PoliticsDemocrats won control of both the House and Senate, dealing President Trump a major setback and scoring historic victories nationwide. ABC News voter polls found that frustration over the economy, inflation, high prices, the rising cost of living and Trump’s priorities helped shape the election.
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WorldOfficials said the death toll from a Russian bombing of an aid distribution point in southeastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region has reached 37, with dozens still missing. It was among the deadliest strikes on civilians this year.
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WorldAhmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of Iran’s parliamentary security committee, said Iran would target any European base used against it, including bases in Italy and Germany. State-run media said a new confrontation could reach “the heart of Europe”.
PoliticsElected officials debate pressing issues in Canada’s House of Commons. Questions are directed through the Speaker, with the Opposition leader asking first.
WorldZelenskyy says more than 50 people are trapped beneath rubble after Russia struck an aid centre housed in a former school. Russia heavily attacked Ukraine on Monday and Tuesday after a rare truce ended over the weekend, dimming hopes for progress in US-led talks scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi.
OtherEuronews presents an evening bulletin rounding up major stories from Europe and beyond on November 4.
PoliticsOntario Premier Doug Ford welcomed Wednesday’s US midterm results, in which Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress and won in long-standing Republican strongholds. Ford said voters had spoken on issues including living costs, the war in Iran and tariffs, while warning that the trade war was far from over.
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PoliticsIsrael’s election commission says it found no fraud in last week’s vote. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties “stole” the election, possibly with help from abroad.
CultureThis episode of Grand Voyager explores Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, highlighting its colourful architecture, cultural heritage and relaxed lifestyle. A local guide helps visitors discover historic landmarks alongside modern Scandinavian design.
PoliticsEuropean 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.
PoliticsAs Democrats celebrate a sweeping victory in Washington, DC, Republicans are reckoning with a major electoral setback. Former US Congressman Jim Moran and policy analyst and commentator Shakira Jackson discuss the midterm elections.
PoliticsJeffries has taken the floor after the 2026 midterm vote handed House control to the Democrats.
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PoliticsDemocratic leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a briefing one day after the party’s midterm victories across the country. The wins put him in line to become the first Black speaker of the US House. If elected, he would have to oppose President Donald Trump while balancing moderates’ and progressives’ priorities within his party.
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EconomyDriven by soaring energy costs, eurozone inflation rose to 4% in October, its highest level in three years. Italy recorded the biggest increase, while Germany went against the trend.
EconomyDemocrats won a sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and an unexpectedly strong blue wave sent financial markets swinging between gains and losses. Elena Casas reviews the market’s initial takeaways.
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PoliticsMinority candidates won several key races in the US midterms: Minnesota elected the first Native American woman to the Senate, New Hampshire the first openly gay man, Michigan the first Muslim, and Georgia the country’s first Black woman governor.
PoliticsTexas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik share their views on the midterm elections.
PoliticsAfter the US midterm elections, Peter Beyer, a German CDU politician who served as coordinator for transatlantic cooperation from 2018 to 2022, discusses ties with the Trump administration, expectations for the new Congress, and why Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and defense.
SocietyNewly obtained 911 audio reveals tense moments before a man ran into the chaos at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and disarmed and killed the shooter.
PoliticsFox News provides live coverage of the 2026 midterm election results, with Democrats regaining control of both chambers of Congress.
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PoliticsAfter Democrats defeated Trump’s Republican allies, reclaimed both chambers of Congress and gained several governorships, Trump congratulated the party for doing “a good job.” In a Fox News interview early Wednesday, he did not accept responsibility for the string of GOP losses. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Tim O’Brien discussed Trump’s legacy and his response.
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PoliticsDemocrats swept into power in Congress amid voter anger over the cost of living and the war in Iran, dealing President Donald Trump and his party a forceful rebuke. Yale School of Management lecturer and Bloomberg Opinion contributor Gautam Mukunda discusses the party’s midterm victory and its strategy for the 2028 presidential election.
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PoliticsSenate 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.
PoliticsDemocrat Xavier Becerra defeated Steven Hilton, a former Fox News commentator and Trump ally, to win the California governorship. A former state attorney general, Becerra will be the state’s first Latino governor in more than 150 years. He addressed supporters in Sacramento.
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