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'The reason we lost is the war,' JD Vance says after Democrats take control of Congress -- The US vice-president was commenting for the first time since his party's resounding midterms defeat - Donald Trump has also acknowledged the Iran war was a factor.

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Democrat leads by fewer than 50 votes in surprisingly tight Mississippi Senate race - If Democrat Scott Colom wins the race, he could become the first black US senator elected in Mississippi since 1875. 31 mins ago

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French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits -- The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

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Champions League: Liverpool visit Fenerbahce before Arsenal and Man City in action -- Follow live as Liverpool visit Fenerbahce in the Champions League, with Arsenal and Manchester City also in action later

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Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer -- After their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory? -- Man Utd

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Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Gabriel -- Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenager. -- Football

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LIV aimed to 'destroy the European Tour' - McIlroy -- Six-time major winner Rory McIlroy says those connected to LIV Golf were expressing an ambition to "destroy the European Tour" at the 2026 Masters, only months before the league filed for bankruptcy protection. -- Golf

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'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper Owono -- FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

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Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night -- Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats. -- US & Canada

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Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor

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Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock -- Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election. -- Middle East

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Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral -- Police have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.

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Rwanda's army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA says -- The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.

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Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war' -- "We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat. -- Middle East

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Elon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterms -- The billionaire's political action committee (Pac) contributed $47m (£35m) to Ken Paxton's campaign. -- Technology

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Canada bars Russia & Belarus from junior tournament -- Canada will not ​let ice hockey players from Russia or Belarus take part ‌in the World Junior Championships next month. -- Ice Hockey

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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.

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Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else? -- Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

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Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money -- Owners say threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.

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Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery -- The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.

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Trump reacts to US midterm results: 'Democrats did a good job'

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Watch: Key moments from the US midterm election results

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Final moments before deadly Florida plane crash

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What the Democratic takeover of the Senate means for Trump

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How widespread is non-citizen voting in US elections?

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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. -- US & Canada

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US contractor gave Ethiopia secrets to help kill Tigray fighters -- The Ethiopian-born American citizen admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials.

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Secret police files released in Hungary, 47 years after fall of communism -- Critics say the move comes too late, that the files themselves are incomplete, and the move risks sowing division and causing unnecessary anguish.

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US midterm elections results 2026

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'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat

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Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly

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Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections

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How America voted in maps and charts

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Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'

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What are the US midterms? A simple guide

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Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change

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Zelensky gives Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefire

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Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan to become first Muslim senator

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Ocon dropped - is it the end of his F1 career? -- Esteban Ocon's career as a Formula 1 race driver is over - at least for the foreseeable future - after falling out with Haas. Andrew Benson looks at what the future holds for the Frenchman.

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Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon? -- BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

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