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The midterms were a historic collapse for the Republicans, who were unable to overcome an unpopular president and an unpopular war.
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Why are people attacking food delivery robots?
A handful of food delivery robots from Uber Eats and other platforms have gotten kicked and knocked over in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Gas deposits off Cyprus are an opportunity for the EU, president says
Cyprus's president says natural gas deposits off the country's coast offer the European Union a chance to boost energy security by diversifying supply
University of Michigan students rally behind Abdul El-Sayed after his Senate win over Mike Rogers
Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate win sparked celebration at the University of Michigan, where young voters say cost of living drove turnout.
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Everyone’s Talking About the ‘Blue Tsunami.’ In Japan, It’s Complicated.
The New York Post used a Hokusai work to depict Donald Trump being swept away by Democrats’ midterm election win. Some in Japan were bothered by the imagery.
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SocGen’s Kabra Sees the End Derating Phase for S&P 500
Manish Kabra, head of US equity strategy at Societe Generale, says investors can lean into history as he offers perspective on market performance following midterm elections. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Netanyahu's position weakens as rival secures broad backing to try to form government
By Maayan Lubell and Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu's position in the post-election battle to stay on as Israel's prime minister weakened on Thursday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party withheld support…
Netanyahu's position weakens as ultra-Orthodox party withholds support
By Maayan Lubell and Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu's position in the post-election battle to stay on as Israel's prime minister weakened on Thursday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party withheld support…
Midterms over, Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades, a 2028 contest likely to expose the party's…
After sweeping midterm wins, here's what Democrats hope to get done in the majority
Democrats ran on lowering costs and stamping out corruption. Now that they've won, party leaders will have to unite a sometimes fractious caucus to fulfill those pledges.
Sen. Gillibrand says Democrats must end Iran war, hold Trump accountable. But how?
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
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British foreign policy is frozen in the ruins of empire
The impact on people who live under dictators propped up by Britain is immense. British voters have almost no say in what’s going on. The post British foreign policy is frozen in the ruins of empire appeared first on Declassified UK.
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer after legendary 23-year career with Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo's emotional five-minute video reveals the image he says he'll carry forever as he steps away from Portugal after 234 appearances.
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The GOP's Gerrymandering Failure
At the president's urging, Republicans gerrymandered new maps based on Trump’s 2024 performance, wrongly assuming the midterm electorate would match his presidential coalition. Despite their failure, this may be just the beginning of the…
‘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.
Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats
At least 11 planes from cities, including Dublin, Madrid, and Warsaw, were diverted or grounded over bomb threats that have been determined to be unfounded.
65% of Labour voters want Government to approve Rosebank oil field – survey
A survey found 65% of those who voted for Labour in 2024 support the development of Rosebank, the UK’s largest untapped oil field.
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.
Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government with backing of Arab lists
Israel's largest Arab list on Thursday said it would back Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, bolstering his chances of being picked over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who lost the support of an allied religious party…
Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu
Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday as the favourite to be tasked with trying to form an Israeli government as a religious party long aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to recommend him. President Isaac Herzog was…
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Redistricting Hurt Republicans. That's a Lesson for Democrats, Too
Tuesday’s political earthquake upended the balance of power not only in Washington, but also in state capitols. Democrats now control both the governor’s offices and the state legislatures of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Michigan…
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Google refused 54K-name petition, say campaigners
Campaigners oppose the development of a large data centre on a wildlife site at Thurrock.
We need to abolish the College Football Playoff selection committee after yet another embarrassment
Alabama at No. 5 and Kentucky at No. 6 spark outrage as the first college football playoff rankings reveal what appears to be a massive SEC bias.
US midterms: Elon Musk fails $440 million bet as Republicans lose
The 2026 midterm elections were the most expensive on record, with nearly 12 billion dollars spent during the campaign. Tech tycoon Elon Musk was by far the largest individual donor ever, injecting over 440 million dollars of his money to…