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Voters who dislike both U.S. parties could swing the midtermsPolitics7:52

In Arizona and other states, some undecided voters have become disenchanted with both major parties. Rather than disengaging, these “double haters” remain politically involved, and their votes could determine the outcome of the U.S. midterms.

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Preview: Special coverage of the U.S. midterm electionsPolitics

The United States will hold its 2026 midterm elections on November 3. VOA plans a special program from 8 p.m. to midnight that night, covering the election issues, vote results and what the outcome could mean for the Trump administration’s future governance.

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VOA Focus Today (October 31, 2026): Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministersPolitics

The program highlights Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosting a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, more than 45 million early ballots cast ahead of the US midterm elections, and a former US official’s view that the results will not affect policy toward China. Other topics include progress on a US Navy medium unmanned surface vehicle program, Trump saying the conflict with Iran will end soon, and a call by Mullenaar for the CCP to release all political prisoners.

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US Midterms 2026: Arab Americans turning away from TrumpPolitics16:11

Michigan’s Senate race is drawing attention, with religious and cultural identity central to the contest. Trump’s xenophobic attacks on Abdul El-Sayed resonate with some voters, but are also pushing some Arab Americans away from Republicans.

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Is Oleshky’s evacuation just ‘propaganda’ for Putin in the Ukraine war?World

Up to 750 Ukrainians in Russian-occupied Oleshky were offered evacuation under a temporary local ceasefire brokered with help from Pope Leo and US First Lady Melania Trump. Ukrainian and Russian human rights ombudsmen oversaw the operation. Some evacuees are uneasy about a route deeper into Russian-controlled territory and through Belarus before returning to Ukraine.

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Halloween protests, French promises and the US midterm mood: What now for Israel?World46:18

France’s Yellow Vests are preparing an “Act III” Halloween protest as the government braces for another mass demonstration and fears a repeat of riots that shook the country two weeks earlier. Israel’s election deadlock has Benjamin Netanyahu and his rivals scrambling to form a government, with Arab parties holding potentially decisive seats. In the United States, the final days of the midterm campaign have turned theatrical, with Donald Trump and Barack Obama trading barbs.

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Israeli siege on Hebron forces more than 530 families from their homesWorld

Israeli forces have driven more than 530 Palestinian families from their homes during a citywide lockdown in occupied Hebron in the West Bank, according to residents and local accounts. More than 1,000 children and 200 toddlers are among those displaced. Residents say soldiers assaulted people trying to return for essential belongings or medication. The lockdown began last week after two Palestinian men allegedly shot and killed two Israeli soldiers near a military checkpoint.

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Harris Faulkner: Every hour we learn morePolitics

Fox News national correspondent Matt Finn reports on the latest in an alleged ballot scandal roiling Alaska’s Senate race. Former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz joins to analyze allegations involving Representative Mary Peltola’s campaign.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026: Middleweights shine on Day 2Sports3:01

The second day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam featured thrilling judo. Angelika Szymanska, Hassan Doukkali, Tais Pina and Petru Pelivan won gold, while Morocco and Moldova claimed their first Grand Slam titles.

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Intel plunges 29% on weak outlook as tech selloff deepensEconomy10:38

Intel fell 29% after giving a weak outlook, as the technology selloff intensified. Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube provided cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close.

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LIVE: Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks in MichiganPolitics

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters at a rally in Dearborn, Michigan. The state’s close race for an open Senate seat could help determine control of the chamber and test whether identity-based attacks on a Muslim candidate can work in a battleground state, as well as whether Democratic voters will embrace the party’s progressive wing.

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What if there is no blue wave? Enten unpacks GOP skepticism of predictionsPolitics

Democrats are hoping for a strong showing in November, and recent polls have raised hopes of wins in deeply Republican territory. With expectations high, the party could be disappointed—and Republicans pleased—if Democrats fall short of a sweeping victory and fail to take both chambers of Congress. CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the skepticism surrounding the forecasts.

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Joshua Kutryk recalls a spectacular sunrise during his first spacewalkScience

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk said seeing Earth from his first spacewalk left him awed by its beauty and fragility. Speaking from the International Space Station, he said the experience made him feel small and inspired him to become a better person and help protect the planet.

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Trump Hits the Campaign Trail in Final Stretch Before MidtermsPolitics7:14

Donald Trump now plans to hold rallies in Iowa and Kansas over the weekend, after Republican officials had canceled them. Bloomberg’s Josh Wingrove reports on the state of key races before Tuesday’s Election Day.

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US Midterms 2026: More than an election, America’s political stress testPolitics

The 2026 US midterms are unfolding amid deep polarization, a growing power struggle between Congress and President Donald Trump’s White House, and rising cost-of-living concerns. With the federal budget and economy strained by the war on Iran and Trump’s trade policies, Republicans and Democrats are battling for control of Congress.

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I read Anthropic’s 92-page risk document so you don’t have to | ExplainerTech

Anthropic, the maker of Claude, filed to go public on the US stock market on 26 October. Its filing includes a 92-page risk document acknowledging dangers AI poses to society and people, as well as factors that could hurt the company’s business. Guardian tech reporter Johana Bhuiyan explains why the IPO could test the AI boom.

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Fewer Canadian shoppers cost U.S. border towns millionsEconomy

Businesses in Whatcom County, Washington, say fewer Canadian shoppers continue to hurt sales, prompting them to cut staff hours and shift away from luxury goods. Western Washington University estimates the county lost about US$64 million in Canadian spending from 2024 to 2025.

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Questions focus on why Obama-era DOJ dropped 2016 Omar investigationPolitics

Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discuss reports that the Obama administration investigated allegations related to the first marriage of Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota in 2016.

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