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Democrats take control of US Congress as voters reject Trump's Republicans

President Trump acknowledges the Iran war, and higher fuel prices, were factors in the Republicans' defeat - and says Democrats "did a good job" in the midterm elections.

Supporters cheer while watching early results during a watch party for Democratic US Senate candidate Troy Jackson in Portland, Maine, on 3 November 2026

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic wins

Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

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How America voted in maps and charts

See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

Supporters react to the Democrat victory in Atlanta, Georgia

Ecstatic scenes and historic moments: What's happened so far in the midterms

Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.

Florida Republican congressman Byron Donalds speaks to voters at a campaign rally in November

Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor

Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.

Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash

At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

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Europe

A close-up photo of five women. Two are wearing yellow ANC headscarves and white ANC T-shirts while looking at the camera. Another is wearing a yellow ANC T-shirt and turquoise headscarf while looking across the frame.

ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline

As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.

6 hrs ago

Africa

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats

Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

9 hrs ago

Europe

Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack

An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.

14 hrs ago

Technology

A young man wearing a cap and glasses is held by police officers

Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt

Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.

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US & Canada

A crater from the private jet that crashed in Palm Beach, Florida, is shown

NTSB says crucial plane parts found three miles from Florida crash site

The NTSB said because the parts were found far from the accident site, they fell off before the crash.

8 hrs ago

US & Canada

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Young NYC Marathon runner collapses and dies two miles from finish line

The city medical examiner's office said it is still investigating Rachel Apa's cause of death.

9 hrs ago

US & Canada

The unidentified shell-shaped object lying in the sand

Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".

2 hrs ago

Asia

Libya's top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothes

Andrew called to give evidence in fraud trial in December

US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections

Trump says US 'won't be paying Israel' by end of year

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some English GP surgeries soon

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Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'

The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

5 hrs ago

Culture

A woman with brown curly hair is holding up a missing cat poster. She is wearing a red and white striped jumper and is sitting in her living room

Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money

Owners says threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.

5 hrs ago

Birmingham & Black Country

Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL60, leads Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-23, Esteban Ocon, Alpine A523, and the remainder of the field in the Qatar Grand Prix

How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict

BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.

14 hrs ago

Sport

People gather along a waterfront promenade in Singapore under hazy skies, with the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino complex visible in the background through reduced visibility.

Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache

Governments in Singapore and Malaysia are split between anxious citizens and an irascible neighbour.

1 day ago

Asia

A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job at Man Utd?

At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?

5 hrs ago

Man Utd

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Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital

At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.

13 hrs ago

Europe

Prince William looking sombre. He is wearing a dark blue suit with a white shirt and a black tie. He is glancing off to his right

Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change

The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

7 hrs ago

Wales

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Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'

CEO Melanie Perkins says more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles.

6 hrs ago

Business

Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack

An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.

14 hrs ago

Technology

Tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson and his wife Helen pose for a photo with their two young children in front of a lake

Jet may have broken apart before Florida crash, officials say, as family named among victims

Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, and their two children - Emma, four, and Charlie, two - died after the plane nosedived.

16 hrs ago

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A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?

At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?

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Emery takes positives, but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have "work to do" to reach Barcelona's level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.

6 hrs ago

Aston Villa

Westwood 'unemployed' amid LIV uncertainty as Rahm discusses exit

Former world number one Lee Westwood says he has not signed for LIV 2.0, while two-time major champion Jon Rahm did not want to "follow the path" of the proposed version.

13 hrs ago

Golf

PSG score four in first 17 minutes and thrash Villarreal

Paris St-Germain score four times within the first 17 minutes as they put six past Villarreal in the Champions League.

Fernandes critical of media 'lies' about Carrick relationship

Bruno Fernandes says "a lot of lies" have been reported about his relationship with Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick.

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Man Utd beat Roma - the other great Champions League comebacks

Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 - but what are the other best fightbacks in Champions League history?

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Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel

Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.

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Democrats take control of US Congress as voters reject Trump's Republicans

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic wins

How America voted in maps and charts

Ecstatic scenes and historic moments: What's happened so far in the midterms

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor

BBC reports from Texas as Democrats win Senate seat

What the Democratic takeover of the Senate means for Trump

Greg Abbott concedes race for Texas governor

Keisha Lance Bottoms reacts to historic Georgia governor win

Darline Graham speaks after losing late brother's Senate seat

Vivek Ramaswamy concedes after bitter Ohio battle

South Carolina Democrat Senator-elect: 'We just made history'

Moment South Carolina Senate seat is projected to flip blue

Collins: 'Results may not be what we wanted' in Georgia

Senator-elect Chris Pappas celebrates New Hampshire win

Moment the first projected result comes in

Alaskan voters on the two Dan Sullivans

Nasa astronaut votes from space

When will we know the results?

Trump's pitch to voters at Reflecting pool

'I'm voting for a brighter future for Georgia'

Iowa voters on the issues driving them at the ballot box

What do people at this Texas polling station think?

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Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash

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Young NYC Marathon runner collapses and dies two miles from finish line

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Libya's top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothes

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A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?

Emery takes positives, but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level

Westwood 'unemployed' amid LIV uncertainty as Rahm discusses exit

PSG score four in first 17 minutes and thrash Villarreal

Fernandes critical of media 'lies' about Carrick relationship

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Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel