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PoliticsTrump takes questions after Republican midterm losses

In his first appearance since election night, Trump answered reporters’ questions about the midterm results, the future of Republican leadership, the war with Iran and the possibility of impeachment.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:32

Trump takes questions after Republican midterm losses
Trump takes questions after Republican midterm losses

PoliticsTexas Blue Wave Creates New Risks for SpaceX

The Democratic wave in Texas could put deals Elon Musk struck with the state at risk of being undone.

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Texas Blue Wave Creates New Risks for SpaceX
Texas Blue Wave Creates New Risks for SpaceX

PoliticsAnalysis: Trump has long evaded political consequences, but the midterms changed that

The midterm elections marked a major shift in U.S. politics, with voters rejecting Donald Trump’s leadership.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:30

Analysis: Trump has long evaded political consequences, but the midterms changed that
Analysis: Trump has long evaded political consequences, but the midterms changed that
  • Two midterms: Republican redistricting ‘backfired’ as Democrats ‘exceeded all expectations’
    Two midterms: Republican redistricting ‘backfired’ as Democrats ‘exceeded all expectations’

    Republican strategist Bryan Lanza says the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory delivered a warning to the party and that it must move beyond MAGA-style confrontation. He argues Trump should spend his final two years reversing damaging tariffs, addressing widespread discontent with immigration enforcement and navigating the deeply unpopular Iran war.

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SportsLions star Jack Campbell says he has full lower-body movement after frightening on-field injury

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he can fully move his lower body and is greatly encouraged by his progress, 72 hours after a frightening injury during a game.

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Lions star Jack Campbell says he has full lower-body movement after frightening on-field injury
Lions star Jack Campbell says he has full lower-body movement after frightening on-field injury

CultureBob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The Pope gave him a rosary, while Dylan, a Nobel laureate, presented his autobiography. Dylan is due to perform in Rome tomorrow.

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Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

TechNothing teases a screen-free AI device ahead of next month’s launch

Nothing CEO Carl Pei said on X that the company’s first “AI-native” product will ship in December. He described it as a tool with no new screen and said it could not have been an app, but did not reveal what the device is.

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Nothing teases a screen-free AI device ahead of next month’s launch
Nothing teases a screen-free AI device ahead of next month’s launch

TechApple will check shared iCloud links for “harmful content”

Apple says it will begin checking iCloud items accessible to anyone with a link for “harmful content” in iOS 27.3 and other 27.3 updates. Link-shared items will be accessible to Apple and will no longer be end-to-end encrypted. Apple says it may remove content, restrict accounts, and, if necessary, involve law enforcement.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:23

Apple will check shared iCloud links for “harmful content”
Apple will check shared iCloud links for “harmful content”

EconomyBitcoin tops $80,000 for first time since Binance hack, while historical crash risk looms

Bitcoin rose more than 5% from its election-night low, reclaiming $80,000 for the first time since Binance’s record hack. The cryptocurrency continued its recovery from about $75,600 on Wednesday, shrugging off concerns that Democrats’ congressional takeover could threaten Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly agenda. CoinGlass data showed the rally liquidated $453.32 million in positions.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:20

Bitcoin tops $80,000 for first time since Binance hack, while historical crash risk looms
Bitcoin tops $80,000 for first time since Binance hack, while historical crash risk looms

WorldUS sanctions Indian and Turkish firms and individuals over alleged aid to Iran

The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on Wednesday against companies and individuals based in India and Turkey because of their links to Iran. It warned that it would keep targeting anyone who supports the Iranian regime.

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US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms and individuals over alleged aid to Iran
US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms and individuals over alleged aid to Iran

PoliticsKey moments in Democrats’ sweeping US midterm victories

Democrats celebrated victories across the United States that gave them control of both chambers of Congress. They flipped Republican seats in traditionally conservative states and scored historic wins.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:13

Key moments in Democrats’ sweeping US midterm victories
Key moments in Democrats’ sweeping US midterm victories
  • What Democrats can and can’t do with their new power after taking Congress
    What Democrats can and can’t do with their new power after taking Congress

    After a sweeping midterm victory, Democrats will control both chambers of Congress and can advance legislation, investigate the Trump administration through committees, and confirm or block nominations. Trump can still veto bills, while convicting him in an impeachment case would require a two-thirds Senate majority likely beyond Democrats’ reach.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:01Original
  • Democrats tell Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ after corruption concerns fuel midterm rout
    Democrats tell Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ after corruption concerns fuel midterm rout

    US voters focused on government corruption as they handed Donald Trump’s Republican Party a severe midterm defeat, flipping both chambers of Congress and toppling Republican strongholds. Victorious Democrats warned the Trump administration to “lawyer up,” saying their approach to alleged graft and abuse of power could shape their own prospects and US politics.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:01Original
  • ‘Once-in-a-generation event’: Historic election shocks Trump and MAGA movement
    ‘Once-in-a-generation event’: Historic election shocks Trump and MAGA movement

    Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Searchlight Institute president and Supermajority author Adam Jentleson to discuss Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory. He calls it more than a familiar backlash against an incumbent: a once-in-a-generation event. But he questions whether a coalition ranging from progressive reformers to culturally conservative Democrats can stay united and legislate on healthcare, immigration, inequality and climate change.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:49Original
  • Democrats usher in a new era with sweeping wins in the House and Senate
    Democrats usher in a new era with sweeping wins in the House and Senate

    Democrats are using their decisive sweep of Congress to usher in a new era. Vice President JD Vance blames the war in Iran for Republicans’ midterm losses.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:30Original
  • US voters rebuke Trump as Democrats take control of Congress in a ‘blue wave’
    US voters rebuke Trump as Democrats take control of Congress in a ‘blue wave’

    Republicans lost control of both the Senate and House in the midterms as Trump-backed Maga candidates suffered defeats. Democrats also won Texas’s Senate and governor races, along with Senate contests in Michigan and Kansas. The results amounted to a major blow to Trump’s authority, the report says.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 17:07Original
  • New Congress may struggle to advance progressive agenda
    New Congress may struggle to advance progressive agenda

    After Democrats’ historic 2026 midterm victory, Donald Trump will remain president for two more years. The article says Democrats can try to constrain him, promote policy proposals and pursue limited bipartisan cooperation, but presidential vetoes and resistance from the party establishment are likely to limit major change and congressional productivity.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:05Original
  • Replay: Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on US midterms
    Replay: Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on US midterms

    Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer spoke to reporters after the midterm results. Riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, Democrats are preparing plans to address high living costs and meet voters’ demands for change during President Donald Trump’s final years in the White House.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:42Original
  • European leaders hail Democrats’ US midterm victory as a ‘win for democracy’
    European leaders hail Democrats’ US midterm victory as a ‘win for democracy’

    After the 2026 midterms, Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate, taking control of Congress. European leaders described the victory as a “win for democracy.”

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:34Original
  • After the US midterms, what could a lame-duck Trump mean for the global economy?
    After the US midterms, what could a lame-duck Trump mean for the global economy?

    Trump’s loss of control of both chambers of Congress leaves an unpredictable final two years, analysts say, with consequences for markets, growth, inflation, borrowing costs and living standards. The Iran war, oil prices, AI regulation and political gridlock are among the forces shaping the outlook.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:56Original
  • Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attack
    Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attack

    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.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 15:13Original
  • What the Democrats’ midterm win means for the US economy and Trump
    What the Democrats’ midterm win means for the US economy and Trump

    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.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:09Original
  • What cost Republicans control of Congress in the 2026 midterms
    What cost Republicans control of Congress in the 2026 midterms

    People walked past signs about gas prices and voting in Dallas, Texas, on November 3, 2026.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00Original
  • US midterms 2026: Five key takeaways as Democrats sweep Congress
    US midterms 2026: Five key takeaways as Democrats sweep Congress

    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.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-11-04 14:42Original
  • ‘We want our taxes spent here’: 11 Democrats reflect on sweeping US midterm wins
    ‘We want our taxes spent here’: 11 Democrats reflect on sweeping US midterm wins

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:33Original
  • US midterms: ‘It is now going to be pretty chaotic for Donald Trump’
    US midterms: ‘It is now going to be pretty chaotic for Donald Trump’

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:12Original
  • How severe was the Republicans’ midterm defeat, and is there a silver lining?
    How 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 Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:59Original
  • ABC News voter polls explain how Democrats won the House
    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
    '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 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?
    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
    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
    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
    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?
    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
    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 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
    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
    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
    '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
    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
    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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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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  • What Democrats’ Congressional Sweep Means for Trump
    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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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 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
    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
    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
    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

EconomyDemocrats’ midterm sweep fuels $750 billion Big Tech rally

Shares in US tech giants surged on Wednesday after Democrats swept the midterm elections. Investors wagered that possible limits on new data-center construction could strengthen the companies’ hold on scarce computing capacity while easing pressure on strained cash flows.

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Democrats’ midterm sweep fuels $750 billion Big Tech rally
Democrats’ midterm sweep fuels $750 billion Big Tech rally

SportsConnor Hellebuyck posts open letter to ‘great Jets fans’

Connor Hellebuyck shared a letter on social media for Winnipeg Jets fans, thanking them, the organization and Manitoba’s lakes.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:06

Connor Hellebuyck posts open letter to ‘great Jets fans’

WorldBukele warns Haitian gangs his forces will use force to recover four missing Salvadorans

After four Salvadoran military aviation technicians went missing in a gang ambush in Haiti, President Nayib Bukele deployed 2,000 troops and warned that El Salvador would use overwhelming force if the men were not returned alive. Haiti’s transitional government backs the deployment, while rights advocates and gang leaders warn escalation could worsen civilian suffering.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 18:06

Bukele warns Haitian gangs his forces will use force to recover four missing Salvadorans
Bukele warns Haitian gangs his forces will use force to recover four missing Salvadorans

EconomyChina extends tariff relief for Canadian canola, lobster and crab

The federal government said Wednesday that China will extend tariff-free treatment for some Canadian agricultural and seafood products for another two years, ahead of the relief’s scheduled expiry.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 18:02

China extends tariff relief for Canadian canola, lobster and crab

WorldCrimea extends school break after Ukrainian strikes leave peninsula without power

Crimea has extended its school break amid power outages, Russia-appointed regional head Sergei Aksyonov said, citing the “current difficult situation.” Classes are expected to resume November 9. The outages began overnight on November 3; Russia’s Energy Ministry later said Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure caused them. Ukraine began a campaign in June to disrupt Crimea’s electricity supply, leading to repeated outages and water-supply problems.

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Crimea extends school break after Ukrainian strikes leave peninsula without power
Crimea extends school break after Ukrainian strikes leave peninsula without power

TechEU to invest €525 million in chip startups

The European Union will invest €525 million ($590 million) to help chip startups scale up faster, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said Wednesday. The investment is part of a drive for Europe to catch up with the United States and China.

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EU to invest €525 million in chip startups
EU to invest €525 million in chip startups

TechEnough Phone will test whether people will buy a small smartphone

Enough Phone begins taking preorders today for its first device, built around a 5.3-inch screen. It has a mid-range MediaTek processor, one rear camera, a replaceable battery and a fingerprint sensor in the power button. The limited-time price is $399, against a $599 MSRP.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:00

Enough Phone will test whether people will buy a small smartphone
Enough Phone will test whether people will buy a small smartphone

TechMy therapist thinks I should chuck the Amazon Bee Frontier out a window

The Verge reviewer Victoria Song writes about using Amazon’s always-recording Bee Frontier, which transcribes and summarizes conversations. Though it has sometimes helped her recall work talking points, its transcripts and interpretations often differ from her memories and produce false conclusions, leaving her increasingly unsure of what happened.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:00

My therapist thinks I should chuck the Amazon Bee Frontier out a window
My therapist thinks I should chuck the Amazon Bee Frontier out a window

TechChatGPT can now make animated GIFs

ChatGPT can generate GIFs from a prompt or uploaded photo, with controls to change animation speed, edit individual frames, and share the result. The feature is rolling out with OpenAI’s Images 2.6 model, which also speeds up image generation and is becoming available to ChatGPT and Codex users.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:00

ChatGPT can now make animated GIFs
ChatGPT can now make animated GIFs

SocietyFrench blood banks targeted in refrigeration cyberattack

A cyberattack affecting refrigeration systems in several European countries also targeted French blood banks, authorities said. It sought to raise temperatures at three sites storing plasma and blood samples, but monitoring systems detected the anomaly before damage occurred. No blood products were lost, and distribution continued. An investigation is under way, with no suspected perpetrator identified.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:57

French blood banks targeted in refrigeration cyberattack
French blood banks targeted in refrigeration cyberattack
  • French blood banks foil new cyberattack targeting refrigerators
    French blood banks foil new cyberattack targeting refrigerators

    Authorities 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.

    cyberattackFranceblood banksrefrigerators

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:10Original
  • French blood banks latest suspected cyberattack targets in Europe
    French blood banks latest suspected cyberattack targets in Europe

    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.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:17Original
  • Blood banks targeted in latest European refrigerator cyberattacks
    Blood 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.

    cyberattacksFranceblood banks

    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:58Original
  • Cyberattack hits several French regional blood banks, health ministry says
    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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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:50Original
  • French blood storage facilities hacked in latest cyberattack on Europe
    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.

    Franceblood storagecyberattackEurope

    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.

    cyberattackFrench blood banksblood samples

    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 12:01Original

SocietyDanish students join European protests against education funding cuts

Thousands of young people in Denmark protested a government plan to end student stipends for those from wealthier families. Organisers said up to 13,000 marched from Copenhagen city hall square to parliament, while student associations reported strikes by about 40,000 students at 57 schools.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:54

Danish students join European protests against education funding cuts
Danish students join European protests against education funding cuts
  • Danish youth join Europe-wide protests against education cuts

    Thousands of Danes took to the streets on Wednesday over government plans to cut or reduce state grants for students whose parents have medium-to-high incomes, joining a broader wave of youth anger across Europe.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:21Original

EconomyDemand for Lloyd’s access remains strong as pricing falls, Argenta says

Demand for access to Lloyd’s remains strong despite falling insurance prices, according to Argenta Private Capital’s Lloyd’s 2027 Investment Outlook, published on Wednesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:50

Demand for Lloyd’s access remains strong as pricing falls, Argenta says
Demand for Lloyd’s access remains strong as pricing falls, Argenta says

EconomyUS stock perpetuals win clearance, but market halts may still prevent exits

Kalshi’s scheduled closures and Coinbase’s September 2026 proposal illustrate why perpetual contracts without an expiry do not guarantee that traders can close their positions when they want to.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:50

US stock perpetuals win clearance, but market halts may still prevent exits
US stock perpetuals win clearance, but market halts may still prevent exits

WorldICRC delivers medical aid to Yemen’s Taiz for first time in weeks amid Houthi siege

The International Committee of the Red Cross has delivered medical aid to Taiz, Yemen, for the first time in weeks amid a Houthi siege. Yemenis displaced by fighting in the city are appealing for aid.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:49

ICRC delivers medical aid to Yemen’s Taiz for first time in weeks amid Houthi siege
ICRC delivers medical aid to Yemen’s Taiz for first time in weeks amid Houthi siege

SocietyFederal judge dismisses charges against Harvard scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos

A federal judge dismissed the criminal charges against Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born Harvard scientist accused of bringing frog embryos into the United States illegally.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:48

Federal judge dismisses charges against Harvard scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos
Federal judge dismisses charges against Harvard scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos
  • U.S. Justice Department asks court to drop case against Russian Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos
    U.S. Justice Department asks court to drop case against Russian Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos

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

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:29Original

WorldUkraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing

Ukraine's police released bodycam footage they say captures events between two Russian bomb strikes on Kamyshuvakha. Kyiv says at least 40 people were killed at an aid site and shelter, and more than 30 may remain under the rubble as the search continued for a third day.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 17:45

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing

EconomyBillionaire industrialist Dangote launches $2.5 billion Namibia fuel storage project

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched a $2.5 billion fuel storage and regional pipeline project in Walvis Bay, Namibia, on Wednesday. The project could reshape fuel supply infrastructure across Southern Africa.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:45

Billionaire industrialist Dangote launches $2.5 billion Namibia fuel storage project
Billionaire industrialist Dangote launches $2.5 billion Namibia fuel storage project

EconomyOil falls below $100 on post-election hopes for peace

Oil fell below $100 as hopes for peace rose after the election. US Vice-President JD Vance blamed Republicans’ midterm defeat on anger over the Iran war.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:43

Oil falls below $100 on post-election hopes for peace

PoliticsNetanyahu bet on Trump – but both lost

Trump and Republicans suffered a resounding defeat in the US midterms, while Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition fell well short of the seats needed to form an Israeli government. Israel’s political establishment is grappling with the US rejection of its White House ally and its possible role in that outcome.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:41

Netanyahu bet on Trump – but both lost
Netanyahu bet on Trump – but both lost

PoliticsPalestine Action challenges UK terrorism ban at Supreme Court

People gathered outside the US Consulate on October 31 to support Palestine Action ahead of a UK Supreme Court hearing challenging the group’s terrorism ban.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:32

Palestine Action challenges UK terrorism ban at Supreme Court
Palestine Action challenges UK terrorism ban at Supreme Court

EconomyDefense stocks slide as Democratic win fuels Pentagon budget concerns

U.S. defense shares declined on Wednesday after Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory heightened concerns that Pentagon spending plans could face greater pressure.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:30

Defense stocks slide as Democratic win fuels Pentagon budget concerns
Defense stocks slide as Democratic win fuels Pentagon budget concerns

PoliticsTrump poised to advance overseas agenda after midterm defeat at home

President Donald Trump’s second-term foreign policy has broken with historical precedent. If history is any guide, his approach is poised to become even less constrained now that Democrats are set to control Congress and oppose him domestically.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:30

Trump poised to advance overseas agenda after midterm defeat at home
Trump poised to advance overseas agenda after midterm defeat at home

SocietyBrazil’s Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer

Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue for their graduation. The 55 new recruits are getting ready to bring Christmas cheer across Brazil.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:30

Brazil’s Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer

PoliticsUS midterm elections could have far-reaching effects abroad

The US midterm elections may have consequences extending well beyond the country’s borders.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:30

US midterm elections could have far-reaching effects abroad
  • US midterm results seen as a ‘victory’ by Canadians hoping for tariff relief
    US midterm results seen as a ‘victory’ by Canadians hoping for tariff relief

    Many Canadians welcomed the Democratic sweep in the US midterms, viewing it partly as voters’ rejection of Donald Trump’s tariffs on trade allies. Tariffs featured prominently in races in Maine and Michigan. With talks between Ottawa and Washington back on, Democrats’ gains may improve Canada’s chances of securing a better deal, though they are unlikely to deliver near-term relief.

    US midtermsCanadatariffstrade talks

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 17:02Original

PoliticsVance appears to question Iran war after election debacle

Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republicans’ midterm defeat on the Iran war and challenged those who argue the conflict was worth losing control of Congress. Citing a pollster, he said ending the war and changing US ties with Israel were among the top concerns of Trump voters planning to back Democrats. Trump said he had no regrets and would launch the conflict again.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:18

Vance appears to question Iran war after election debacle
Vance appears to question Iran war after election debacle

PoliticsDemocrats win key secretary of state races ahead of 2028 election

Democrats won secretary of state races in four presidential battlegrounds and gained ground in Republican-leaning territory, securing election oversight authority in key states for the 2028 elections.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:17

Democrats win key secretary of state races ahead of 2028 election
Democrats win key secretary of state races ahead of 2028 election

HealthWHO says six climate actions could save 1.6 million lives annually

The WHO is calling on governments to expand six measures addressing climate change’s effects on health. It says they could save millions of lives each year while bringing substantial economic benefits.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:16

WHO says six climate actions could save 1.6 million lives annually

SocietyFifteen years after the NSU's neo-Nazi attacks were exposed

The existence of the neo-Nazi National Socialist Underground (NSU) was revealed in 2011. Fifteen years later, victims' families continue to question whether justice was done. Investigations into suspected supporters have been dropped, while memorial and documentation projects are progressing slowly.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:16

Fifteen years after the NSU's neo-Nazi attacks were exposed
Fifteen years after the NSU's neo-Nazi attacks were exposed

PoliticsDemocrats make sweeping state-level gains, taking control of legislatures and shifting power

Democrats made major gains in state governments during the US midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and reshaping the balance of power in battleground and traditionally Republican-leaning states.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:15

Democrats make sweeping state-level gains, taking control of legislatures and shifting power
Democrats make sweeping state-level gains, taking control of legislatures and shifting power

PoliticsPalestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election gains

Palestinian-led parties won a record 19 seats, followed by aggressive police raids, arbitrary arrests and targeted questioning, the report says. Israel has certified the results, while the parties say Netanyahu and his allies portrayed their gains as illegal. The parties’ gains could help the Zionist opposition form the next government if it works with them.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:14

Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election gains
Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election gains

CultureGod of War: Laufey release pushed back to May

Santa Monica Studio has moved God of War: Laufey’s release from February 16, 2027, to May 20, 2027. The studio said it will use the extra time to apply finishing touches and bring the game closer to its full potential.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:10

God of War: Laufey release pushed back to May
God of War: Laufey release pushed back to May

WorldFrance presses to bolster Europe’s naval power as maritime threats grow

France is taking a leading role in driving Europe’s naval development. Its expanding arsenal is on display this week at Euronaval, the world’s largest naval defence summit, held annually near Paris.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:07

France presses to bolster Europe’s naval power as maritime threats grow

SportsCanada dismisses concerns Russian hockey ban could hurt future event bids

Canada’s secretary of state for sport rejected concerns that excluding Russian players from next month’s world junior hockey championship in Alberta might weaken the country’s chances of hosting future international events, including the Olympics.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:07

Canada dismisses concerns Russian hockey ban could hurt future event bids

HealthWHO backs trials of two new vaccines against Ebola outbreak

The WHO is backing trials of two new vaccines that could offer fresh hope in tackling an outbreak caused by an Ebola strain for which no vaccine has been approved.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:06

WHO backs trials of two new vaccines against Ebola outbreak

SportsOwono says he is enduring ‘hardest days of my life’ after De Miguel’s death

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match. Owono said he was struggling to process the loss. Police opened an investigation under judicial supervision, and several matches were postponed.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:05

Owono says he is enduring ‘hardest days of my life’ after De Miguel’s death
Owono says he is enduring ‘hardest days of my life’ after De Miguel’s death

PoliticsOnly 3 Black governors had ever been elected in the U.S. before the midterms; 5 won Tuesday

Hundreds of U.S. congressional and state-level elections took place Tuesday night, producing numerous firsts. A striking result was the election of Black governors: five won in one night, surpassing the previous total number.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:03

Only 3 Black governors had ever been elected in the U.S. before the midterms; 5 won Tuesday

TechNintendo is set to lose a Switch cartridge supplier

Macronix, a major memory supplier for Nintendo Switch cartridges, says it will gradually phase out ROM production and focus on NOR flash for data centers. In Q3 2026, ROM revenue fell 39 percent year over year, while NOR and NAND revenue rose 158 percent and 768 percent, respectively.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:03

Nintendo is set to lose a Switch cartridge supplier
Nintendo is set to lose a Switch cartridge supplier

EconomyFrench bank Credit Mutuel Arkea counts losses from cyberattack

Credit Mutuel Arkea said on Wednesday it was trying to recover money taken by cyber attackers through what it called “fraudulent transactions” and assured customers their money was safe.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:00

French bank Credit Mutuel Arkea counts losses from cyberattack
French bank Credit Mutuel Arkea counts losses from cyberattack

SocietyFormer federal prosecutor tapped to lead criminal investigation into Cornell sexual assault allegations

The New York attorney general’s office has selected a former federal prosecutor to lead a criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations at Cornell University.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:00

Former federal prosecutor tapped to lead criminal investigation into Cornell sexual assault allegations
  • Former ‘Diddy’ prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation
    Former ‘Diddy’ prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation

    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.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:03Original

CultureGrand Voyager in Copenhagen: cycling, culture and Nordic cuisine

This episode of Grand Voyager explores Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, highlighting its colourful architecture, cultural heritage and relaxed lifestyle. A local guide is suggested as a way to discover the city.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:00

Grand Voyager in Copenhagen: cycling, culture and Nordic cuisine

EconomyThe Retirement Strategy You May Not Have Planned

Turning an investment portfolio into a steady stream of income is the aim, but the approach is a question.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:00

The Retirement Strategy You May Not Have Planned
The Retirement Strategy You May Not Have Planned

OtherLatest news bulletin | November 4, 2026 – Evening

A roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on November 4, 2026.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 17:00

Latest news bulletin | November 4, 2026 – Evening

PoliticsEuropean leaders welcome Democrats’ US midterm win

European leaders expressed hope for a reset with the United States on Wednesday, November 4, after voters dealt President Donald Trump and his Republican Party a major defeat in the midterm elections.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:00

European leaders welcome Democrats’ US midterm win
European leaders welcome Democrats’ US midterm win

PoliticsThe Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers

In the 2026 midterms, data-center interests suffered setbacks in prominent Senate contests and municipal votes on land-use changes.

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WWIREDOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:56

The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
  • Data centers lose ground in the midterms
    Data centers lose ground in the midterms

    Candidates elected across the US favor data-center moratoriums, while local ballot measures added hurdles to expansion, dealing a blow to a key pillar of the AI industry. In an NBC News Election Day poll, 76 percent of voters opposed data centers in their communities. Of 45 local measures addressing them, 33 were set to restrict development as of Wednesday morning.

    data centersUS midtermsAI industrylocal ballot measures

    TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:05Original

PoliticsUS midterms deliver historic firsts as minorities win key races

Minority candidates made history in key US midterm races: Minnesota elected the first Native American woman to the Senate, New Hampshire the first openly gay man, and Michigan the first Muslim. Georgia also elected the country’s first Black female governor.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:51

US midterms deliver historic firsts as minorities win key races
US midterms deliver historic firsts as minorities win key races

WorldPutin says Russians are united in sincere support for heroes of special military operation

At an awards ceremony in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin said Russians had united to provide tangible support to those defending the country’s sovereignty and statehood. He said people of different ethnicities, cultures and faiths felt an unbreakable bond, and that troops on the front lines were defending Russia’s interests and statehood.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:51

Putin says Russians are united in sincere support for heroes of special military operation

EconomyBitcoin miners’ daily revenue per unit of computing power falls 8.7%

Bitcoin miners’ daily revenue per unit of computing power dropped 8.7%. Nearly flat implied network growth offers little relief, as hedges still leave miners exposed to costs and delivery.

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Bitcoin miners’ daily revenue per unit of computing power falls 8.7%
Bitcoin miners’ daily revenue per unit of computing power falls 8.7%

WorldUS midterms: Iran’s deputy parliament speaker reacts to Trump’s election setback

Iranian parliament First Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad said on Wednesday that Republican losses in the US midterms stemmed from Washington’s war with Iran. He told lawmakers that US efforts to pressure Tehran had failed. Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s elections.

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US midterms: Iran’s deputy parliament speaker reacts to Trump’s election setback
US midterms: Iran’s deputy parliament speaker reacts to Trump’s election setback

PoliticsYana Lantratova to lead Russia’s delegation at Melania Trump’s Washington meeting with Ukraine, if aides get visas

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova and presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev will represent Russia at a Washington meeting organized by Melania Trump. Ukraine will send Davyd Arakhamia and human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets. Peskov said some members of Lantratova’s party had yet to receive visas.

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Yana Lantratova to lead Russia’s delegation at Melania Trump’s Washington meeting with Ukraine, if aides get visas
Yana Lantratova to lead Russia’s delegation at Melania Trump’s Washington meeting with Ukraine, if aides get visas