The world, in perspective.

<p>Democrats were on track to win the US House in midterm elections, according to media projections, and were moving closer to a Senate majority after seizing Republican seats in South Carolina and North Carolina.</p> <p>The early results projected by media oulets were a sweeping rebuke to US President Donald Trump and the Republican Congress that has suppor

As of 8 p.m. on the East Coast, 16 more states closed their polls in the 2026 midterm elections. Among them were the battleground states of Maine and New Hampshire, which could affect control of the U.S. Senate. Tony Dokoupil anchors from Election Headquarters in New York.

How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2026-27 free agent class.

After an eventful Week 9, our bowl gurus take a look at how the postseason picture changed.

Despite narrower exit poll figures, opposition leaders insisted the result was a defeat for the government.

Israelis turned out in record numbers for their first election since the Oct. 7 attacks and the war in Gaza. Projections show opposition parties won more seats than the coalition led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, potentially setting the stage for a change in government. But Netanyahu's opponents do not have enough seats to form a majority, leading to weeks of

<p>This blog had now closed – our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/28/israel-election-results-live-updates-exit-polls-netanyahu-likud-eisenkot-latest-news">live Israel election results coverage continues here</a></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/28/israel-election-results-live-updates-exit-polls-n

After big wins and surprising upsets, our bowl gurus take a look at how the postseason picture changed.

Following an exhilarating Week 7, our bowl gurus take a look at how the postseason picture changed.