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.
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Oil Pushes Lower on Hopes to End US-Iran War
Brent oil extended its slide after tumbling more than 8% in the previous session as investors bet that a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections could accelerate efforts to end the war in the Middle East. Bloomberg's Onur Ant reports…
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Republicans Growing Blame Game, Musk Stocks Erase $130 Billion
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France braces for fresh protests in test for Macron's policies
Hundreds of thousands of protesters are expected to march through French cities and public workers to strike on Thursday, in a fresh test for President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest that have rattled his government and dominated…
Democrats won on affordability. Can they deliver it?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
Has Israel ousted Netanyahu for good?
Has Israel ousted Netanyahu for good? Israelis voted against Netanyahu's coalition in a decisive majority. Will the opposition bloc seize this historic moment and form a minority government with the Arab parties? And if they do, how will…
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.
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices Tuesday's midterm elections saw a remarkable wave of firsts that may have been unthinkable if US President Donald Trump had not spurred such…
Russia, China may be more aggressive if they feel Trump is on "his way out": Brookings
Russia and China may be more aggressive if they feel that U.S. President Donald Trump is on "his way out" after the Democratic Party flipped the midterms.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison
Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
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US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
Democrat Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the southern state; JD Vance pointed to the war in Iran as the ‘obvious’ culprit for Republicans’ loss Live results | How do you feel about the results? Sign up for…
First, France Had Riots and Protests. Now It’s Bracing for a General Strike.
More than 220 demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.
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The New Zealand Election That Could ‘Flip the Table’
Support for the major parties — led by two men called Chris — is cratering, thanks to dissatisfaction with the economy. Minor parties stand to benefit from a desire among voters for change.
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Voters Are Turning Out in Droves to Cut Autocrats Down to Size
In country after country stricken by democratic decay, overwhelming turnout in elections is making a difference.
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Voters Are Turning Out in Droves to Cut Autocrats Down to Size
In country after country stricken by democratic decay, overwhelming turnout in elections is making a difference.
Red, White & Royal Blue author celebrates Texas midterm results with a very familiar ‘binder’
Casey McQuiston's 2019 novel imagined a fictional Texas victory helping America's first female president win a second term
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Democrats look to reshape America after historic midterm victories
Party promises dramatic change in the wake of its ‘blue wave’
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Morning in America, twilight in the markets
Astonishing midterm election results will not repeal the turn of business and financial cycles
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Republicans paid the price for Trump’s failed policies
The president promised — but did not deliver — more manufacturing jobs and higher employment rates for native-born Americans
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The next US presidential race has begun
The Republicans and Democrats positioning themselves for a run at the Oval Office in 2028
Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars
Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars Submitted by Andreas Krieg on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:07 Regional leaders must use their influence in Congress to prevent another attack on Iran and negotiate a…
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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How the US Midterms Reshaped the Risk of US Iran Strike
Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar says the likelihood of US military action against Iran remains uncertain following the midterm elections, even as crude prices decline on market expectations that an immediate attack is unlikely. (Source…
US Marine dies in training incident at Japan military base, officials say
A U.S. Marine with the 3rd Marine Division died during a training exercise at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, and the incident remains under investigation.