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James Carville's mantra rings in my ears every election cycle: "It's the economy , stupid". The famed political strategist coined the phrase in 1992 but it's still relevant now, with the Democrats on track to retake both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, gaining powerful oversight roles over Donald Trump 's presidency. The result will probably h

Follow latest after 'epic' blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to Donald Trump.

Democrats take Congress as Republicans defeated in midterm races from Texas to Georgia

The Democrats have won the Senate and the House, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency. On this special episode of Westminster Insider, Patrick Baker is joined from Washington D.C. by our Global Politics Bureau Chief Jack Blanchard to unpack the election results and to explore what they could mean for […]

Democrats are making sweeping gains as American voters swung heavily against Republicans in elections for the Senate, House of Representatives and state governors.

De midterms zijn uitgedraaid op een feestavond voor de Democraten: ze hebben zowel het Huis van Afgevaardigden als de Senaat van de Republikeinen afgepakt. De Democraten hebben er ook heel wat gouverneurs bij. Ondertussen gaat het telwerk in heel wat staten verder.

Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.

After collectively holding is breath, much of Hollywood breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday night as Democrats posted a stunning electoral rebuke of President Donald Trump, his policies and the candidates he backed. By 9 p.m. PT, the blue wave had become a blue tsunami, sweeping liberal candidates into the majority in the U.S. House […]

Democrats swept Congress and won in red states. Here are the races that matter most for decarbonization, disasters, and data centers.

Rain could also intensify in areas from the Kanto region to around Shizuoka Prefecture on Thursday.

<p>Democrats won the US House of Representatives Tuesday and closed in on control of the Senate after a stunning victory in deeply conservative Texas, inflicting a sweeping midterm defeat on President Donald Trump’s Republicans.</p> <p>US media projected a Democratic takeover of the House, giving the opposition the power to obstruct Trump’s legislative agend

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Marinas are becoming the next big draw for luxury real estate, as the global wealthy search for homes to park their ever-larger yachts.

Going into Election Day, this midterm featured one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years. Now it is shaping up to be a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.

The Ekiti State Government has urged farmers to prepare for possible heat waves and weather variations due to a strong El Niño forecast for late 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-nino-prepare-for-heat-wave-ekiti-tells-farmers/

Drones have changed the face of war in the air and a revolution at sea is speeding up, with the potential to make a dramatic impact on the waterways of the Middle East. A host of drones are being rapidly developed, tested and deployed that will radically change how warfare is conducted at sea and could offer a significant benefit for the Gulf’s defences. Whi

The Democrats are odds-on favourites to win control of both chambers of US Congress, but painful defeats to Trump in the past come with a warning.

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- A relentless wave of cyberattacks on South Korean bank...

As a heatwave hits Nigeria, doctors advise eating water-rich fruits like watermelon and staying hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses like heatstroke. Read More: https://punchng.com/heatwave-doctors-urge-nigerians-to-eat-water-rich-fruits-stay-hydrated/

The expanded industrial action comes amid a wave of strikes and protests that have sparked unrest across Europe.

The Ninja Crispi Microwave stands out for its FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of a microwave with the crispy results you'd expect from an air fryer.

This is the second wave of cyberattacks to hit supermarket refrigerators in a month, spoiling food and disrupting supplies.

Dozens of store refrigerators across five countries saw their temperature raised remotely, following similar attacks that hit France last month.

The victim, a 31-year-old woman, was drinking with her boyfriend and acquaintance at Kallang Wave Mall when she went to the toilet and was attacked.

Severe thunderstorms are possible throughout the state's south-east on Tuesday, while a heatwave causes residents in the north to swelter.

The Kwara State Government has urged residents to drink more water and avoid strenuous outdoor activities amid rising temperatures to reduce health risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/heatwave-kwara-urges-residents-to-drink-more-water-avoid-outdoor-activities/

Scientists at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to fight glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Their experimental approach combines focused ultrasound, tiny nanoparticles, and genetic molecules called microRNAs to attack multiple cancer-driving genes simultaneously.

Health experts urge pregnant women and parents to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their children from the ongoing El Niño-linked heatwave. Read More: https://punchng.com/heatwave-pregnant-women-children-require-extra-protection-experts/

<p>German police fired a water cannon to disperse firework-hurling protesters on Saturday and were also pelted with other projectiles, as tensions rose at the end of massive youth-led protests.</p> <p>In Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne and dozens of other cities, demonstrators turned out for the protests organised by the group ‘<em>GenZ regelt!</em>’ (GenZ has go

Days before Election Day, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is stepping into the ring for a critical voting bloc in the Lone Star State: Hispanic men.

Read a recap of Nigeria’s top stories, including the biting heatwave, the dispute over an attack on Omoyele Sowore in Ekiti, and labour’s transport allowan Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-heatwave-bites-hard-sowore-ekiti-attack-fgs-transport-allowance-debate-other-top-stories/

Nigerians in several states sleep outdoors and take night-time baths to cope with an intense heatwave worsened by erratic electricity supply and high fuel Read More: https://punchng.com/no-light-no-sleep-as-heatwave-bites/

Senate arithmetic in this electoral cycle could spell disaster for the Republicans

Google parent company Alphabet saw a massive $500 billion stock plunge in its roughest day on record. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency exchange Binance was targeted in a $6.3 billion hack.

Thousands of demonstrators in Italy are taking to the streets angered by the high cost of living and spending on foreign wars. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY from Rome.

Raiz Invest’s funds under management grew 20.2 per cent to $2.4 billion in the September quarter, as younger investors drove customer growth and $69 million flowed onto its platform.

Anger over the actions of the Israeli government, including the devastating war in Gaza, has spawned a new type of antisemitism, according to a national report.

The DOJ is issuing new subpoenas in a probe of Alaska's U.S. Senate race and alleged efforts by Democrats to recruit a candidate with the same name as the GOP incumbent.

Toure, who plays guard and forward, is about to begin his freshman season with the Arkansas Razorbacks.

South Korea’s financial institutions have been hit by another wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the growing risk of AI-driven hacking in Asia.

IPB University berkolaborasi dengan Yayasan Dreamdelion Indonesia selenggarakan rangkaian program kewirausahaan ...

Acht historische oorlogsbunkers in Sint-Katelijne-Waver en Bonheiden zijn speciaal ingericht zodat vleermuizen er kunnen overwinteren. De bunkers kregen bijvoorbeeld aangepaste deuren en luiken. "Door de dikke muren zijn bunkers ideale plaatsen voor de vleermuizen hun winterslaap", klinkt het.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4000,w_6000/743980' alt='Protesters take cover behind a plywood board as French riot police and gendarmes use a water canon amid clashes during an authorised demonstration organised by labor unions in Paris, October 24, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS /

Globally, total number of heatwave days decreased from 2024’s historical high of 15.3 billion person-days for older adults and 2.3 billion person-days for infants

The Regional Meteorological Centre here had warned of rough seas due to the cyclone. The sea is expected to calm down by noon on October 28

The 1990s were a very different time — especially in Silver Lake, California — once a fertile neighborhood of artists and musicians and now a pricey hot spot. Three decades ago, the indie music scene was flourishing with homegrown acts like Beck and Rilo Kiley, based around clubs like Spaceland and the Garage. And for […]

As exuberance around the technology stokes fears of a bubble, the nation’s public pensions are starting to grapple with their role — and their risks.

The Saudi-led coalition against Houthis said Tuesday it intercepted wave of ballistic missiles and drones targeting two regions in Saudi Arabia, as the conflict with the Iran-align...

With interest in Japanese culture at an all-time high, TIFFCOM managing director Kaori Ikeda says there is an opportunity to adapt IP beyond anime and manga.

Anambra First Lady, Nonye Soludo, has urged residents to take precautions like staying hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses as the heat wave intensif Read More: https://punchng.com/heat-wave-anambra-first-lady-urges-residents-to-take-precautions/

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) plans to issue tenders for offshore sour gas developments, an export gas pipeline and enhanced oil recovery projects in 2027, as the state energy giant prepares a new wave of engineering and construction work. "The demand is real, and the timeline is set," Adel Al Yafei, Adnoc's senior vice president for group commercia

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Three 2026 election scenarios that show which party could end up in control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

As the US midterm elections approach, the trillionaire SpaceX and Tesla boss is making an expensive foray back into politicking.

Climate change, in particular, was responsible for two-thirds of the deaths, the report in the British Medical Journal said on Friday.

Artistic director Greg Homann says The Market Theatre is about ‘the diversity of the South African voice’. It honours that tradition with its inaugural Queer Fest.