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‘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
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 hell 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?
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 refused to back the result, as President Herzog began 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
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.
US elects its first Black woman governor
The US has elected its first Black woman governor after Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s gubernatorial poll.
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.
El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Senate seat in Michigan
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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.