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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.
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins Georgia US Senate race
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: Polls to start closing in some states
Polls to start closing in waves across the country, with the earliest closures at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.
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.
Netanyahu’s eight-seat problem
Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc won the most seats in the general election, but forming a government is another battle
Palestinian families return home after Israeli siege of Hebron
Palestinian families return home after Israeli siege of Hebron
US astronauts vote from space in 2026 midterm elections
NASA astronaut Anil Menon demonstrated on social media how he cast his ballot for Harris County in Texas, from space.
Kyiv protest raises suspicions of possible Russian orchestration
Ukraine is investigating clashes between protesters and authorities at a military dormitory near Kyiv.
Michigan voters face crucial choice as Trump’s grip on Congress is tested
Michigan’s closely contested Senate race and voter concerns over the economy are putting Trump’s control of Washington.
Michigan US Senate race: Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race
Abdul El-Sayed hopes to become the first Muslim US senator as Michigan's Senate race reaches its critical final hours.
Severe weather disrupts election day across several US states
Flash floods, torrential rain and tornadoes have disrupted midterm election day in several US states.
Yemen gov’t accuses IRGC, Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back Houthis
Yemeni interior minister says foreign involvement expanded beyond arms and training to directing military operations.
Palestinian Americans turn to US flags to protect West Bank homes
Palestinian Americans in the occupied West Bank are putting up US flags, to fend off pogroms by Israeli settlers.
UK’s King Charles expresses ‘sorrow’ in Antigua over slave trade
Caribbean nations call for reparations as King Charles stops short of issuing an apology for colonial-era slavery.
Greenland parliament approves security deal with US, Denmark
Lawmakers vote 16-0 for trilateral agreement signed in September, while seven abstained.
Jerusalem Daily: Israel detains Al Jazeera journalist in Hebron raids
Al Jazeera journalist Montaser Nassar was detained in raids near Hebron.
Russian strikes on Dnipro kill two, injure 20 others
Russian strikes on Dnipro damaged residential areas and several medical facilities.
South Carolina shrimpers weigh costs, vote in crucial US midterms
Shrimpers worry about fuel costs, tariffs and Trump's proposed cuts to the agency that provides vital weather data.