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US midterms: What the blue wave means for Britain The Democrats have won the…US midterms: What the blue wave means for Britain The…
The Democrats have won the Senate and the House, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency.

Democrats win Congress, challenging Trump foreign policy Democratic control of…Democrats win Congress, challenging Trump foreign policy…
Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trumpâs handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy…

District-level advisory committees to be formed in Tamil Nadu to Tamil Nadu…District-level advisory committees to be formed in Tamil…
Tamil Nadu forms district-level advisory committees to address sales taxpayersâ grievances, meeting quarterly under District Collectors.
Access Denied The immediate provocation was Congress chief Mallikarjun…Access Denied The immediate provocation was Congress…
The immediate provocation was Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's "Modi ka baap bhi jaayega (Even Modi's father will have to go)" comment at a party event.

Wednesday briefing: What the Democrat midterms victory tells us In todayâs…Wednesday briefing: What the Democrat midterms victory…
In todayâs newsletter: A thumping night for the Democrats has seen the party take control of Congress, altering the course of Trumpâs second…

Tech billionaires suffer horrible night as Democrats drub Elon Musk's spending…Tech billionaires suffer horrible night as Democrats…
Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of…

League City voters reject Flock cameras The police department for the…League City voters reject Flock cameras The police…
The police department for the Houston-area suburb operates a system of 55 cameras.

US midterms: What Trump's defeat means for Europe and global Democrats have…US midterms: What Trump's defeat means for Europe and…
Democrats have won both chambers of the US Congress.

Ohio Republican Max Miller ousted from Congress amid domestic Despite Trump…Ohio Republican Max Miller ousted from Congress amid…
Despite Trump backing Miller, whom a House committee is investigating, Democrat Brian Poindexter will head to Congress.

Texas GOP's gerrymander could backfire in U.S.Texas GOP's gerrymander could backfire in U.S.
House races Republicans were heading toward losses in two U.S. Republicans were heading toward losses in two U.S.
Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major The result is…Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins…
The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.
Access Denied Suhas Subramanyam has been re-elected as a member of the US…Access Denied Suhas Subramanyam has been re-elected as a…
Suhas Subramanyam has been re-elected as a member of the US House of Representatives.
On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says The New York mayor…On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani…
The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.
Just a moment... Democrats have flipped Senate seats in at least six states…Just a moment... Democrats have flipped Senate seats in…
Democrats have flipped Senate seats in at least six states, including traditional Republican strongholds Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.

ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in Party expected to…ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans…
Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cuts.

Democrats on brink of retaking Senate from Republicans after Landmark…Democrats on brink of retaking Senate from Republicans…
Landmark victories in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina set to give party control of chamber.
Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat Democrat James Talarico has won…Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat Democrat…
Democrat James Talarico has won the Senate seat in Texas, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
Access Denied At stake in the US midterm elections are all 435 seats of the…Access Denied At stake in the US midterm elections are…
At stake in the US midterm elections are all 435 seats of the House and 37 seats in the 100-member Senate.

What can Democrats actually do if they win Congress?What can Democrats actually do if they win Congress?
| US midterm Democrats are fighting to win control of the House of Representatives and Senate in the midterms. Democrats are fighting to win control of the…

Georgiaâs Keisha Lance Bottoms makes US history as first Black Billionaire…Georgiaâs Keisha Lance Bottoms makes US history as…
Billionaire Rick Jackson was favored to win until ex-Atlanta mayor campaigned with Barack Obama and Jon Ossoff.
Bloomberg - Are you a robot?Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
The growing prospect of a Democratic sweep of Congress rippled across global markets, sending US stock-index futures and the dollar lower while boosting…

US midterm voters deliver verdict on Trumpâs second term | US Results will…US midterm voters deliver verdict on Trumpâs second…
Results will determine makeup of Congress and other key offices and could define presidentâs final two years in office.
Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat Democrat Roy Cooper has…Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat…
Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S.

First results in as polls begin to close in key US midterm Millions of…First results in as polls begin to close in key US…
Live - First results in as polls begin to close in key US midterm Millions of Americans have cast their votes to elect representatives in the US Senate and…