in an upset victory in Kansas.
Democrat Adam Hamilton won the US Senate race in Kansas, marking the first Democratic win there since 1932.
Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton is ahead in several key Kansas districts, leading Republican opponent Roger Marshall by double digits.
Voters pointed to tariffs and the fighting with Iran as reasons they were struggling to afford everyday expenses.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
Donald Trump has tried to pin the Republicans’ midterm defeat on other factors, claiming the party would have won had he been on the ballot. France 24 Washington correspondent Fraser Jackson says Trump’s decisions directly fueled the “blue wave” that gave Democrats control of Congress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Analysts say Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory and takeover of both chambers of Congress could slow AI development in the US, affecting global AI trade and the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing. Concerns over AI and the data centres that power it contributed to the backlash against Republicans and President Donald Trump, a vocal supporter of AI.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
Marissa Ross was driving from Bridge Lake to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops to deliver her fourth child, but her daughter was born before she reached the hospital.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
President Isaac Herzog said he would consult party representatives on forming a new government after accepting the certified results of last week’s parliamentary election, effectively setting aside claims of voter fraud.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:58
President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified results of last week’s vote and said he would consult party representatives about forming a new government.
Israel’s Central Elections Committee certified last week’s election results, saying its review found no evidence of fraud. Netanyahu’s allies refused to endorse the outcome, while President Isaac Herzog began consultations on who should try to form a government. No bloc secured the 61 seats needed for a majority.
ABC News contributors John Katko and Heidi Heitkamp assess the outcomes of key House and Senate races.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:54
Office for National Statistics figures show cocaine was involved in more drug deaths in England and Wales than any other drug last year, causing 1,233 deaths. Drug-poisoning deaths fell slightly in 2025 to 5,519 but remained around twice the level of a decade earlier. Charities urged the government to act.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:54
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met WIPO Director General Daren Tang in Beijing on Wednesday. Li said China was ready to deepen cooperation and support WIPO’s work, while Tang praised China’s intellectual property achievements and said the organization was willing to expand cooperation, including on the Belt and Road and innovation.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:54
Moroccan Party of Progress and Socialism Political Bureau member Said Bakkali and Humphrey Moshi of the University of Dar es Salaam said the CPC's experience in party building, fighting corruption and serving the people offers lessons for African countries and socialist parties. Moshi stressed that adopting Chinese approaches requires adapting them to local circumstances. They spoke to CGTN during the 16th World Socialism Forum in Beijing.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:52
An attacker exploited a Polkadot security flaw that had been fixed four months earlier, causing a $1.38 million loss. The attacker resumed operations on October 26 using its own relayer, ahead of the XCM fix; a later upgrade corrected the supply without changing balances.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:50
An assault during a student gathering at the University of Athens left three people hurt on Wednesday. Greece’s medical emergency service and the semi-state Athens News Agency said some of those involved wore helmets.
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The Kyiv Independent said a cyberattack on Nov. 4 disrupted its website and sent some readers emails containing false claims in Russian and English. Hackers accessed its content management system and a newsletter service. The outlet said members’ and donors’ banking details were safe and that it was working with cybersecurity specialists to address vulnerabilities.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:49
The European Commission says Montenegro could complete EU accession negotiations by year-end and become the bloc’s next member in 2028. Albania and Moldova are also advancing, while Ukraine needs to speed up reforms. The Commission said elections last month could offer Serbia a fresh start if a new government strengthens democracy.
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The Commission said Montenegro’s membership talks may be completed before year-end; a treaty could be signed as early as June 2027.
The European Parliament voted today to give carmakers more flexibility on emissions targets, following heavy pressure from the auto industry and EU governments. The move reverses course from the EU’s 2023 agreement to effectively end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:48
The Democrats’ extraordinary victory in the US midterms has left Donald Trump wounded as he enters the final stretch of his presidency. Europe fears he may become more unpredictable abroad, bringing renewed turmoil over Ukraine, Iran, NATO and trade.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:48
An independent inquiry urged Australia to immediately end the AUKUS submarine agreement with the UK and US, calling it the riskiest and most costly defense decision in the country’s history. Its recommendations include terminating the deal’s first pillar and suspending plans for a US naval base near Perth pending examination of security and safety concerns.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:47
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended his remarks about PC memory purchases on election night, changing his name on X to “Ram Altman.” He said he wants memory production to expand so people can put as much RAM as they want in their computers. His earlier criticism of PCs using limited DRAM while idle came as AI data centers buy up supplies, fueling shortages and tech price increases.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:46
Wang Yi told Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung in Beijing that China is ready to work with Vietnam on land, sea and air connectivity, trade and investment facilitation, and emerging industries. They also discussed implementing leaders’ consensus, multilateral coordination, maritime issues and supporting each other in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 14:45
Hamburg Higher Regional Court has scheduled 19 more hearings in the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipeline sabotage case, extending the trial until at least mid-June 2027. The updated schedule sets hearings from February through June next year. Sergey Kuznetsov is on trial, charged with a war crime, explosions, destruction of structures and disruption of public utilities.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:44
The Wuzhen summit showcased AI inclusion through open-source models supporting African languages and neural-controlled prosthetics, while noting that about 2.2 billion people remain offline. The article highlights unresolved questions over safety accountability, unequal access and whether the least-connected are being reached, calling accountable inclusion the missing step.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:42
At a plenary session of the international Peoples of Russia Week, Vladimir Putin said the Russian people and language remain the foundation of Russian statehood. He called support for Russian culture and language strategically important and urged vigilance against attempts to undermine stability or stir discord.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:41
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Kirill Dmitriev and Yana Lantratova would represent Russia at a November 5 meeting with US First Lady Melania Trump, if travel arrangements work out. Moscow will announce the full Russian delegation to trilateral Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi in due course. Peskov said the talks will focus on security guarantees, with details discussed behind closed doors.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 14:40
SpaceX will deploy Qualcomm’s Dragonwing technology at tens of thousands of US 5G cell sites under a multiyear deal, with deployments beginning in 2027. The companies say the infrastructure could also lay groundwork for 6G as SpaceX seeks to make Starlink Mobile a major US carrier.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:38
The World Internet Conference’s Wuzhen Summit showcased the expansion of China’s open-source AI efforts. National AI open-source communities in China have more than 11 million users, and Chinese open-source large models have surpassed 10 billion global downloads. Participants also urged stronger AI governance and international cooperation.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:38
Polls have closed in the US midterms, but some western states may take days to report results. Mail-in voting, intended to make voting more convenient, has become a flashpoint in the US debate over trust in the election process.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:35
Israeli shelling struck several areas in southern Lebanon, while a drone dropped stun grenades near farmers picking olives in Hasbaya.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 14:33
Election results in the United States were welcomed in many capitals as a potential check on Donald Trump, particularly over Iran. Foreign officials nevertheless warned that he could become even more disruptive in the final two years of his term.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:30
China's Vice President Han Zheng will travel to Türkiye to attend a United Nations climate summit.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:25
Abdul El-Sayed is poised to become the first Muslim senator in US history after winning Michigan’s midterm election. He faced what he denounced as racist attacks, including from Donald Trump, and responded with what a France 24 correspondent described as “humour and hope.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:25
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter contest for Michigan’s open Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate. His campaign faced Islamophobic attacks from Republicans, while his primary opponent endorsed Rogers.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, according to media projections. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the chamber and preserves a crucial Democratic seat in the party’s fight for Senate control.
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed secured Michigan’s open Senate seat by defeating Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign, making him set to become the first Muslim senator.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race and delivered an impassioned victory speech.
NBC News projects that Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s Senate seat. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His campaign faced Islamophobic attacks from Donald Trump and Republican allies. The win added to the Democrats’ decisive Senate majority.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s US Senate seat. In his victory speech, El-Sayed highlighted affordability, reducing money in politics, Medicare for All and ending funding for foreign wars.
The next Congress faces unfinished work on clear, durable rules for digital assets that protect consumers while allowing American innovation to thrive, writes Blockchain Association’s Linsday Fraser.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:25
A report warns that “sovereign AI agents” could evade every kill switch and pose a threat to national security. The paper argues the next major AI risk is not agents going rogue while carrying out a task, but agents that never stop.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:20
Turkey's parliament is expected to ratify a defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Wednesday. Its collective defence clause commits NATO's second-largest army to defending Riyadh as it faces attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 14:15
The Syrian president and Saudi crown prince met in Riyadh to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:12
Armenia’s National Security Service detained Strong Armenia opposition bloc leader Samvel Karapetyan after searching his homes. Investigators allege he and others abused authority at his businesses, causing Electric Networks of Armenia losses of about $179 million.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:10
HP named former GSK chief and Microsoft board member Emma Walmsley as CEO on Wednesday. She will lead the PC maker through a memory-chip shortage that has raised prices and triggered a sharp industry downturn.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:10
Every spring, groups of sperm whales travel from tropical waters to higher latitudes, including pregnant females. They communicate with powerful sounds and use echolocation to navigate the open ocean.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:08
Yemeni government forces say they advanced into the al-Dahida mountain range in eastern al-Jawf, storming Houthi positions with air support and seizing weapons and equipment. Fighting is also escalating in al-Dhalea, Lahij and Taiz.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 14:08
Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott examines what is known about the election results and the messages voters are sending.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:03
US midterm results may signal stronger constraints on the Trump administration, as markets move back towards normality.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:03
Javits Frimpong, 15, was chased and fatally shot on his way to school in New York’s Bronx last Thursday. His mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, has travelled from Ghana after receiving an emergency visa from President Donald Trump to help plan his funeral. Police have made no arrests and are searching for three teenage boys in connection with the shooting.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:01
After the 2019–20 bushfires, scientists collected about 160 southern giant burrowing frog tadpoles in East Gippsland and raised them at Melbourne Zoo, where the species was bred in captivity for the first time. Fifty-three five-year-old males have now been released at remote sites in eastern Victoria. The frog is critically endangered in the state, with only five known breeding sites.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:01
Bitcoin and stocks have bounced back after plunging overnight. So far, AI data center stocks have suffered the steepest losses, after several candidates who explicitly campaigned against the sector won.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:00
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.