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Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills | AJ #shorts
US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, as Democrats took control of Congress. However, he vowed to …
South Africa's Alexandra residents demand change over failing public services
Poor services and water shortages fuel anger in Johannesburg's Alexandra township, threatening ANC support ahead of local elections. #SouthAfrica #ANC #SouthAfricaElections #Johan…
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. Chatham House's Laurel Rapp says Congress may seek to limit the Iran war, but the pre…
US midterms: Water concerns and voter shifts reshape Arizona's election map
Water use by data centres, economic concerns and changing voter demographics feature in Democratic gains in Arizona. John Hendren reports. #USMidterms #Arizona #KatieHobbs #WaterC…
Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials
Voters placed ‘I voted’ stickers on memorials for Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota during the midterm elections. Both US citizens were killed by ICE agents earlier this yea…
Ebola outbreak: Misinformation causing deaths in DRC | The Listening Post
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record and efforts to contain it have been complicated by widespread misinformation. Nicholas Mu…
The UK’s “Glory Days” Under the Empire? #DohaDebates
The UK’s “Glory Days” Under the Empire? #DohaDebates #DohaDebates #AlJazeera #Capitalism #Governments #Corporations #Power #Empire #Colonialism #UK #Market
Mount Everest: Jost Kobusch attempts solo winter ascent without oxygen
German climber Jost Kobusch makes a fourth attempt to climb Everest's West Ridge alone in winter, without supplemental oxygen. #MountEverest #JostKobusch #Mountaineering #EverestC…
US midterms: Democrats win control of Congress in historic election result
Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 US midterms, setting up a major shift in power in Washington. #USMidterms #USElections #USCongress #Democrats #Sena…
US midterms: Democrats make historic gains in Iowa and deep-red Kansas
Democrats make major gains in Iowa and flip a Senate seat in Republican stronghold Kansas. Patty Culhane reports from Des Moines. #USMidterms #Iowa #Kansas #Democrats #USSenate #U…
Georgia elects first Black woman governor in US | AJ #shorts
Al Jazeera’s Matthew Torres reports on the historic gubernatorial election win in Georgia, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is now the first Black woman governor in US history. Subsc…
US midterms: Democrats take control of Senate as Iowa delivers key wins
Democrats are projected to take Senate control as Iowa victories highlight voter concerns over the economy and Donald Trump. #USMidterms #Iowa #USSenate #Democrats #RobSand #JoshT…
Republicans fuming after Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate blue
Shocked Republicans in Texas are trying to make sense of how they lost the Senate to the Democrats for the first time in almost 40 years. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow spoke to Ken Pa…
US midterms: Democrats win Texas Senate and governor races
Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa win historic Senate and governor races in Texas, prompting criticism from Donald Trump. #USMidterms #Texas #JamesTalarico #GinaHinojosa …
Democrat Troy Jackson unseats Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine
Democrat Troy Jackson has defeated longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine’s US Senate race, after representing Maine for almost 30 years in the senate. Subscribe to ou…
US elects its first Black woman governor | AJ #shorts
The US has elected its first Black woman governor after Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s gubernatorial election. She also became Georgia’s first Black governor after de…
US midterms: Democrats celebrate victories across key states
Democratic candidates celebrate victories in key US races, with speeches highlighting working people, healthcare and political change. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSu…
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to US Senate from Michigan | AJ #shorts
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gave an impassioned victory speech as he beat Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan senate race. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follo…
Democrat from Kansas elected to US Senate for first time since Great Depression | AJ #shorts
A Democrat from Kansas has been elected to the US Senate for the first time in 94 years. Christian pastor Adam Hamilton beat his Republican opponent Roger Marshall, cementing a De…
‘We defeated Goliath’: Texas Democrat James Talarico wins Senate seat
Democrat James Talarico wins the Texas Senate race in a historic midterm upset, ending nearly 3 decades of Republican dominance. He pledged to tackle political corruption, expand …
US midterms: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has declared victory in Michigan's Senate race, calling his election a victory for the grassroots movement behind his campaign. In his victory speech, Muha…
US House Speaker Johnson rants about Marxism after Democrat gains
US House Speaker Mike Johnson went on a rant about how Communism had killed millions of people after he expressed disappointment over sweeping Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm…
US midterms: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
Abdul Rahman Muhammad celebrates his Michigan Senate victory, thanking grassroots supporters and promising to fight money in politics.
Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio | AJ #shorts
Democrat Amy Acton has defeated Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first ever woman to be elected as governor in Ohio. The bitterly contested campaign also saw Ramaswa…
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory
Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries, poised to become the first Black House Speaker, has called the midterm results the start of a ‘great American comeback’. He is vowing…
US midterms: Democrats flip key House seats across Texas, Iowa and Colorado
Democrats flip House seats across Texas, Colorado, Iowa and Wisconsin, making significant gains in the congressional elections. #USMidterms #USElections #Democrats #Republicans #U…
Democrats secure Senate majority as counting continues
The Democratic Party has won at least 51 seats in the US Senate, enough for a majority, according to Associated Press news agency projections. Votes are still being counted across…
US midterms: Democrat Adam Hamilton flips deep-red Kansas Senate seat
Democrat Adam Hamilton defeats Republican Roger Marshall in a historic Kansas Senate upset, helping flip control of the chamber.
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, and the very first female black governor in the United States. …
Trump and Republicans trampled in the midterms | AJ Shorts
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher says Republicans are facing a worse-than-expected midterm performance, with the party’s internal polling having failed to anticipate the scale of potentia…