‘Knives out’: Will Congress impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterms loss?
Democrats can adopt the impeachment articles in the House but will need Republican backing in the Senate.
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Iran, Gaza, Ukraine: What will US midterm results mean for these conflicts?
Despite wins, Democrats lack the two-thirds majority needed to overturn a presidential veto and push through a law.
Visualising how the US midterms turned the map blue
Who voted, which seats flipped and who made history? A look at the numbers behind the 2026 US midterm elections.
Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance blames the war for the midterm rout as Democrats prepare to use Congress to rein it in.
It’s Gaza, stupid
The midterms sent a warning to both parties: Voters enraged by Gaza are rejecting politicians who back Israel’s wars.
Germany’s Merz expects Trump to keep ignoring Congress
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects US President Donald Trump to keep bypassing Congress despite midterm losses.
New Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know
Smaller parties hold the key, with major contenders expected to fall short of the majority needed to govern alone.
Israel’s opposition slams ‘toxic Netanyahu’ after Democrats win US Congress
Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ohio’s voters tell Republicans: don’t take us for granted
Democrats flipped a Senate seat and recaptured the governor’s mansion in Ohio.
Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.
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.
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'.
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
Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections
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.
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.
Social media reacts to Democrats’ takeover of US Congress
Social media is awash with reactions to Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains.
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.
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.
Iranians celebrate Democrat victory in US midterms
US President Donald Trump acknowledged the Republicans’ crushing defeat was partly due to the war on Iran.
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