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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U.S. midterm election results: Senate, House and Governor shifts before and after
Democrats surged to full control of Congress in the November 2026 U.S. midterm elections, flipping the Senate and House after winning net seats across key battlegrounds and…
U.S. Midterm election Democrats win five governor races as Hinojosa, Bottoms, Haaland make history
Hinojosa becomes Texas’s first Latina governor, Bottoms the first Black woman elected governor in the US, and Haaland the first Native American woman to lead a state
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.
Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections
Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.
How big is the Republican midterms loss, and is there a silver lining?
The Republicans haven't been this weakened in Congress since 1990, but they did have some wins.
Israel’s President accepts certified election results in a blow to Netanyahu’s claim of vote fraud
Herzog's acceptance of the results as valid dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's effort to discredit the vote in which his religious-nationalist bloc lost its…
Pia Dandiya, first-generation Indian-American, wins U.S. House of Representatives seat from Florida
Ms. Dandiya, a former high school principal, bagged 51.9% of the votes to become the newest Indian-American U.S. congresswoman, as per the results declared
Hebron’s Israeli rooftop settlers threaten the city’s Palestinian identity
Israeli settlers have expanded in Hebron's Old City, with Palestinian residents' presence under threat.
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US Congress seat
Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.
U.S. midterm results may matter less for India-U.S. ties than for India’s room to manoeuvre in geopolitics
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s Republicans facing a major loss, the results could affect India’s position on the Iran war, Russian oil, the trade deal, immigration and China…
Jerusalem Daily: Mass arrests across occupied West Bank
Israeli forces bomb Gaza displacement camps and arrest 45 people in the occupied West Bank.
Iran hails US voters rejecting war while Khamenei warns hostility won’t end
Iranian officials see Republican midterm losses in a positive light, but supreme leader says US policy will not shift.
US midterm election results 2026: Key Indian-origin winners
Indian-Americans Suhas Subramanyam and Pia Dandiya won their seats in the US House of Representatives, while Vivek Ramaswamy was defeated in the race to become Ohio’s next…
U.S. midterm election results 2026: List of key winners
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 Senate seats, and governorships in 36 states went for election, with about 210 million people registered to vote
Why are Europe’s governments struggling to respond to growing protests?
Protests intensify as governments prioritise security measures over addressing underlying social and economic concerns.
Tennis great Rafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board
The 22-time Grand Slam winner is to be ratified onto club's board of directors.
Can Democrats stop Iran war, reverse Trump’s tariffs after midterms win?
Democrats can block Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations but don't have the numbers to override his veto.
Israel election commission rejects Benjamin Netanyahu charges of fraud
The Central Elections Committee said it had conducted an audit of 9,069 polling stations following complaints and was confident that the announced results accurately reflect the…
Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills
US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections.
UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action’s proscription
Rights activists say UK decision against Palestine Action is a 'misuse of terrorism powers'.
Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel remembered in moving tributes by football world
The 30-year-old died on Tuesday following an on-pitch collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
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.
America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship
An unlikely mix of political bargains and constitutional confrontation will define the next two years.
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.
Who is Abdul El-Sayed, first Muslim U.S. Senator-elect?
Abdul El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim to enter the U.S. Senate with his victory over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers in midterm elections
Musk makes light of defeats after record spend on Republican candidates
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is the world's richest man and the largest individual donor in the US midterms.
China must make extradition request if it wants two Uyghur men returned: Thailand
The two men, in letters shared last week, pleaded not to be sent back to China
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.
‘Call me senator’: How Abdul El-Sayed beat Trump’s hate to create history
The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.
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.
Who are the Indian-origin candidates in U.S. midterm elections?
Democratic lawmakers Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera and Suhas Subramanyam are seeking re-election to the U.S. Congress
Jaishankar highlights importance of digital public infrastructure at Commonwealth meet in Antigua and Barbuda
Mr. Jaishankar also spoke about India's recent Free Trade Agreements and other ongoing negotiations at the meeting
‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results
Iran's top negotiator says US voters sent a “NO TO WAR” message, as Trump's Democratic opponents take Congress.
Why Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump’s foreign policy
US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses.
Attack on vessel near Hormuz Strait: Deceased sailor hailed from Gujarat, kin plan burial in Oman
Nahim Ajij Gandhar was among the 14 crew members on board the vessel, which was registered at Bedi port in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district
Can Russia compete with the US, China and the EU in Africa?
Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.