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Zelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will bring more US help for Ukraine
EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.
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Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
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What’s delaying US midterm election calls in Mississippi and Alaska?
Ranked-choice voting may decide Alaska's Senate outcome, while Mississippi's race hangs on a knife's edge.
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Vote counting underway in critical South Africa elections
Votes are being counted across South Africa after a record 29.2 million people registered to vote.
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South Korea to deploy military mission to keep Strait of Hormuz open
South Korea will deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team near the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the waterway open, its defence ministry said Thursday. Seoul said it would protect commercial shipping and energy supplies while ruling out military intervention in the ongoing US-Iran war.
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Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states
State leaders can hold significant sway over election administration, with implications for the 2028 presidential race.
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Africa’s richest man launches mega oil tank farm in Namibia
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched a fuel storage facility in Namibia to future-proof Southern Africa's supply.
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Historic firsts redraw US political map in 2026 midterm elections
The 2026 US midterms delivered a wave of historic firsts for women, Black, Muslim, gay and Native American politicians.
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Iran war live: Trump says war caused election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’
President Trump admits Iran war 'largely' caused Republicans' US election wipeout, but says he 'had to do it'.
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Giant banner of Trump, Vance and Netanyahu burnt at Tehran rally
A giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burnt in Tehran
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Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections
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Democratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections
The left-wing movement has won support for its views on issues like the war in Gaza and universal healthcare.
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Palestinians, Israelis react after Democrats sweep US midterms
Palestinians and Israelis are divided in their opinion following the win by Democrats in the US midterm elections.
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Netanyahu claims 'serious concerns' of foreign spending to sway Israeli election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday cited "serious suspicions" around foreign interference in Israel's recent parliamentary elections. He claims foreign countries spent large amounts of money to influence the results, while the largest Arab-Israeli bloc called such accusations "political persecution".
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Musk-backed candidates lose midterms despite financial backing
Shares of Tesla and SpaceX dropped after the Democratic party swept to power in America's midterm elections. Their founder, tech titan Elon Musk, poured over $440 million into Republican candidates and causes, the single biggest campaign donor in the election cycle. But his investment fell flat, as his preferred candidates lost races in Texas, where he has put down roots.
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US midterm election results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses
A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.
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Democrat leaders hail midterm election success
The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their party’s resounding victory in the midterms.
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McDonald’s tests new value menu as fast-food discount wars heat up
The burger chain is overhauling its menu and seeking to deliver a “clear and compelling value proposition.”
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Ukraine raises death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhia to 40 people
Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha. Rescue efforts ongoing despite interruptions by Russian drones.
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Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms
Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress. What does this mean for US politics and the world?
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