STATE OF PLAY: Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power, with key races still hanging in balance
Democrats flipped GOP seats in Texas, Ohio, Iowa, North and South Carolina as a blue tsunami swept midterm elections far beyond expectations.
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Miliband criticises Blair’s slavery statement and defends Burnham’s plan for proper apology – UK politics live
The foreign secretary added that the UK will not shift its position on reparations Good morning. Wednesdays are normally the most exciting day of the week at Westminster, because it’s PMQs, but today (unless we get some mega surprise) all the action is taking place somewhere else...
Australia's Canva to restructure, affecting 22% of workforce
Australia's Canva to restructure, affecting 22% of workforce Reuters
BP taps Shell's Emma Lewis to head downstream business
BP taps Shell's Emma Lewis to head downstream business Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Lindt investors seek board shake-up at chocolate maker after CEO ouster
EXCLUSIVE: Lindt investors seek board shake-up at chocolate maker after CEO ouster Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries
EXCLUSIVE: Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries Reuters
No students pass HSC exams at 15 institutions under Cumilla board - Prothom Alo English
No students pass HSC exams at 15 institutions under Cumilla board Prothom Alo English
3 metro stations in Mirpur closed for hours amid garment workers’ protests - Prothom Alo English
3 metro stations in Mirpur closed for hours amid garment workers’ protests Prothom Alo English
China issues guidelines to boost consumption, investment through infrastructure upgrades-Xinhua - 新华网
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- China has issued new guidelines to strengthen consumption-related infrastructure, aiming to stimulate consumer spending, expand effective investment and foster a mutually reinforcing relationship between consumption and investment.
Explainer: How big money is shaping 2026 U.S. midterm elections-Xinhua - 新华网
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- In the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats are projected to flip control of both chambers of Congress, election forecasting agency Decision Desk HQ reported late Tuesday.
Chinese VP to attend COP31 summit in Türkiye, visit Georgia-Xinhua - 新华网
Chinese VP to attend COP31 summit in Türkiye, visit Georgia-Xinhua 新华网
Tokyo stocks end lower following volatile trading-Xinhua - 新华网
TOKYO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended lower in volatile trading Wednesday, with the benchmark Nikkei briefly plunging more than 4 percent, after media projections showed that Democrats had regained control of both houses of the U.S. Congress.
Montenegro, Albania seek NATO support to tackle Russian disinformation
PODGORICA — Montenegro and Albania’s defense ministers want NATO to send experts to help them counter growing Russian disinformation, as Moscow steps up hybrid attacks across Europe.
Europe wakes up to a blue tsunami in the US midterms
Overnight, the Democratic party has won the U.S. Senate and made decisive gains in the House. But this might not necessarily be good news for Europe.
How Texas went Democratic - Axios
How Texas went Democratic Axios
Asia Markets Get Midterm Whiplash as Selloff Gives Way to Relief Rally - WSJ
Asia Markets Get Midterm Whiplash as Selloff Gives Way to Relief Rally WSJ
Gold Climbs on Softer Dollar, Falling Treasury Yields After U.S. Midterms - WSJ
Gold Climbs on Softer Dollar, Falling Treasury Yields After U.S. Midterms WSJ
European Gas Market Braces for Trump’s Next Move on Iran After Midterms - WSJ
European Gas Market Braces for Trump’s Next Move on Iran After Midterms WSJ
The Truth About Donald Trump’s Sanity - Time Magazine
President Donald Trump has labeled numerous Americans—from Republican lawmakers to journalists—as “stupid” and even “treasonous.”
M'sian waxing parlour discontinues Brazilian waxing services due to 'religious values', online users puzzled - Mothership
M'sian waxing parlour discontinues Brazilian waxing services due to 'religious values', online users puzzled Mothership
2027: Isoko Nation Declares Support for Tinubu, Oborevwori - THISDAYLIVE
Thousands of indigenes and residents of the Isoko Nation turned out en masse yesterday to reaffirm their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2027 general election.
What the Democrats' midterm victory means for Trump's presidency - IOL
The Democratic landslide will give the opposition power to block legislation, launch broad investigations into Trump's administration and thwart his judicial and senior government appointments.
An evening of musical brilliance awaits at UJ Dean's Concert - IOL
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Cachalia speaks out on the Kempton Park murders while casting his vote - IOL
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has told IOL that police have made considerable progress in at least five murder investigations linked to the killing of women in Ekurhuleni and other parts of Gauteng.