Today: November 12, 2026
Today: November 12, 2026

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Soccer-China in contact with Real Madrid, LaLiga over Mbappe's Mao comments

China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said on Friday.

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US FAA administrator to testify on $12.5 billion air traffic overhaul

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will testify next week before a House of Representatives panel on the ongoing $12.5 billion effort to

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Mississippi US Senate candidates battle over ballots as winner remains unclear

US Senate candidates in Mississippi are battling over the treatment of ballots still being counted in the race, one of two remaining Senate contests yet

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Airstrikes on a market in southwestern Yemen kill at least 30, Houthis say

Iran-backed Houthi rebels say airstrikes have hit a market in southwestern Yemen, killing at least 30 people

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US, UK and others condemn sentencing of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

Ten governments including the United States, Britain, Germany and France issued a statement on Friday condemning the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong to

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US prosecutor who oversaw probes into past Trump investigations resigns

Jason Reding Quiñones, who oversaw probes into past criminal investigations of US President Donald Trump as the top federal prosecutor in Miami,

Europe|Political|World

France to protect NATO hub in Poland from January, official says

France will take charge of defending Poland's Rzeszow airport, the main hub for deliveries of Western aid to Ukraine, as part of a NATO mission, the French ambassador in

Economy|Political

Lawyer for Fed's Cook seeks clarity ahead of any White House hearing

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer has asked the White House to address fairness and process concerns before she agrees to

Election|Europe|Political

Sweden's caretaker PM Kristersson asks for more time to form government

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Friday he has asked for more time to try to form a new government, after losing his parliamentary majority in a general

Economy|Finance|Political|US

Top House financial services Democrat seeks return to committee chair, letter says

Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the US House Financial Services Committee, asked fellow Democrats on Friday to return her to the committee chair, a

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Trump administration scraps meeting of high-profile tech panel

The Trump administration canceled a meeting on Friday of a White House tech panel that includes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, an

Election|Political|US

Republicans rammed through Supreme Court nominees. Now Democrats will have the votes to stop them

President Donald Trump has transformed the Supreme Court with a conservative supermajority but now faces a Democratic-led Senate ready to challenge his judicial picks

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Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's values

The Toronto Blue Jays say a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by Anthony Santander on the right-fielder’s social media account do not represent the team’s values and beliefs

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China, Gabon elevate ties, pledge deeper mining, security cooperation

China and Gabon elevated their diplomatic ties during a state visit by the Central African nation's president to China, and are looking to deepen cooperation in the areas of

Economy|Education|Election|Political

Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds

Whether they went to college or not, young voters heavily favored Democrats.

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Russia must swiftly expand its answer to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites, security council says

Russia needs to urgently expand its homegrown equivalent to Starlink, its Security Council said on Friday, warning that Elon Musk's satellite network could

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

Democrats are planning to unleash a flood of new legislation targeting artificial intelligence systems and data-center development when they take

Africa|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Millions of displaced Sudanese risk losing shelter as funds run low, UN warns

Millions of people displaced by Sudan's civil war risk being left without emergency shelter as funding shortfalls deplete aid stocks, the UN refugee agency UNHCR

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Tanzanian opposition leader cleared of treason, sentenced for incitement

Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, was cleared of treason but convicted of incitement and sentenced to four years in jail on Friday, in a case that rights

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Malaysia attorney general intervenes to halt ex-PM Najib's house arrest transfer

Malaysia's attorney general on Friday postponed jailed former premier Najib Razak's transfer to house arrest to review his royal

Election|Political

Latino voters swing left in midterm elections, lifting Democrats to big wins in Texas and nationwide

Latino voters moved sharply to the left in the midterm elections, helping Democrats achieve significant victories in Texas and in key House races nationwide

Election|Political

The complex ties between Indonesia's president and his popular predecessor

Accusations that police illegally wiretapped Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and the resignation of his vice president have exposed fresh tensions

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Turkey arrests ex-minister as part of a widening fund manipulation scandal

Authorities in Turkey have arrested a former minister and deputy chair of President Erdogan’s ruling party

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Belgium to allow home searches for suspected illegal migrants

Belgium's parliament early on Friday approved a controversial law allowing police to enter the homes of suspected undocumented migrants who have ignored orders to leave the

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US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s Washington arch

A judge temporarily blocked construction from beginning on President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot (76-meter) triumphal arch in Washington late on

Asia|Election|Political

Taipei mayor election is a victory for democracy over China whoever wins, says candidate

Taipei's mayoral election this month will be a victory for democracy in the face of pressure from China whoever wins, said the ruling party's

Economy|Political

Belgian PM to determine government future in meeting with king

By Philip Blenkinsop and Bart H.

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FIFA council member Tashima to run against Infantino in election, Japanese media report

Kohzo Tashima intends to run for FIFA president against Gianni Infantino, according to Japanese media

Election|Political

Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass

Democratic socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass

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Japan to tap proceeds from BOJ asset sales as AI rout stokes fiscal worries

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a plan on Friday to tap proceeds from the central bank's sales of exchange-traded funds (ETF) to finance her

Election|Political

New Zealand election campaign enters final day with result too close to call

New Zealand's political parties wrapped up their election campaigns on Friday, with polling still showing a tight race as voters mull a

Health|Political|Sports

Left-leaning Washington and Colorado join more conservative states in banning transgender athletes

Voters in Washington and Colorado have approved measures to ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports

Election|Political

Meet the unexpected winners of this year’s midterms

Meet the unexpected winners of this year’s midterms

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Trump takes action to make sure the Oval Office stays oval

Even as he puts his golden imprint on the White House, President Donald Trump moved on Thursday to protect two of its most historic spaces, the Oval

Election|Political

Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas' first Democratic governor in decades

Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa says she is building a bipartisan administration after her stunning upset in the midterm elections

Election|Political|US

Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett says he wants to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn when she becomes governor in January

Interview|Political|US

Rubio tells NYT serving Trump to end of term 'has always been my plan'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday rejected reports he will leave Donald Trump's administration to run for president, telling the New York Times in an

Interview|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must adapt to new US political realities, solve Patriot air defence issue

Ukraine must adapt to the new realities of US politics to build dialogue and address its needs for more foreign aid and bolstered air defences to counter Russian attacks, President

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Trump says Oval Office to become national monument

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a document to make the White House's Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument. 

Economy|Political|World

Paraguay's Peña resigns as bank collapse triggers political crisis

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday following the collapse of a prominent digital lender to which he had former

Political|World

Trump to nominate Texas Supreme Court justice who lost election to federal bench

US President Donald Trump is moving to nominate a Republican member of the Texas Supreme Court who voters ousted from office in Tuesday's election to become a life-

Economy|Political|World

Paraguay President Peña under investigation, faces removal from office over bank collapse

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is under criminal investigation following the collapse of a major digital bank, as the South American leader prepares to defend himself before the Senate against possible removal from office on Friday

Crime|Political

California Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he will change all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without parole

Crime|Election|Political

Judges appear open to Trump’s push to overturn hush money conviction

Judges appear open to Trump’s push to overturn hush money conviction

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Citibank office shooter targeted company over a $2,500 debt collection, Florida sheriff says

A Florida sheriff says a gunman who killed a woman before being fatally shot by a security guard at Citibank’s office complex in Tampa targeted the campus because he was angry over a $2,500 debt collection

Entertainment|Political

Trump says he’s declaring Oval Office and Cabinet Room national landmarks to prevent future changes

Trump says he’s declaring Oval Office and Cabinet Room national landmarks to prevent future changes

Election|Political|US

‘Like a bolt from the blue’: Israel’s president shocked by Trump announcing end of aid

‘Like a bolt from the blue’: Israel’s president shocked by Trump announcing end of aid

Economy|Political|World

Carney unveils budget to strengthen Canada's economy as Trump's trade war slows growth

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has unveiled a budget aimed at making Canada less dependent on the United States as President Donald Trump’s trade war reshapes the allies’ economic relationship

Economy|Environment|Political

Key proposed measures in Canadian federal budget

The Canadian government released its proposed budget on Thursday, the second by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Economy|Political|Technology

Democratic senator demands tech firms, FCC chair turn over documents

The top Democrat on the Senate investigative panel demanded on Thursday the head of the Federal Communications Commission and tech companies that

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Canada's budget uses higher oil revenue to spend on tax incentives, infrastructure

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to use windfall oil revenue to boost Canada's productivity and build infrastructure over the next five years while keeping his previous

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Trump meets with top Putin envoy at the White House — but not visiting Ukrainian officials

President Donald Trump says he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy at the White House but did not meet with Ukrainian officials who were also visiting on Thursday

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Google, Meta and TikTok sue California over law designed to protect children from social media harms

Google, Meta and TikTok filed separate lawsuits seeking to block a California law designed to protect children from the risks of social media, arguing that it violates their rights under the First Amendment

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Trump says he met Putin envoy Dmitriev

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he met with Russian ‌President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

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Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed off on the National Guard ramping up its presence in the nation’s capital in military vehicles and boats as troops deepen their integration with local law enforcement

Election|Political

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Little-known Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to lead the nation’s second most populous city

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Trump ally Dhillon, who remade DOJ civil rights unit, resigns

US Justice Department official Harmeet Dhillon, who reshaped the agency's civil rights unit to pursue Trump administration

Political|US|World

Midterms upended Congress but Trump still commands foreign policy

The Republican Party's staggering losses at the ballot box this week have left President Donald Trump diminished in Washington and facing tougher

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Israel's president pledges to pick candidate on Sunday to form government

Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival secured nods on Thursday from a majority of lawmakers to try to form a government, but Israel's

Election|Political|World

Costa Rica's Grynspan extends lead in informal UN chief poll, sources say

An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Thursday showed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan extended her lead as

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine expects fresh support after US mid-terms, minister says

Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Thursday he expected new steps to support Ukraine after the mid-term election in the US and added that, while it was not

Election|Political

Democrats' victory was clear. The party's future is not

Democrats won sweeping victories in the midterm elections, but the results did little to settle the debate over their party’s future

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Election over, the clock starts ticking again on landmark college sports bill in lame-duck House

Next week, Congress could begin debating a bill to overhaul college sports, amid uncertainty from recent Democratic election victories

Education|Political|Sports

New Hampshire dads who protested transgender athletes by wearing pink wristbands score court victory

Two years of litigation over the wearing of pink wristbands to soccer games in New Hampshire has ended with a settlement

Election|Interview|Political|US

Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put “a right-winger” on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there were a vacancy in the next two years

Europe|Political|World

Melania Trump touts her diplomatic role as Russia-Ukraine peace eludes her husband

Melania Trump touts her diplomatic role as Russia-Ukraine peace eludes her husband

Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks

Brent crude futures settled over $3 a barrel higher on Thursday as new attacks on tankers fed worries about oil supplies while investors reassessed the

Economy|Political|US|World

US issues new Cuba sanctions, takes aim at sectors of Cuban economy

The United States on Thursday issued a determination paving the way for sanctions on the electronics, manufacturing, marine and technology sectors of the Cuban economy.

Election|Political

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman will defeat Karen Bass in LA mayor’s race, CNN projects

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman will defeat Karen Bass in LA mayor’s race, CNN projects

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'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech

Arabs around the world are celebrating Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's win of a U.S. Senate seat and delighting in his introduction of Arabic words and phrases to the American political lexicon

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What races the AP has not yet called in contests for Senate and governor

There are just four races for U.S. Senate and governor that The Associated Press has not yet called

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Democrats gearing up to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein, CNBC reports

Senate Democrats are preparing to investigate JPMorgan Chase's banking relationship with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once they take control of Congress early next

Economy|Political|World

Germany proposes extra €100 million for Ukraine infrastructure

Germany is proposing to set aside an extra €100 million ($113 million) to help restore Ukrainian water, energy and transport infrastructure and bolster resilience against

Education|Political|World

Donors pledge $400 million for education in crises despite aid cuts

Donors pledged over $400 million to help educate children in crises and war zones, the UN fund for education in emergencies said on Thursday, reaching over 90% of its target

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid center is one of the war’s ‘deadliest attacks,’ Zelensky says

Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid center is one of the war’s ‘deadliest attacks,’ Zelensky says

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Golden State Valkyries celebrate WNBA championship on both sides of bay

Golden State Valkyries celebrate WNBA championship on both sides of bay

Election|Political

After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'

Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections

Business|Election|Lifestyle|Political

Longtime community activist 'Mama Shu' Harris wins Highland Park mayoral race

Longtime community activist 'Mama Shu' Harris wins Highland Park mayoral race

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Gas deposits off Cyprus are an opportunity for the EU, president says

Cyprus's president says natural gas deposits off the country's coast offer the European Union a chance to boost energy security by diversifying supply

Africa|Election|Political

South Africa's ANC faces 'worst nightmare' as vote share tumbles

South Africa's early municipal election results on Thursday showed the African National Congress with a sharply reduced vote

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says he wants to discuss ending Russia-Ukraine war with Putin after talks with Zelenskiy

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he wanted to speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine, after talks with Ukrainian

Election|MidEast|Political

A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel is willing to break with precedent to topple Netanyahu

A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule

Europe|Health|Interview|MidEast|Political

In a frontline Lebanese orphanage, girls strive for a normal life

Deep in war-ravaged southern Lebanon, just a few hundred metres from territory occupied by Israeli troops, Inaya

Political|World

Bangladesh's ousted premier Hasina says she will return from exile in December at any cost

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has told The Associated Press that she remains committed to returning to Bangladesh from exile in India in December

Crime|Political

Former Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui charged with taking bribes

China's state media say a former member of one of China’s top decision-making bodies has been formally charged with accepting bribes a week after Communist Party leaders confirmed his expulsion from the party

Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong handed another 10 years in jail

Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong handed another 10 years in jail

Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong court sentences activist Joshua Wong to 10 years on national security charge

Activist Joshua Wong, 30, who became the international face of Hong Kong's democracy movement, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in jail on a charge of collusion with

Crime|Political

China indicts ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui for bribery

China has indicted Ma Xingrui, a former member of the ruling Communist Party's Politburo, on charges of taking bribes, official news agency Xinhua said on Thursday, as

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Republicans call for Trump to change course after midterm drubbing

President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election rout handed

Europe|Political

No foul play in death of Bavaria deputy premier, prosecutors say

German authorities said on Thursday that no external causes were involved in the sudden death of Hubert Aiwanger, deputy premier of the state of Bavaria and leader of a small

Political|US|World

After Republicans routed, Trump devotes first post-midterm event to White House ballroom

Hours after his Republican Party suffered historic losses in the midterm election, President Donald Trump on Wednesday focused his first public event on

Business|Economy|Political

White House sets hearing on Fed's Cook for December 14, NYT says

The White House has scheduled for December 14 a planned hearing into allegations of mortgage fraud by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the New York Times reported on Wednesday,

Political|Science|Technology

Pentagon chief tech officer says government will detail laws that apply to AI labs this month

The US federal government will lay out all the laws and regulations that apply to domestic AI labs later this month, Pentagon Chief Technology

Election|Political

The Latest: Trump defends Iran war after voters give Democrats control of Congress

The midterm election blowout has set up a new era in Washington

Election|Political

The 2028 election season begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout

The final midterm votes are still being counted, but make no mistake: The next election season has already begun

Election|Political|World

Iranians celebrate setback for Trump in US election, and other Mideast news

Iran’s leaders say U.S. President Donald Trump shouldn’t ignore the stinging setback in the U.S. midterm elections

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Mamdani’s tax on high-end second homes survives legal challenge for now

Mamdani’s tax on high-end second homes survives legal challenge for now

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Vance repudiates Iran war after US electoral defeat

US Vice President JD Vance distanced himself from President Donald Trump's war on Iran on Wednesday,

Environment|Political|US

Republicans ask appeals court to overturn California EPA waiver ruling

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other senior Republicans on Wednesday asked a US appeals court to overturn a ruling that found the Environmental

Interview|Political|World

Zelenskiy hopes US election outcome will generate more help for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an interview on Wednesday, said he hoped gains by Democrats in the US midterm elections would generate more help for Ukraine in its 4-1/2-

Election|Political|US

Democrats flex congressional majorities as Trump accepts electoral losses

Democrats vowed on Wednesday to use their resounding midterm victory to rein in President Donald Trump, setting up two

Election|Political

Midterm elections crack open political map, putting conservative states back in play

Voters have dramatically shifted the political landscape by electing Democrats in traditionally Republican states

Election|Political|US

Trump brags about his White House ballroom and seeks to deflect blame for GOP midterm drubbing

President Donald Trump reacted to Republicans' midterm election losses by showcasing the new White House ballroom

Election|Political

Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn't work

Republicans' plan to redraw congressional districts to their advantage failed to work in the midterm elections

Election|Political|US

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed tells The Associated Press that voters have rejected a “hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity

Election|Political

Trump says Republicans harmed by Iran war, inability to 'transfer the love' for him

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party

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Conservative US Supreme Court justices Thomas and Alito in spotlight after Democratic landslide

The US midterm election landslide that gives Democrats control of Congress starting in January is fueling questions about the longevity of the Supreme

Crime|Europe|Political

Serbia detains police officers over alleged use of force against protesters

Serbian authorities detained nine active police officers and one former officer on Wednesday for allegedly using excessive force against detainees during anti-corruption

Election|Political

What's next for Alaska's unusual US Senate race

The outcome of the US Senate race in Alaska was unclear on Wednesday, one day after Democrats scored a

Economy|Environment|Political

Democrat permitting bill authors 'not going to wait' for new US Congress

The Democratic architects of proposed bipartisan energy permitting legislation said on Wednesday they would not delay the bill in hopes of securing a better deal next year when

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Brazil's Lula to reaffirm fiscal commitment in TV address, sources say

Brazil's reelected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to deliver a televised address on Sunday to recommit to budget discipline but without providing policy

Election|Finance|Health|Political

Pennsylvania Democrats now have power to push forward on election reform, marijuana legalization and minimum wage increases

Pennsylvania has had a split legislature since 2000. No more.

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Seven numbers that explain Democrats' US midterm triumph

Republicans suffered a sweeping midterm rout on Tuesday, losing control of Congress as voters abandoned President Donald Trump’s party

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Trump is still in charge, but Democrats gain leverage in coming economic debate

From tariffs to oil prices, deregulation to health policy and the freight-train expansion of artificial intelligence, Democratic control of Congress

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World shares advance as Democrats' victory eases political uncertainty

Global stocks rallied on Wednesday after Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections,

Election|Lifestyle|Political

How Democrats' victory will reshuffle party leadership in Congress

The sweeping Democratic election victories in the US Senate and House of Representatives will reshuffle leadership of both chambers when the next Congress

Political|World

Morocco says it will uphold Western Sahara ceasefire after UN mission ends

Morocco will stay committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara despite the end of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the territory, the Royal

Economy|Election|Political

The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next government

New Zealand votes in a general election on November 7 with opinion polls pointing to another close contest between the ruling centre-right National-led coalition and

Americas|Election|Political

Mayor Karen Bass, democratic socialist Nithya Raman in tight race to lead Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and fellow Democrat Nithya Raman are tightly matched in early returns as voters weighed whether to replace the embattled incumbent with a challenger backed by the Democratic Socialists of America

Economy|Election|Political|Technology

Crypto’s midterm spending spree stumbles as Democrats rack up big wins

The crypto industry's roughly $200 million spending spree this election stumbled Tuesday, as some of its most expensive and high-profile

Election|Political

Cheers erupt at Talarico headquarters as he is projected to win Texas Senate race

Supporters at James Talarico’s campaign headquarters in Austin, Texas, roared and cheered as they watched CNN project the Democratic Senate nominee as the winner of the critical race.

Election|Political|US

CNN projects Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win Texas governor’s race

Democrat Gina Hinojosa will become the first Latina governor of Texas, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, ending the more than three-decade Republican hold on the seat. Hinojosa, a 52-year-old state lawmaker and attorney, defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott who was seeking a fourth term.

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Ukraine's corruption police tie senior security officials to major criminal ring

Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators accused senior security officials on Wednesday of shielding a network of illegal businesses ranging from scam centres to

Economy|Environment|Political

US to loan about a third of heating oil reserve in bid to tame prices

The US Energy Department said on Wednesday it would loan 300,000 barrels of fuel oil to four companies from the nation's emergency heating oil reserve in an effort to

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Canada says midterms won't change trade stance, sees talks with US officials

A senior Canadian cabinet minister said on Wednesday the US midterm results would not change Ottawa's stance towards trade talks with the US, adding he would speak soon to

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Turkey says EU comments on its rights record, judiciary are 'prejudiced, unfair'

Ankara rejected on Wednesday what it called the "prejudiced and unfair" stance of the European Union towards fundamental rights and the judiciary in Turkey, and regarding

Political

From transgender rights to a billionaire tax: results of key midterm ballot measures

While the battle for Congress captured most of the

Election|Political

US House Speaker Johnson will not seek minority leadership post

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson will not run for election as House minority leader, following the loss of his Republican majority in this

Election|Political|US

Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will win New Hampshire’s open Senate seat

Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will win New Hampshire’s open Senate seat, CNN projects, making history as the first out gay man to be elected to the chamber. Election Night in America coverage is live now on CNN and streaming with an All Access subscription.

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Melania Trump to bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives to White House this week

Melania Trump to bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives to White House this week

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Dozens dead and missing after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid centre, officials say

The death toll from a Russian bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 40,

Crime|Political|World

Mother of Ghanaian teen killed in New York heads to US funeral after Trump grants visa

The mother of a Ghanaian teenager who was fatally shot in New York departed for the United States on Wednesday after President Donald Trump intervened to grant her a visa to

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Former federal prosecutor to lead Cornell sex assault investigation

Former federal prosecutor to lead Cornell sex assault investigation

Election|Political

Young voters led a sharp shift toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms, The AP Voter Poll finds

Democratic candidates made up significant ground among key demographic groups in the 2026 midterms, according to The AP Voter Poll, reversing many of the gains President Donald Trump made with the traditional Democratic coalition in the 2024 presidential election

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Ukraine needs to accelerate reforms to meet its EU accession goal, bloc’s executive says

BRUSSELS, Nov 4 - Ukraine would need to speed up reforms if Kyiv wants to meet its own European Union accession negotiation goal, the European Commission said in a report on Wednesday.

Election|Political

'A mandate for change': Democrats remake Texas politics in election rout

Texas Democrats, shut out of every statewide office for more than three decades, have toppled Republicans from the top of the ballot to the bottom, remaking the

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International politicians react to Democrats winning US midterms

Governments and politicians around the world reacted to the Democrats winning the US midterm elections, a result that could have major implications for global trade, security and

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The Latest: Voters give Democrats control of Congress in rebuke to Trump

Democrats have won control of Congress in a widespread repudiation of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party

Economy|Political

Iran's Khamenei says US hostility will persist regardless of party in power

Washington's hostility towards Tehran will not change through partisan shifts or any concessions to the US, and those who believe otherwise are “greatly mistaken”, Iran's

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Trump reacts to Republican losses and declines to take blame

Trump reacts to Republican losses and declines to take blame

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Indonesia deploys thousands of troops after generals arrested over wiretapping allegations

Indonesia's military is deploying over 20,000 troops to Jakarta amid a wiretapping scandal suspected of targeting President Prabowo Subianto

Election|Political

Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber while

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James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win statewide in Texas since 1994

By Nolan D.

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Trump acknowledges role of Iran war in Democratic sweep in midterm elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in his party's sweeping defeat in the

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Colombia's congress passes bill replacing former president's 'total peace' approach

Colombia's Congress toughened the terms offered to members of illegal armed groups who hand themselves in by passing a bill proposed by President Abelardo De La Espriella

Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

South Africa says US midterm results usher in new era

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the results from midterm elections in the United States would usher in a new era in world relations,

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy awards Melania Trump state honour

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has awarded US first lady Melania Trump a state honour for her role in helping to organise a humanitarian evacuation from a frontline town

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It's too early to call the outcome of California's proposal to tax billionaires

A California measure to tax the net worth of billionaires was too early to call Wednesday morning as the vote tally continued

Election|Political

Democrats capture governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to Republicans

Democrats have scored victories in governor’s races in states long controlled by Republicans and captured a majority of governorships for the first time in two decades

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Democrat Troy Jackson ousts Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine

Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson on Tuesday, scoring a major pickup for Democrats in one of the midterms’ most competitive

Asia|Crime|Political

Troops deployed in Indonesia as president sacks aide accused of wiretapping

Indonesia's president sacked his chief of staff on Wednesday after his arrest in a wiretapping scandal that the government said

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas Governor Abbott in a stunning upset

By Yasmeen Abutaleb and David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Rtrs) - Three-term Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott lost to Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa in a stunning upset that ends

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Democrat Flanagan holds Minnesota Senate seat

Democrat Peggy Flanagan won Minnesota's US Senate race on Tuesday, US media outlets projected.

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Democrats win the US House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump

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Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Senate race

Election|Political

Democrat Josh Turek flips Republican-held US Senate seat in Iowa

Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa’s US Senate race on Tuesday, according to media projections, defeating Trump-backed Republican Ashley Hinson to become the state’s first

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‘Epic’ blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to President Trump

Election Day turned into a massive rebuke of President Donald Trump: a blue wave not seen in 20 years that was built on transforming the economy and rising prices into a central line of attack.

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Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor race, projections show

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand defeated Republican businessman Zach Lahn to become the first Democratic governor elected in the state since 2006, according to US media

Political

Democrat Roy Cooper flips Republican-held US Senate seat in North Carolina

    Democrat Roy Cooper won North Carolina’s US Senate race on Tuesday, according to media projections, defeating Trump-backed Republican Michael Whatley and giving

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Democrats flip US Representative Tom Kean's New Jersey district

Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeated US Representative Tom Kean of New Jersey on Tuesday, according to US media, flipping a Republican-held seat. 

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After midterm losses, Trump stares down the specter of Democratic probes and the race to succeed him

For Donald Trump, his party’s resounding midterm losses pave the way for investigations and potential impeachments that will put the Republican president on the defensive in his final two years in office

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This time, determining which party will control Congress didn't take days

At stake in this year's election was which party would control Congress

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Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate seat in South Carolina upset

Democrat Annie Andrews won a US Senate seat in conservative South Carolina on Tuesday, according to media projections, ousting Republican Darline

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Democrats win governor, senate race in Iowa

Democrats win governor, senate race in Iowa

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Election Day unfolded with relatively few problems, despite worries over Trump election interference

President Donald Trump had escalated efforts to interfere in how states run their elections in the weeks leading up to Election Day

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Democrat Sherrod Brown will win Ohio Senate race, CNN projects, 2 years after losing seat

Democrat Sherrod Brown will win Ohio Senate race, CNN projects, 2 years after losing seat

Election|Political

Democrats flip US Representative Scott Perry's Pennsylvania district

By Nolan D.

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Democrats flip US Representative Ryan Mackenzie's Pennsylvania district

By Nolan D.

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Trump says he is willing to accept midterm election results, NYT reports

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with the New York Times on Tuesday that he was willing to accept the results of the midterm elections in which his

Election|Political

Democrat Amy Acton will win the Ohio governor’s race, CNN projects

Democrat Amy Acton will win the Ohio governor’s race, CNN projects

Election|Political

FACT FOCUS: False accusations and unverified claims quickly spread about Election Day voting

Election Day was barely underway before misinformation about voting irregularities surfaced online

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Republican Byron Donalds will win Florida’s governor race, CNN projects

Republican Byron Donalds will win Florida’s governor race, CNN projects

Election|Political|US

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the first Black governor of Georgia

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will win Georgia governor's race and become the first Black female governor in US history. And Republican Rep. Byron Donalds will be Florida's next governor, making history as the state's first Black leader, CNN projects.CNN's Ryan Young reports from Bottoms's campaign headquarters in Atlanta.

Election|Political

Chris Pappas holds New Hampshire US Senate seat for Democrats

Democrat Chris Pappas won New Hampshire’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, according to media projections, defeating Republican John Sununu and preserving a crucial

Interview|Political|US|World

US has no immediate plan to strike Iran, Trump tells FT

The United States has no immediate plans to strike Iran, President Donald Trump told the Financial Times.

Election|Political

Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to be first Black female governor. Here are other firsts

Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to be first Black female governor. Here are other firsts

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Democrat Chris Pappas will win New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projects

Democrat Chris Pappas will win New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projects

Crime|Election|Political

Justice Department has sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here's what that means

The Justice Department has escalated its investigation over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent, issuing a letter to a prominent Democratic attorney in Washington and others that they may be targets of the criminal inquiry

Election|Political

Senator Jon Ossoff wins reelection, holding Georgia for Democrats

By Nolan D.

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Brazil’s Senate approves Lula’s main bet to tackle criminal gangs

Brazil’s Senate has approved legislation that strengthens the government's power to fight criminal gangs

Election|Political

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff will win reelection, CNN projects

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff will win reelection, CNN projects

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Canada will bar Russians from competing at ice hockey tournament, says Carney

Canada will not let ice hockey players from Russia or Belarus take part in the world junior championships set to start next month in the province of Alberta, Prime Minister Mark

Business|Political|Sports

Protest turns to cheers after Man United fans delayed Champions League tie by hurling tennis balls

Manchester United fans have attempted to disrupt the Champions League match against Roma by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch at Old Trafford

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Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials

Europe|Political

Spain's transport minister says he will resign after latest deadly train crash

Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on Tuesday he would resign after two deadly train crashes in less than a year, without specifying when he will

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Brazil, Venezuela foreign ministers discuss trade, Amazon cooperation

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and his Venezuelan counterpart, Oliver Blanco, met on Tuesday in Madrid on the sidelines of the 30th Ibero-American Summit,

Crime|Political

Oklahoma City man charged over threatening letters to election officials

An Oklahoma City man was charged with sending hundreds of threatening letters containing white powder to state election officials, lawmakers,

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Justice Department sends criminal target letters in Alaska probe to people aligned with Democratic party

Justice Department sends criminal target letters in Alaska probe to people aligned with Democratic party

Economy|Political

Haiti's prime minister Fils-Aimé speaks out as concerns over El Salvador's troops deepen

Haiti’s leader has spoken publicly for the first time since four Salvadoran aviation technicians went missing, prompting El Salvador to deploy more than 2,000 troops to the troubled Caribbean country as scrutiny over their operations intensifies

Election|Political

With US midterms underway, courts rebuff Trump's pressure on state election officials

In the hours before polls opened for the US midterm elections on Tuesday, federal judges issued a series of rulings restricting the Trump administration's unprecedented

Arts|Political

Judge says state must allow Satanic Temple to have holiday display at Capitol

Judge says state must allow Satanic Temple to have holiday display at Capitol

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Mother calls for change after second person falls through gap between two Kansas City, Kansas, roads

Mother calls for change after second person falls through gap between two Kansas City, Kansas, roads

Europe|Political

Russia must show it is serious about ceasefire at Abu Dhabi talks, Germany's Merz says

Russia must show it is serious about a ceasefire and peace agreement with Ukraine at talks scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on

Political|US

Trump details Reflecting Pool renovations in speech the day before midterm votes are counted

President Donald Trump offered a detailed recounting of how his administration sought to fix up the reflecting pool, including showing pictures, in a speech that sources said previously was supposed to be his midterm "closing argument."

Economy|Finance|Political

Bank of Canada head says fiscal policy not hitting fight against inflation

The Canadian government's current fiscal policy is not making it harder for the Bank of Canada to fight inflation, Governor Tiff Macklem told the House of Commons finance

Crime|Political|World

Ukraine probes clashes at military recruitment dorm

Ukraine is investigating clashes that erupted late on Monday between protesters and authorities at a military dormitory near Kyiv, officials said on Tuesday,

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Thousands protest in Prague as Czech broadcasters strike over funding overhaul

Thousands of protesters, including university students and artists, took to the streets in Prague and other cities on Tuesday as Czech public television and

Education|Political|US

US Supreme Court leans toward Catholic preschools' challenge to LGBT protections

Conservative US Supreme Court justices appeared sympathetic on Tuesday toward a challenge by Catholic groups to a Colorado law barring anti-LGBT

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Russia trying to foment 'instability' in Poland, PM Tusk says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia on Tuesday of seeking to fuel "instability" in Poland by meddling in a dispute between his government and the president over the

Europe|Political|World

EU to host talks on Ukraine with United States and others on Wednesday

The European Commission will host a meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday with representatives of the United States, Ukraine, NATO and European allies, the European Union's

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Spain's transport minister resigns over deadly train crash

Spain's transport minister, Oscar Puente, announced his resignation on Tuesday over last week's deadly train crash, the country's

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Nine things on US voters' minds ahead of midterm elections, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll

The rising cost of living will be top of mind for Americans as they head to the polls in Tuesday's midterm elections which will determine control of

Election|Political

Opposition party organiser killed in South Africa, election violence fears mount

An opposition party organiser was killed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province late on Monday, heightening fears of political violence before Wednesday's local

Europe|Political|World

Belarus hosts trans-Atlantic security group's chief, part of efforts to improve ties with the West

The chief of a top trans-Atlantic security grouping has visited Belarus for the first time in years

Finance|Political|Technology|World

Crypto scammers are capitalizing on anti-Muslim bigotry

Crypto scammers are capitalizing on anti-Muslim bigotry

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China military vice chair meets Russian defence minister in Beijing

Beijing wants to work with Moscow to bolster strategic communication and mutual trust in the military field, China's top general told Russia's Defence Minister Andrei

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russian bombing kills 33 in village in southeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

At least 33 people were killed when Russian forces bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village near the front line in Ukraine's southeastern region of

Election|Political

Swedish PM tries to form a new government amid post-election gridlock

Sweden's parliament's speaker said on Tuesday he had asked Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the leader of the Moderates party, to try to form a new cabinet despite losing

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Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

Indian naval forces have freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia

Political|World

Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week

Russia will hold three-way peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi from November 10-11, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday.

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea, Turkey to cooperate in nuclear, defence, infrastructure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed at a summit on Tuesday to expand cooperation in nuclear energy and defence, including on one

Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|Political

Myanmar drops extradition case against AmCham ex-board member, cancels Interpol red notice

Myanmar has dropped its case against former American Chamber of Commerce board member Munimul Islam and withdrawn an Interpol red notice after finding insufficient evidence to support his extradition

Election|Political

New Zealand's National and Labour in dead heat days before election, poll shows

New Zealand's ruling National party and centre-left opposition Labour are neck-and-neck in the final days before Saturday's general election, according to the latest opinion polling.

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Suspected militants open fire and kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan

Suspected militants have shot and killed two police officers protecting polio workers during a vaccination campaign in northwestern Pakistan

Political|US|World

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say

By Phil Stewart and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Nov 2 - The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.

Asia|Political|World

Thai PM to face his first censure debate in December

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government has agreed to a December 7 to 11 schedule for its first censure debate in parliament, an official said on Tuesday. 

Health|Political|Science|Technology

Reddit blasts 'inept' Australian social media ban as challenge airs in court

Australia's world-first teen social media ban was "ill thought out" and amounted to a "profound restriction on political debate", a lawyer for messaging

Political

Tensions rise as midterm campaign ends with control of Congress at stake

Congressional candidates and President Donald Trump made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm

Crime|Political|US

Bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal shooting by National Guard in Memphis

Tennessee prosecutors have released video of National Guard troops pointing their handguns at a man as he lay dying on a Memphis sidewalk last summer after a guard member shot him in the back

Election|Political|US

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots

The Supreme Court has rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump’s administration claims are noncitizens

Election|Political|US

Reflecting Pool vs. the state of the economy: Trump and Dems clash in closing messages

As midterm campaigns careen toward their conclusion, Democrats are pushing through intraparty divisions to stay focused on voters’ economic frustrations

Crime|Political|World

Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General's Office

The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi have demanded a meeting with the state official who ruled that the shooting was justified

Economy|Political|World

Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Venezuelan counterpart on Monday about reforms that lay the groundwork for future free and fair

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US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine,

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump, lets California count all ballots

Acting on the eve of the US midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected on Monday a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to temporarily block

Crime|Political

Ex-Chicago FBI chief says he was ousted over a failed protesters case, sues Justice Department

The former head of the FBI's Chicago field office has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of pushing him out after he was wrongly blamed for a failed felony prosecution

Arts|Business|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political

Far from the campaign trail, Trump promotes his Reflecting Pool makeover before Election Day

President Donald Trump stood silently while triumphant music played as he held up a poster showing an image of the algae-clogged pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial

Economy|Political|US|World

Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump raised doubts on Monday about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and

Arts|Political|World

Trump's sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is remaking Washington, recasting the US capital city as a monument to his vision of American greatness with sweeping,

Election|Political

US judge orders Trump admin to stop demands California remove suspected noncitizen voters

A US judge ordered the Trump administration on Monday to stop demanding that California election officials segregate ballots cast by people on its lists of suspected 

Election|Political|US

El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

Michigan Democrats are scrambling to refocus voters' attention and move past a stunning defection in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races

Political

Trump approval near career low ahead of elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating held near a career low as a broad swath of the US electorate saw their vote in Tuesday's congressional midterm

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Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 26, officials say

Ukrainian authorities say 26 people have been killed in Russian bomb attacks on an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine

Arts|Crime|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Lindsay Clancy's lawyers push for Massachusetts murder case dismissal

Lindsay Clancy's lawyers urged a judge on Monday to dismiss murder charges against her and expressed frustration that prosecutors have yet to make clear their plans

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ICE officer indicted on allegations he ran over undocumented Mexican immigrant released on bond

ICE officer indicted on allegations he ran over undocumented Mexican immigrant released on bond

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South Korea investigates leak of President Lee's passport details

South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it was conducting a probe into the leak of personal information related to President Lee Jae Myung's June overseas trip and was taking

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Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI officials, says DOJ rushed charges before midterms

A federal judge on Monday tossed out a criminal case accusing two former senior FBI officials of lying about their involvement in an investigation of

Business|Political|Technology

Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles

A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week

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What polls do and don’t tell us about the 2026 midterms

What polls do and don’t tell us about the 2026 midterms

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Judge dismisses case against former FBI officials who DOJ believes hampered Biden family corruption probe

Judge dismisses case against former FBI officials who DOJ believes hampered Biden family corruption probe

Political

French petition seeks to shut down Bollore's news channel CNews

A petition to shut down French news channel CNews, known for its hard line on immigration and crime, has now attracted more than 500,000 signatures on the website of the

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence

Britain watered down plans on Monday to impose long delays on immigrants seeking to receive permanent residence, announcing exemptions

Economy|Political

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alders to discuss how to spend parking meter transfer fee money

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alders to discuss how to spend parking meter transfer fee money

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Sectors bracing for a pivot as US midterm elections loom

As the US midterm elections approach, Corporate America is bracing for a potential shift in the balance of power in Washington.

Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political

Hungary's governing party backs nominee for chief prosecutor

Hungary's governing Tisza party will approve the president's nominee for chief prosecutor, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday, a significant step in Magyar's

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Iran threat renews Gulf fears of a war it didn't choose

US President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran again confronts America’s Gulf allies with a stark prospect: another

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says rare ceasefire was cover for Russian regrouping

Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of taking advantage of a rare, US-backed humanitarian ceasefire last week in the southern Kherson region to

Election|Opinion|Political

Voters fear the America they've known is slipping away. On that, the left and right agree

There's plenty of angst among U.S. voters on the eve of Election Day

Election|Political

How an attempt at Democratic unity exploded with Stevens’ Senate endorsement flip

How an attempt at Democratic unity exploded with Stevens’ Senate endorsement flip

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The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D.

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Belgian government in crisis after budget talks collapse

By Bart H.

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Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms

Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms

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Kremlin says it assumes that the Ukrainian army used the Oleshky ceasefire to regroup in line with 'normal practice'

The Kremlin said on Monday that it assumed that the Ukrainian army used a local ceasefire last week in and around the Russian-held southern town of Oleshky to regroup,

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Bulgaria elects Iliana Iotova, ally of PM Radev, as its first female president

Bulgaria has elected Iliana Iotova as its first female president, official results showed on Monday, providing a political boost for Prime Minister Rumen Radev who had backed

MidEast|Political|World

China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry

The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace,

Election|Political|US

Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race

A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans

Election|Political

Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control

President Donald Trump has wrapped up the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in Iowa and Kansas

Arts|Europe|Political|World

Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends

Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region are preparing for the end of a localized ceasefire

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Trump says US, Canada have 'concept' of a new trade deal

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration has the "concept" of a new trade deal with Canada, but declined to offer details.

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UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says

The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission in the Western Sahara region will come to an end after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, the UN chief said on Sunday. 

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Canada's Carney reports progress in trade talks with US. Trump talks up 'concept' of a deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal

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Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms

Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms

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Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses

A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses

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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, his office says

Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke

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How Trump’s noncitizen voter lists could affect the midterms

As Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for midterm elections, lists the Trump administration has compiled of possible noncitizen voters

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Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized with stroke and expected to make full recovery, his team says

Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized with stroke and expected to make full recovery, his team says

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UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff

The U.N.'s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years due to a U.S.-Russia standoff

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Most suspects released after Israeli court says no evidence for accusation of bribery in election

Israeli police have released two of three suspects in an alleged voter bribery case

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Sudan’s power grid nears collapse as drone strikes blamed on RSF target electric stations

Drone strikes have knocked out power substations in the northern Sudanese towns of Al-Dabbah and Abu Hamad

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Democratic leaders enter the midterms ‘confident and paranoid’

Democratic leaders enter the midterms ‘confident and paranoid’

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Trump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win

President Donald Trump's White House has spent months preparing for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress, developing plans to keep

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China's Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline

China's ruling Communist Party put the demand for loyalty front and centre in an official resolution on toughening internal discipline, and vowed to keep waging its high-

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Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief's resignation

Thousands protested in Delhi on Sunday to demand the resignation of India's election chief over a revision of voter lists, the latest in

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A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets across France for a third weekend

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California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday warned federal courts to be ready for potential attempts by President Donald Trump's administration to seize ballots

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Salvadoran families demand fair trials, mourn prison dead on Day of the Dead

Relatives of people detained under El Salvador's controversial state of exception gathered at the San Salvador metropolitan cathedral on Saturday to

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Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue

Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue

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'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein

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Judge tosses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal again, this time for good

Judge tosses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal again, this time for good

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US plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show

The Trump administration plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. back to Afghanistan via Pakistan

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Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin

The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting

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Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent

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Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old immigrant from Ghana who was shot to death earlier this week

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Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro’s flight to the US

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration did not help Flávio Bolsonaro leave Brazil after his election defeat

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Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds

More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration can’t even be found on the state’s voter rolls

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Polish PM Tusk vows support for tribunal amid court crisis

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sought to offer assurances that the country's Constitutional Tribunal will operate in accordance

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Tusk defends suspension of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal president as protesters gather again

Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is acting to restore judicial independence in Poland

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When global diplomacy is done, it's time for American football

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to host his foreign minister counterparts at a quintessential American sporting event

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Trump’s triumphal arch faces more opposition, with judge asking if desire is to ‘bedazzle’ DC

Trump’s triumphal arch faces more opposition, with judge asking if desire is to ‘bedazzle’ DC

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Elderly couple loses life savings to scammer posing as FBI agent

Elderly couple loses life savings to scammer posing as FBI agent

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Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump

Kamala Harris has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across multiple states during the final stretch of the midterm elections

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Storm set to hit central US on Election Day as key midterm races hang in balance

Storm set to hit central US on Election Day as key midterm races hang in balance

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ICE raids in a California toss-up district spark accusations of voter intimidation

Federal immigration agents have fanned out across California’s Central Valley in recent weeks, stirring fear in Latino

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Taipei mayor gets angry reception at Pride after gay bar raid

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, in a close race for re-election, got an angry reception on Saturday

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Alabama Republicans thought they had drawn a safe US House seat. A Black congressman had other ideas

Democrat Shomari Figures of Alabama is one of several Black members of Congress who've had their House districts redrawn by Republicans in the wake of the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act

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Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans

Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans

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When buses stopped running on Brazil election day, 'Lula's Army' grabbed their car keys

When buses in the northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador inexplicably stopped running last Sunday, history teacher

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Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more

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Competing US, Russia resolutions on Western Sahara defeated in UN Security Council

Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution on Western Sahara at the Security Council on Friday, leaving the UN peacekeeping mission there without a