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The Democratic Party gained control of the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.

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

Result marks end of a culture-wars era in US politics and the return of economic issues to the centre of the political contest

Democrats captured Senate and House majorities, flipping Republican strongholds as voters punished Trump over economic pressures, rising fuel costs and the Iran war.

Democrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections on Wednesday, flipping key Republican-held seats in Congress.

Today on Trending Middle East , the Democratic party is projected to win control of the US Congress in the midterm elections , reports say. The result could influence the next stage of the US-Iran war. In a last-minute bid to woo voters, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington would end its nearly $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel at th

The party seized control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in a “blue tsunami” as Americans rebelled against an unpopular president and his war in Iran.

With massive upsets in deep red states and stunning wins in Texas, Democrats have redrawn the political map—and decisively taken the House and Senate.

US futures reverse early losses as analysts say divided government reduces policymaking risks

Live updates: Follow the latest news on US midterms US stock futures and Asian equities tumbled along with the dollar as early results from the midterm polls rippled through markets, threatening President Donald Trump’s agenda as the Democratic party looked poised for a sweep. Futures for the benchmark S&P 500 index slid 1.06 per cent, at 6.30am time, giving

In an outcome seen as a backlash to President Donald Trump, Democrats decisively won control of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. The Senate’s flip to the Democrats was called by CNN at 11:35 p.m. ET, with the network projecting the party had won at least 51 seats […]

Wall Street markets rose on Wednesday, reversing sharp early losses as Democrats continue to gain ground in the US midterm elections.

Young Europeans are increasingly protesting against a political and economic system they believe has stripped them of security, opportunity and a better future. South Africa’s deeply frustrated and economically marginalised youth could eventually follow suit if inequality, unemployment and political failure remain unaddressed.

Chittoor, Annamayya and Sri Sathya Sai districts together account for 12 municipalities; in Kuppam, arguments between TDP and YSRCP cadres over alleged irregularities in three wards briefly created tension, but police intervened before the situation escalated

Follow our live coverage of the US midterm elections, where several critical races could have major consequences for Donald Trump’s presidency.

Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in an election that's widely viewed as a rebuke of President Trump. Follow live updates here.

At least a dozen Ukrainian truck drivers were arrested this summer, according to a representative for Ukraine. Several remain in detention.

Counting of votes under way in 92 urban local bodies across Andhra Pradesh; results expected through the day

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US authorities have accused several foreigners of unlawfully registering to vote in the country, and among those recently charged are two South Africans – Hester Weihmann and Hanlie Venter. The case against Weihmann is connected with a judge whom the US now wants recused because of his ‘unvarnished political view’ on America’s controversial immigration enfor

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A fire swept through 79 houses in the Patthana Bon Kai community in Bangkok in the early hours of Monday. There were no injuries reported.

Tens of thousands take to the streets across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.

Protesters have clashed with police in Paris for the third week in a row as demonstrations were also seen in other parts of Europe, including Germany and Italy.

Hundreds of thousands of protesters, inspired by frustrated high school students, take to the streets across France in demonstrations over living costs and education.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as some 320,000 people nationwide took to the streets.

About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country after French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween.

Young people in Germany have taken to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe. DW has more.

Young people in Germany have taken to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe. DW has more.

Massive protests were sweeping Europe on Saturday as part of demonstrations driven by the cost of living and deficient public services, with police bracing for potential violence after recent looting and riots.

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The telecoms giant Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is to axe thousands of jobs as it slashes its cost base amid investor concerns about its ability to service its £22bn debt mountain.

Young people in Germany are taking to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe. DW has more.

PARIS (AP) — Thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education.

Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.

The Osun State Government has announced plans to recruit able-bodied men and women as ad hoc road sweepers to enhance sanitation across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-to-recruit-road-sweepers-for-sanitation/

“Paddington the Musical” is sticking around London a little longer. The hit stage adaptation of Michael Bond’s beloved children’s books has extended its West End run through June 25, 2028, as the production approaches its first anniversary at the Savoy Theatre. The extension comes following a record-tying seven wins at the 2026 Olivier Awards, including […]

China has more than 50 navy and other official vessels operating in a wide swath of sea stretching from southern Japan down to Taiwan and off the Philippines, a senior Taiwan official said, calling the threat level "obvious"

The Hawks won their ninth Japan Series title since 2011 and their eighth since 2014 to bolster their status as one of the top dynasties in NPB history.

The compulsion of ensuring political survival in challenging environment has brought the Opposition allies together not only at the top level, but also at grassroots

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The biggest upset for the Congress came from Bengaluru Teachers constituency where five-time MLC and former Deputy Chairman Puttanna lost to NDA candidate A.P. Ranganath.

The Australian Diamonds defeat the Silver Ferns 68-58 in front of a sold-out Melbourne crowd, but ultimately lose the prestigious trans-Tasman series 3-1.

The Brewers, who squandered a 12th-inning lead, are still up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. Game 5 is set for Wednesday in St. Petersburg.

ESPN MLB reporter Jorge Castillo joins ABC News to break down the Brewers' postseason run and the Rays' chances of a historic comeback.

Event contract exchanges see a two-in-three chance that Democrats take control of both the House and Senate.

There have been 21 sweeps in World Series history. Check out the all-time list of dominant performances on MLB's biggest stage now.

The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is an oasis-like place for honoring the Americans who served and lost their lives in combat to liberate Kuwait in the early 1990s

Jackson Chourio went 4-for-5 at the plate, scored twice, stole a base and also drove in a run in the Brewers' historic eight-run fifth inning.

The ruling Telugu Desam Party-led alliance has practically gained control of the local body after sweeping 32 of the 36 wards without a single contest; YSRCP leaders claim their candidates were physically blocked from entering and submitting paperwork, effectively elbowing them out of the democratic race

Typhoon Champi brings wind and rain to parts of East Asia, and the search for a new James Bond. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.