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Wednesday, November 04, 2026 6:46 PM ET

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Anthony Zurcher: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now -- Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat.

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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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Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections

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Another 'miracle' in Istanbul - but this one hurt Liverpool - Liverpool conceded "cheap" and "messy" goals in their defeat by Fenerbahce, says boss Andoni Iraola, as former Reds hero Dirk Kuyt celebrates a "miracle" in Istanbul. 1 hr ago - Liverpool

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LIVE - Trump says 'largely true' Iran war to blame for Republican midterm losses but he would 'do it again' Vice-President JD Vance also cites the war as the reason for his party's defeat. Meanwhile, votes are still being counted for some seats in the Senate and the House.

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Bowen: Why losses at home could mean Trump takes more action abroad -- After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.

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Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing -- At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

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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.

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Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nations -- Dozens of cases are reported in Austria, Germany and Hungary, including a nine-year-old girl hurting her tongue while eating chocolate containing a pin.

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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. -- Africa

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Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever' -- Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather. -- Asia

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Secret police files released in Hungary, 37 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. -- Europe

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How voter shifts in Texas helped elect a Democratic senator and governor -- The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the state's long track record of voting Republican and what was different in this year's election.

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Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms -- Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.

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The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms -- For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.

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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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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.

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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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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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Final moments before deadly Florida plane crash

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With Congress flipped, what does Trump do next?

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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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Could Democrats in Congress end the war in Iran?

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British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK -- The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.

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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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Mugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury car smuggling probe -- The son of Zimbabwe's late former President Robert Mugabe will appear in court on 5 November with four other men.

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Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leaked -- In the letter, the late French actress says her partner Bernard de Chiara was "incapable" of giving "support, a tenderness, a presence".

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

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How America voted in maps and charts

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What are the US midterms? A simple guide

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Democrat leads by dozens of votes in surprisingly tight Mississippi Senate race

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Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly

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Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery

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What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress

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Haaland scores winner as Man City edge out RB Leipzig - Erling Haaland scores the winner to continue his formidable goalscoring record against RB Leipzig as Manchester City return to winning ways by collecting three points in the Champions League.

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LIV to wind down after backers withdraw support -- LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.

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An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel -- Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

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Valverde scores stoppage-time winner as Real avoid upset in Athens - Federico Valverde scores a superb stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid avoid an upset at AEK Athens to maintain their 100% record in this season's Champions League.

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Gyokeres stars as unbeaten Arsenal see off Slavia -- Viktor Gyokeres scores and provides an assist as Arsenal continue their unbeaten start to the Champions League with a win over Slavia Prague in the Czech capital.

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Como put nine past Lens to match Champions League record -- Como produced a stunning away performance as they put nine past a hapless Lens side to match the Champions League record for most goals in a game.

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