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Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

The Democrat defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan after a campaign marked by attacks on his faith, securing a historic milestone for Muslim representation in the US.

Trump links Republican midterm losses to Iran war and higher fuel prices

Trump says he has no regrets about launching the war despite its impact on fuel prices and backs Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth after the midterm losses.

Indonesia says ex-police chief may have committed 'treason' by tapping president's phone

Police have arrested former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other senior officers over allegations they tapped the phones of the president, journalists and other figures.

Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in midterm rout, dealing blow to Trump

A wave of victories in Republican strongholds gives Democrats control of both chambers of Congress, posing a direct challenge to the president's agenda during his final two years in office.

South Korea to investigate Korean War-era killings of civilians by military, police

The first-ever investigation will examine a list of individuals executed before, during and after the 1950-1953 conflict.

Trump says he is 'absolutely willing to accept' results as Democrats look set to win the House

The US president tells the New York Times he is ready to work with Democrats and suggests Republicans might have done better if he had been on the ballot.

Amy Acton defeats Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race to end 20-year GOP lock

Acton says Ohio chose unity over hate and division, vowing to work to lower costs and take on corruption.

Democrats win US House in growing midterm 'blue wave'

House results offer further evidence of the scale of the Republican setback, with Democratic gains extending deep into normally conservative territory.

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as first Black woman elected US governor

Former Atlanta mayor defeats Trump-backed Republican Rick Jackson, becoming first Black woman elected governor in US history and ending decades of Republican control in Georgia.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile towards sea amid rising US tensions

South Korea reports a projectile launch off North Korea's east coast, hours after Kim Yo Jong rejects dialogue with Washington over what she calls its hostile policy.

Roy Cooper snatches North Carolina's crucial Senate seat from Republicans in Democratic breakthrough

Trump's hand-picked candidate falls after a campaign dominated by cost of putting food on the table and keeping lights on, delivering a bruising verdict.

Democrats strike early as Warner wins Virginia and Ossoff clinches Georgia Senate race

Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Jon Ossoff won re-election in Virginia and Georgia as early returns roll in.

Trump rules out immediate Iran strikes but says US is 'locked and loaded'

US president says Washington is getting what it wants from its standoff with Tehran, while keeping military options open and continuing indirect nuclear talks.

Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of staging 'pogrom against democracy'

Gadi Eisenkot says Netanyahu and the Likud Party are "unworthy and unfit" to keep holding power.

Apple sounds alarm over AI accessing systems and making unauthorised transactions

Tech giant says AI agents could behave in "unintended or unpredictable ways", including taking actions without authorisation.

Spain's Transport Minister resigns after deadly Toledo train disaster

Oscar Puente steps down after a high-speed train collision kills 69 people and injures around 200, announcing new rail safety measures and withdrawing from election.

Muslim senator, Native women senators, Black female governor. These midterm races could make history

The 2026 midterms in US may deliver historic firsts across states and the nation. We break down some of the races to watch.

Gaza faces rising health risks as Israeli restrictions hamper waste collection: UN

"A wider range of critical supplies must be allowed into Gaza, with less red tape and more crossings open for deliveries," a spokesperson says.

Yemeni military conducts 1,200-plus operations against Houthi militia targets

The military says around 370 Houthi commanders and militants have been "neutralised" and 120 vehicles and pieces of military equipment destroyed or disabled.

Poland's constitutional turmoil escalates as rival judges convene, assault probe opens

Disputed tribunal assembly draws eight judges as prosecutors investigate alleged assault during confrontation at court, with rival factions contesting quorum requirements.

Israel's Netanyahu faces opposition backlash after Trump announces end to US aid

Officials in the Israeli defence ministry and military are surprised by Trump’s announcement, according to media reports.

Researchers trace massive anti-Muslim disinformation campaign to Israel

The campaign spread racist, anti-Muslim, anti-migrant narratives through social media advertisements, AI-generated videos, music and video game parodies.

Women make strides in top corporate roles, but gender gaps persist: UN

"Gender equality is a fundamental right, and the evidence is clear that it is also a powerful driver of sustainable enterprises and economic growth," an official says.

Greenland parliament clears defence deal to bolster US military footprint

Agreement with the US and Denmark receives 16 votes in favour and now awaits Danish parliamentary approval before entering into force.