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.
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Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials
Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
US House Speaker Johnson rants about Marxism after Democrat gains
US House Speaker Johnson rants about Marxism after Democrat gains
Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans
Longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins had held the seat for three decades, but was swept away in the blue wave.
South Africans vote in local elections seen as test for embattled ANC
Polls suggest the governing party could fall below 40 percent as voters weigh failing services.
Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm elections
The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first ever woman to be elected as governor in Ohio.
Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections
All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory
Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries has called the midterm results the start of a ‘great American comeback’.
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