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Democratic voters celebrate El-Sayed’s Michigan win in election ‘blue wave’

Democratic voters danced as they celebrated Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan.

US markets rise as Democrats sweep midterm elections

Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.

‘We are still red,’ Florida’s first Black governor upon win

US Republican Byron Donalds reiterated his support for President Donald Trump.

No regrets: Trump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbing

Trump acknowledges Iran war played role in defeats but says he would launch it again.

Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attack

Tehran views midterm results as a rejection of Trump's 'war on Iran', signalling US frustration with foreign policy.

Ice hockey federation reiterates opposition to reinstatement of Russia

The CAS ruled last week to overturn governing body's exclusion of ‌Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Is Trump really a ‘lame duck’ after losing both houses of US Congress?

Despite losing legislative control, the US president still has strong executive powers to push his agenda forward.

Trump loses control of Congress

Democrats have made historic gains in the US midterms, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump.

Why is the western US still counting votes after election day?

Yemeni government forces claim control of strategic al-Jawf mountain range

The advance on al-Dahida heights, a strategic highland, comes as fighting escalates in al-Dhalea, Lahij and Taiz.

How big is the Republican midterms loss, and is there a silver lining?

The Republicans haven't been this weakened in Congress since 1990, but they did have some wins.

Spanish Transport Minister resigns over train crash disasters

Hebron’s Israeli rooftop settlers threaten the city’s Palestinian identity

Israeli settlers have expanded in Hebron's Old City, with Palestinian residents' presence under threat.

Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US Congress seat

Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.

Jerusalem Daily: Mass arrests across occupied West Bank

Israeli forces bomb Gaza displacement camps and arrest 45 people in the occupied West Bank.

Iran’s Khamenei warns Trump loss at polls won’t end US hostility

Iranian supreme leader says US policy won't change amid Tehran 'Fight Against Global Arrogance' day rallies

Why are Europe’s governments struggling to respond to growing protests?

Protests intensify as governments prioritise security measures over addressing underlying social and economic concerns.

Tennis great Rafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board

The 22-time Grand Slam winner is to be ratified onto club's board of directors.

Can Democrats stop Iran war, reverse Trump’s tariffs after midterms win?

Democrats can block Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations but don't have the numbers to override his veto.

Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills

US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections.

UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action’s proscription

Rights activists say UK decision against Palestine Action is a 'misuse of terrorism powers'.

Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel remembered in moving tributes by football world

The 30-year-old died on Tuesday following an on-pitch collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.

America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship

An unlikely mix of political bargains and constitutional confrontation will define the next two years.

Musk makes light of defeats after record spend on Republican candidates

Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is the world's richest man and the largest individual donor in the US midterms.

‘Call me senator’: How Abdul El-Sayed beat Trump’s hate to create history

The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.

‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results

Iran's top negotiator says US voters sent a “NO TO WAR” message, as Trump's Democratic opponents take Congress.

Why Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump’s foreign policy

US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses.

Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials

Can Russia compete with the US, China and the EU in Africa?

Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.

‘I will not delete my posts’: Inside Uganda’s crackdown on online critics

Uganda’s online critics allege abductions and intimidation as families search for missing relatives.

Houthis’ monthlong siege on Taiz creating misery for trapped Yemenis

Blockade prompts warnings of a 'catastrophe' as food, water, fuel and medical supplies are unable to reach city.

Who holds the power today? Governments or corporations?

Democrats win control of House and Senate: Key US midterms takeaways

This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.

Israel vote results confirmed as election commission rejects fraud claims

Netanyahu’s allies refuse to back the result, as President Herzog begins talks on who should form the next government.

Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress

Democrats flipped seats that had long been held by Republicans in a wave of historic leadership firsts.

From education to housing protests, Palestine’s flag spreads across Europe

Symbols such as the flag and keffiyeh represent anti-colonial struggles but some question their use amid mass rallies.

Indonesian president’s chief of staff dismissed over alleged wiretapping

Gov't says Listyo may have committed 'treason' after he is arrested and accused of wiretapping top officials' phones.

Syrians see Israel as biggest regional threat, followed by Iran: Survey

Some 97% of respondents to Arab Opinion Index for Syria say Israel threatens security and stability in the Middle East.

GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground

Trump's party dealt a setback as Republican bid to tilt Florida's House map falters on a strong night for Democrats.

‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks

The Democrat defeats Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan seat to become first Muslim senator-elect in US history.

Key takeaways from the 2026 midterm elections in California

Democrats easily hold on to governor's office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races.

Who determines Iran’s fighting and negotiating position amid US threats?

Iran is on the brink of a new escalation with the US, but negotiations are continuing.

Republicans fuming after Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate blue

Republicans in Texas are trying to make sense of how they lost to the Democrats for the first time in almost 40 years.

Democrat Troy Jackson unseats Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine

Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court

Government lawyers argued that social media use posed risks to children, and action is needed to protect them.

Palestinians return to ruined Hebron homes after Israel’s 10-day siege

Returning Hebron residents face significant economic and structural devastation after Israeli military operation.

Georgia elects first Black woman governor in US

Al Jazeera’s Matthew Torres reports on the historic gubernatorial election win in Georgia.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to US Senate from Michigan

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gave an impassioned victory speech as he beat Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan senate race

Democrat from Kansas elected to US Senate for first time since 1932

A Democrat from Kansas has been elected to the US Senate for the first time in 94 years.

‘We defeated Goliath’: Texas Democrat James Talarico wins Senate seat

Democrat James Talarico wins the Texas Senate race in a historic midterm upset.

Democrats deliver a historic routing to Republicans in US midterms

For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Democrat will now represent South Carolina in the US Senate.

FIFA’s Infantino ineligible for re-election, says former governance chief

Miguel ⁠⁠Maduro insists Gianni Infantino cannot serve more than three terms, pointing to FIFA's statutes.

Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers to win US Senate seat in Michigan

The Democrat prevailed after a stream of Islamophobic rhetoric from top Republicans and a turbulent end to his campaign.

Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means

With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.

Spanish transport minister resigns after train crash killed 69 people

Oscar Puente says he could not 'continue in office' after two major train accidents in less than a year.

US House Speaker Johnson rants about Marxism after Democrat gains

Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans

Longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins had held the seat for three decades, but was swept away in the blue wave.

South Africans vote in local elections seen as test for embattled ANC

Municipal failures have contributed to declining public trust, President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted.

Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm elections

The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.

Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio

Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first ever woman to be elected as governor in Ohio.

Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections

All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory

Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries has called the midterm results the start of a ‘great American comeback’.

Lula’s victory is a stress test for the Global South

Trump can still punish Brazil for pursuing an independent course. Can China offer lasting alternatives to US dominance?

Photos: Champions League and Tenerife fans pay tribute to De Miguel

CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after suffering cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.

Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor

Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.

N Korea fires multiple missiles, denies US claims on Binance hack

Kim Yo Jong refuses dialogue with US after denying responsibility for theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets.

Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia’s first black governor

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected Governor-elect of Georgia becoming the state's first black governor

Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat

Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a US House member.

Trump and Republicans trampled in the midterms

Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher says Republicans are facing a worse-than-expected midterm performance.

Iran says US reply to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes

Indirect talks continue as Trump says US military struck an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Tuesday.

Kansas elects first Democratic senator in almost a century

Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race.

Democratic Party wins US Senate in 2026 midterm elections

The outcome is widely seen as a rebuke to Trump's Republican Party, which won control of the chamber in 2024.

Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race

Acton is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006.

Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, wins return to US Senate

More than $500m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive Senate races in US history.

Talarico wins Senate race, ending decades of Republican dominance in Texas

Democrats celebrate Talarico's and Hinojosa's victories, redefining Texas politics after decades of Republican reign.

Nervous Republicans await results at Paxton’s Texas election party

Texas Republicans are anxiously waiting to see if the state’s attorney general can hold off his Democrat challenger.

Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina’s Senate seat

Andrews beats Republican incumbent Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, in a major upset.

Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia holding Senate seat for Democrats

Jon Ossoff has been reelected to the Senate in Georgia holding on to a key seat for the Democrats.

Democrat Roy Cooper celebrates flipping North Carolina Senate seat

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper celebrated his Senate victory in Raleigh

EU urges action as Germany, Romania and UK report supermarket cyberattacks

EU says supermarket hacks in at least 11 countries are 'not isolated', but a Romanian official suspects no state actor.

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats

Seven flights across Europe were targeted by suspected bomb threats.

Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as first Black woman elected US governor

Bottoms, a former adviser to former President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson to win the Georgia governor's race

Ballot shortages reported in Dearborn, Michigan

Reports of ballot shortages at several Dearborn polling stations have raised concerns over voter access

Kazakhstan releases second tiger into the wild

Kazakhstan has released a second Siberian tiger, this time a male named Amur, into a nature reserve.

Democrat Roy Cooper flips North Carolina US Senate seat

Roy Cooper beat out Republican Michael Whatley.

Scepticism as Trump says he’s ending Israel’s $3.8 bn military aid deal

US President Donald Trump says he plans to stop the annual $3.8bn military aid package to Israel by the end of the year.

UN elects five judges to International Court of Justice amid record cases

The election, held at UN headquarters, required several rounds of voting to fill the fifth and final seat.

Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Collins

Ossoff is re-elected to a second term, winning a key seat for Democrats as the party tries to retake the Senate.

FBI arrests man for sending over 700 threatening letters to US officials

The suspect, an Oklahoma City man, is accused of mailing hoax letters with white powder and treason warnings.

Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices found

At least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship received threats, but officials say searches found no explosives.

US Department of Justice expands its probe into Alaska’s US Senate election

The Trump administration is doubling down on allegations Democrats stood up a 'spoiler' candidate against Republicans.

Stevie Wonder endorses Abdul El-Sayed

American singer Stevie Wonder has delivered a last minute endorsement of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the US Senate.

Ballot scanner glitch disrupts voting in New York

There have been voting machine scanner failures at polling sites 50 km north of New York City

Iran war live: Tehran prepares ‘maximum deterrence’ plan for any new attack

Iran says a 'maximum deterrence' plan is ready against any new US attack, warning of an immediate response.

Where have there been technical issues so far during US midterm elections?

Some polling stations have experienced vote-delaying issues that officials describe as being minor.

First polls close in pivotal US midterm elections

With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.

US midterm election results live: Democrats win Senate seats in Texas, SC

Results are coming in from across the US as polls close in the midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake.

Raphinha, Lamal fire Barcelona to 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa

Barca took early lead through Lamine Yamal before Raphinha continued fine goal-scoring form with a second-half brace.

President Zelenskyy says US elections will impact war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has said that the US midterm elections will impact the ongoing war in his country

Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history

Pivotal Texas race for US Senate breaks spending records, with $573.2m poured into Paxton and Talarico campaigns.