Voters across Texas rejected Republicans, electing the state’s first Democratic senator and governor in decades. The shift was most pronounced in heavily Latino South Texas.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 00:15
NBC News projects that Democrats have won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterms. The report examines historic wins in states including Texas and Michigan, along with the Republican response.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 00:11
The Democratic wave gives the party control of Congress. Its agenda could affect personal finances through healthcare, taxes, student loans and Social Security.
Democrats flipped seats in Republican strongholds and are set to control both chambers of Congress, in an election widely seen as a repudiation of President Donald Trump. They are projected to hold at least 237–139 in the House and 54–44 in the Senate, while some races remain uncalled.
The BBC spoke with voters across the United States after Democrats took control of both the Senate and the House. Responses ranged from “absolute happiness” to disappointment, reflecting differing views of what the shift could mean for the country and the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency.
Democratic strategist Amanda Renteria and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru discuss Democrats’ return to control of Congress and the outcome being called a “blue tsunami.”
Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez and Sonny Joy Nelson join an ABC News discussion of the previous night’s results. Ramirez is a Democratic strategist, while Nelson previously served as a special assistant to President Trump.
US voters gave Democrats control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, delivering a stunning repudiation of President Donald Trump.
From Donald Trump blaming the Iran war for Republican losses to Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory, social media is filled with responses to the Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains and takeover of Congress.
The top Democrats in both chambers of the US Congress praised their party’s resounding midterm victory. Democrats are set to take control in January, with Hakeem Jeffries expected to become House speaker and Chuck Schumer to lead the Senate majority.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, a result the article says reflects voters’ desire for stronger oversight of the president. The party made gains in Republican strongholds and younger, more progressive Democrats emerged. Republicans now face debate over Trumpism and future leadership, while the Iran war and living costs hurt their vote share.
Trump urged voters to act as though he were on the ballot, and they did. Voters across the United States stripped Republicans of their majorities in both houses of Congress. How sweeping was the Democrats’ victory?
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.
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.
US stocks climbed sharply Wednesday as Wall Street absorbed the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory and considered what divided government could mean for the Iran war, President Donald Trump’s policy agenda and the AI trade.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 00:11
Investors’ bullish mood after Democrats’ historic election win drove the Dow up more than 3%. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what helped lift markets.
From state capitals to Congress, the elections brought a wave of new faces and historic firsts in political leadership across the country.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 00:10
Russian Foreign Ministry official Kirill Logvinov said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had not answered 12 questions Sergey Lavrov raised about the UN human rights office’s 2022 Bucha report. Logvinov accused Guterres of bias over Ukraine and said Moscow had urged the UN to review the report’s figures and engage in dialogue with Russia.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 00:10
Foreign investors are losing interest in Indian equities, with their holdings at a record-low 14%. India is considering a tax cut to win them back, but whether it will work remains uncertain.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 00:04
On Wednesday, Prince Edward Island’s health minister was candid about the challenges facing the province’s health-care system and acknowledged that efforts to recruit doctors have been underwhelming.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 00:04
Democratic victories in the midterm elections could affect health care, including what people pay for health insurance and prescription drugs and what coverage is available.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 00:02
The Milburn youth employment review is expected to urge the UK government to create and subsidise paid jobs for disabled young people, alongside flexible roles, employment subsidies and intensive skills support. It will also call on large employers to set voluntary hiring targets for disabled people aged 16 to 24.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 00:01
Surging copper selling prices are driving a frenzy that benefits miners more than smelters.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 00:01
Committee chair Liam Byrne says the continued failure to diversify supplies poses significant risks to Britain’s future security.
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Voters have dramatically reshaped the political landscape, electing Democrats in states traditionally dominated by Republicans.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 00:00
Trump acknowledges that the Iran war was “largely” responsible for Republicans’ US election wipeout, while insisting he “had to do it.”
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 00:00
Donald Trump said the war with Iran and rising fuel prices were largely responsible for Republicans’ midterm defeat, noting the conflict pushed gasoline prices up in the short term. He maintained that starting the war was worthwhile, saying Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
Trump warned that the United States could attack Iran after the midterm elections. Tehran says it is prepared with a “maximum deterrence” plan and warns its response would have no geographical limits. As tensions rise again, mediators are trying to bring Washington and Tehran closer to a peace deal.
Celebrations in Iran followed the Democrats’ midterm win. Trump linked the GOP’s emphatic loss in part to the war on Iran.
Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran war affected the midterm elections, but said he is not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite voter dissatisfaction with the war.
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.”
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.
JetBlue has increased checked baggage fees for the second time this year as jet fuel prices remain elevated.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:56
The bodies of a mother and daughter were found in a trail area in Bella Coola, British Columbia. Conservation officers said evidence at the scene suggested an animal may have been involved and are trying to locate any bears involved.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:50
Tati Abu King lost his right to vote after felony convictions.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:50
The Menopause Foundation of Canada says unmanaged menopause symptoms affect women and cost the Canadian economy $3.5 billion and 540,000 workdays each year.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:48
A panel of Brooklyn appellate judges ruled that Zohran Mamdani’s administration can resume plans to tax high-end second homes. The tax is a key part of his affordability agenda, which aims to tax New York City’s wealthiest residents.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:46
Young men, a key group that helped Trump return to the White House in 2024, are now moving away from him. The results reveal cracks in the so-called “manosphere,” despite tech billionaires spending a record amount on the midterms.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:45
US technology giants led the market higher on Wednesday. Investors wagered that a Congress controlled by Democrats would slow the massive AI spending that is consuming free cash flow.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:45
In a historic 2026 midterm rout, Democrats flipped seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts and five governorships, and gained as many as 12 state legislative chambers. Republicans did not flip a single seat.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 23:44
The Democratic victory in Tuesday’s midterm election sent shockwaves across the United States and its capital. Leaders from both parties and major campaign donors responded to the results.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:44
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, dealing a major setback to Donald Trump. The report examines possible implications for the conflict with Iran, Gulf states, the Russia-Ukraine war and US-China trade, as leaders and commentators weigh how the result could affect Washington’s policies.
The article sees the Republicans’ heavy midterm losses as a sharp voter rejection of Trump’s first two years in the White House. It identifies rising living costs, an unpopular war with Iran, strong Democratic candidates, Trump’s slipping approval and shifts among Hispanic and Black voters as key factors.
The midterm elections marked a major shift in U.S. politics, with voters rejecting Donald Trump’s leadership.
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.
Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave within 48 hours and closed Sudan’s consulate in Asosa. Sudan accuses Ethiopia of helping the RSF launch drone attacks from its territory, while Ethiopia says Sudan backs Tigray rebels.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 23:43
Trump may have set the conflict in motion, damaging the GOP's standing with voters. In the wake of the party's historic midterm setback, pressure is building for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to shoulder responsibility.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:41
Trump rejected the prospect of replacing Hegseth as Republicans contend with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
Indiana was set to carry out its first execution of the year before sunrise Thursday. After new details emerged about the state’s secretive procurement of lethal-injection drugs, the condemned man’s lawyers and supporters rallied hours before the execution to ask that his life be spared.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:39
A large banner depicting US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set alight at a rally in Tehran after the Republican Party’s major midterm election loss.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:34
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has formally announced his candidacy for Speaker, asking colleagues for their support in a letter. He pledged that Congress would act as a check on the executive branch. US media say he is on course to become the House’s first Black speaker. Democrats will control both chambers in the new Congress, which convenes on January 3, 2027.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:32
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has launched a bid to become speaker of the US House. If successful, he would be the first Black speaker in US history.
NASA said its Swift satellite telescope left orbit as expected on Wednesday and burned up in Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia. It spent more than two decades studying the most powerful known energy blasts in the cosmos.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:30
One of NASA’s leading space telescopes fell back to Earth on Wednesday, concluding 22 years of studying gamma-ray bursts and exploding stars.
Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections, with higher gasoline prices affecting voters. Despite the political fallout, he remained defiant, saying he would “do it again” regarding Iran.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:30
An ABC News voter poll found that 34% of voters said the war was “crucial” to their vote.
Vance said his earlier recommendation to end the war was “sound advice” after the midterm losses.
Vice President JD Vance said voter frustration with the Iran war and the US relationship with Israel led Republicans to lose the midterm elections. He distanced himself from some of President Donald Trump’s policies ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid.
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance attributed the Republican Party’s decisive midterm defeat to the Iran war launched by President Donald Trump.
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.
JD Vance said on Wednesday that the war against Iran doomed Republicans in the US midterm elections. The article says his remarks signal an effort to distance himself from the unpopular conflict ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run. Donald Trump acknowledged Iran was part of the electoral setback but said he had no regrets about starting the war.
Hours after Democrats defeated Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed the GOP’s losses on public frustration with the U.S. war with Iran, which has pushed up oil prices while costs are already high.
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. With Democrats taking control of Congress, he vowed to veto legislation he called “insane.”
Trump attributed Republican losses in the midterm elections to the Iran war and higher fuel prices.
The Southern Taurid meteor shower is reaching peak activity, giving night owls a chance to spot a few dazzling fireballs. The report offers tips for skygazers.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:29
Paraguay’s political crisis worsened on Wednesday as opposition lawmakers pressed on with efforts to impeach President Santiago Pena, blaming him for turmoil sparked by the collapse of digital lender ueno, which left millions of customers unable to access their accounts.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:25
Ukrainian troops shot down a Russian Shahed-type drone on the evening of Nov. 4 carrying propaganda leaflets alongside its combat payload. Commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said the flyers contained QR codes linked to a cyber-phishing trap and warned residents not to scan them, as they could steal data or infect phones. The Kyiv Independent said it could not verify the reports.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:23
Rising energy demand is creating investment opportunities, but geopolitical risks and uncertainty over oil prices cloud the outlook, executives and an analyst said.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:23
In the wake of Tuesday’s Democratic election wave, billionaire political spending drew criticism from other billionaires.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:17
Joshua Wong, an activist who became an international face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, is due to be sentenced on Thursday for collusion with foreign entities. The city’s national security law allows for a possible life sentence.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:15
Donald Trump made his first in-person appearance since Democrats’ landslide midterm victory at the site of his White House ballroom project, where he spoke at length about his renovation work in Washington.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:15
In his first public appearance since Republicans suffered major losses in the midterms, Trump praised the White House ballroom under construction on Wednesday and largely avoided discussing his party’s performance.
After Democrats scored major victories Tuesday in Texas and other AI infrastructure hotspots, data center enthusiasts sought reassurance in low-Earth orbit.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:13
The Philippines, Taiwan, China and Japan have faced unusually intense and sometimes unpredictable storms in recent months, leaving dozens dead and damaging airports, crops and infrastructure. El Niño is heating Pacific waters, increasing typhoon activity and shifting storm paths; forecasts suggest the severe weather may continue.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:12
Hezbollah rejected the Yemeni government’s allegation that its instructors are taking part in military operations supporting the Houthis, calling the claims baseless. It said Yemenis can defend their country without outside help and urged dialogue among the warring parties to preserve unity and settle differences.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:08
French energy company Engie and the Belgian government will take until December 12 to finalize an earlier agreement for Belgium to buy Engie's nuclear assets in the country, Engie said Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:05
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, and legendary musician Bob Dylan have spoken together at the Vatican.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:01
Legendary musician Bob Dylan had a private audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Wednesday.
Bob Dylan visited Pope Leo XIV, who welcomed the legendary musician to 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.
Oil and gas producer SM Energy said Wednesday it may temporarily move drilling out of Utah’s Uinta Basin in early 2027, as constraints on takeaway capacity continue to restrict production.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:00
The emergency medical care given to a Spanish soccer player who died after a forceful collision during a game is facing scrutiny.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:00
Analysts say New World Development’s Shanghai K11 Elysea office project, recently reported to be about 80 per cent occupied, may help the indebted group move ahead with another securitisation and generate 100 million yuan in annual net operating income. The company said new tenants including Hermes and Rolex were preparing to move into the office component on Huaihai Middle Road.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 23:00
Stocks surged after Democrats scored a decisive victory in the 2026 midterm elections, and Trump’s reaction added to the rally.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:55
Experts say Wall Street’s effort to move finance onto blockchain rails could continue under existing laws. But the SEC and CFTC may face tougher oversight, and questions remain about how long their rules will endure.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:55
The asset manager says global demand and institutional adoption will sustain the crypto industry despite a political setback. BlackRock says the situation will have little effect on its crypto business.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:51
A roundup of Lego gifts for builders of all ages features sets from Lego Duplo, Lego Star Wars, Lego Disney and Lego Botanicals.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:50
Jared Kushner said Washington is working with all parties on a European security architecture intended to prevent another crisis after the Ukraine conflict is resolved. He said the effort aims not only to end the war but to establish the broader framework needed for lasting peace.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 22:47
Chipmaker Macronix said in its third-quarter earnings report that ROM production had reached its end and that it would gradually move away from the game industry. AI-driven demand for memory and storage is squeezing supplies for physical Switch and Switch 2 cartridges; analyst David Gibson says Macronix is Nintendo’s main memory-chip maker.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:47
A record number of candidates for federal office backed by or affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America won in the US midterms. The left-leaning movement gained support for its positions on issues including the Gaza war and universal healthcare, with affiliated or aligned candidates winning seats across several states.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:45
Tehran is welcoming the outcome of Tuesday’s US midterm elections. Iranian officials portrayed the Democrats’ capture of Congress as a verdict on Trump’s war. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Americans had told Washington “NO TO WAR,” while Iranian newspapers mocked the US president on their front pages.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:45
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.
Political action committees tied to the AI industry spent millions of dollars seeking to influence the 2026 US midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking ahead to the next election cycle.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:45
With smartphone sales down about 20 percent from 2025, Qualcomm is counting on data centers to bolster revenue. It projects data center revenue of about $650 million in the first quarter of 2027, $5 billion by that year’s end and $15 billion by 2029. The business could eventually make up around 30 percent of the company’s business.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:42
Australian department store David Jones has entered voluntary administration, putting more than 6,000 jobs at risk. After years of losses, underperforming stores and unpaid rent, talks with its main landlord, Scentre Group, collapsed. Administrators will restructure the business, while store closures are expected to follow.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:40
Pennsylvania health officials reported on Wednesday that a sixth person had died from a measles-associated cause in the state this year, as the outbreak continued to spread.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:40
State health authorities said Wednesday that Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has now been associated with six deaths.
An Afghan teenager earned a full scholarship to a school in British Columbia, but Canada denied her study permit. Immigrant advocates say Canada routinely rejects study permits for Afghan women and girls, including scholarship recipients, who face some of the world's strictest barriers to education.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:38
War has left workers without jobs and pushed up prices as Sudanese factories try to reopen. A sweets factory in Khartoum is running at just 40 percent of its former capacity. The Industry Ministry says about 1,800 industrial facilities were damaged, including 650 factories destroyed outright; power shortages, damaged transport and broken supply chains further impede recovery.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:31
Two $1,000 comparisons yield about 1 basis point and negative 15 basis points before fees. Access restrictions and adjustments tied to the shares further complicate the trade.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:30
More than a dozen states will have women governors in 2027 following Tuesday’s elections, a record number.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:30
Women will serve as governors in 17 states, a new record. Tennessee and Georgia are among the states that will have women governors for the first time.
Researchers said hackers possibly linked to the Kremlin exploited patched iOS and Android flaws to target visitors to multiple websites, including one marking the US Constitution’s 250th anniversary. They assessed with moderate to high confidence that the attackers were part of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service. Malicious code profiled devices and tried to steal browser cookies, and in some cases Wi-Fi passwords and full device data.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:26
The head of Bavaria’s state government said the state’s deputy premier and leader of the small conservative Free Voters party, Hubert Aiwanger, died suddenly on Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:25
Hubert Aiwanger, leader of Germany’s Free Voters party and Bavaria’s economy minister, most likely died because of health problems, Der Tagesspiegel reported, citing sources. They said there were no indications of a violent death. Party sources said Aiwanger had canceled a scheduled interview after feeling unwell and could not later be reached. Bild had earlier reported that he was found dead at a Berlin hotel.
The leader of Germany’s Free Voters party was found dead in a Berlin hotel. Aiwanger had led the party in Bavaria since 2006 and its federal organization since 2010.
German media report that Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria’s deputy premier and economy minister and chairman of the right-wing populist Free Voters party, was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday. He was 55; the circumstances of his death remain unclear.
North Korea tested a newly designed advanced air defense missile system on Nov. 4, the Korean Central News Agency reported. It said the test confirmed the system’s technical specifications, reliability, target-identification and tracking capabilities, and detection-information processing device. The agency also reported a fire-strike drill demonstration by a long-range strategic cruise missile unit in the east.
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In a Thursday report, KCNA said North Korea had put a newly designed advanced air-defense missile system through a test the previous day.
The Mississippi Senate race may take several days to resolve, with Democrat Scott Colom leading the Republican incumbent senator.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:20
A judge approved prosecutors’ request to dismiss the criminal case against Russian researcher Kseniia Petrova, who was accused of bringing frog embryos into the United States illegally.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:19
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.
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.
Real Madrid kept their perfect Champions League record with a 3-2 comeback victory away to AEK Athens, sealed by Federico Valverde’s long-range strike in the 92nd minute after Madrid had twice fallen behind. Liverpool’s winning start ended in a surprise 3-2 loss at Fenerbahce.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:17
The Republicans’ heavy defeat on Tuesday night showed them losing ground among independents, Black voters and Hispanic voters. Those groups had shifted toward the GOP two years ago, helping Donald Trump win the White House.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:15
From the Politics Desk has published a special post-election edition of its newsletter.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:15
The CEO of smartphone startup Nothing says the company’s product, designed to use AI to boost productivity, will arrive next month. What kind of device it is remains unclear.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:13
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.
Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, where leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations are gathering. The summit aims to strengthen cooperation between Europe and Latin America.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:08
Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar, a Canadian military counterintelligence operative accused of sharing sensitive information with Ukrainian intelligence, is due to face court martial beginning Dec. 9. He faces three charges involving unauthorized dealings with a foreign entity, misleading superiors and improperly storing a firearm, down from eight offences initially laid.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:07
Palestinians and Israelis hold differing views after Democrats won the US midterm elections. The victory could reshape the next two years of President Donald Trump’s administration.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:06
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.