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Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

In Israel, President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified election results and began talks with party leaders on forming a government. Analysts expect election results and local opposition to delay some U.S. data center projects. Sudanese factories are still struggling to recover from wartime damage and shortages.

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Two people, including a suspected shooter, died after gunfire was reported at a Tampa-area office complex.
NASA’s Swift Observatory reentered Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia, with most of the telescope expected to have burned up.
LIV Golf is expected to wind down after major backers withdrew support for a new version of the league.
AMD reported record quarterly revenue of $13.4 billion as data center sales nearly doubled, while gaming revenue fell 40 percent.
Fenerbahce beat Liverpool 3-2 in Istanbul, ending Liverpool’s winning start in the Champions League.

Democrats swept the U.S. midterm elections, changing the political balance in Washington.

The result could constrain President Donald Trump at home, but his authority over military action abroad remains broad. Leaders overseas expressed relief and caution, with no certainty that U.S. policy on Iran, Ukraine or its allies will change quickly. The prospect of renewed conflict with Iran drew particular attention as mediators continued efforts toward a peace deal.

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Ukrainian authorities raised the death toll from a Russian strike on an aid centre in the Zaporizhia region to 40, as rescue workers searched for people still missing.
Israel’s October 27 election produced no parliamentary majority, and President Isaac Herzog began consultations with party leaders on forming a government.
The World Health Organization approved trials of two vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with results expected in early 2027.
Millions of South Africans voted in municipal elections that will test support for the ruling African National Congress.

Democrats won control of Congress in midterm elections that also flipped Texas’s governor’s office and Senate seat.

The party also made gains in state legislatures and won control of the Texas House. President Donald Trump blamed the Iran war for Republican losses but said he would continue it. Democrats are expected to push to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts, though major changes would require Trump’s support.

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Hakeem Jeffries formally launched his bid to become House speaker, while Chuck Schumer is set to become Senate majority leader in January.
Polls underestimated Democratic support, with the national House vote on track to exceed the final polling average by about four points.
In Tampa, two people, including a suspected shooter, died after gunfire was reported at a Citibank office complex.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race with 52.52 percent of the vote, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

Cyberattacks changed refrigeration settings at French blood stores, but alarms protected the supplies.

Supermarket refrigeration systems were also targeted in several European countries, with reports spanning at least nine European Union member states. Authorities are investigating, and the attackers’ identity and motive remain unknown. In the United States, midterm results are expected to bring tighter scrutiny of artificial intelligence and data center projects.

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NASA said the Swift Observatory reentered the atmosphere over North Sumatra, Indonesia, after 22 years in orbit.
Democrats are preparing to take control of both chambers of Congress and have pledged to prioritize artificial intelligence regulation and investigations of technology companies.
Telstra said it fixed a messaging problem that sent some customers delayed missed-call and voicemail notifications.
Scammers are using AI-generated images and false stories about missing pets to demand money or gift cards.
Apple Maps has begun blurring satellite images of several U.S. military bases and government facilities, without explaining the changes.

U.S. stocks surged after Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Brent crude fell below $95 a barrel as traders weighed signs that Washington might seek to de-escalate the conflict with Iran. Investors also considered how a divided government could constrain major policy changes. Corporate earnings and economic conditions are likely to remain important drivers for markets.

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AMD reported record third-quarter revenue of $13.4 billion, with data center sales nearly doubling from a year earlier.
McDonald’s is testing lower-priced menu options at 1,900 U.S. locations and aims to introduce new offers nationally in 2027.
CVS Health plans to separate its retail pharmacies, clinics and mail-order prescription business into a new company in early 2028.
Evergy Missouri West has asked regulators to approve a rate increase of about $17.25 a month for a typical residential customer.
Out West Restaurant Group, Outback Steakhouse’s largest U.S. franchisee, filed for bankruptcy protection, putting its 61 restaurants’ ownership in question.

Liverpool’s perfect Champions League start ended with a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce.

Real Madrid kept their perfect record with a 3-2 win over AEK Athens, sealed by Federico Valverde’s goal in the 92nd minute. Manchester City beat Leipzig 3-2 after Erling Haaland scored the winner. Paris Saint-Germain defeated Villarreal 6-0.

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Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match.
LIV Golf is expected to wind down after BC Partners Credit declined to fund a new version of the league and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing.
Rafael Nadal accepted an invitation to join Real Madrid’s board of directors, subject to a vote by club members later this month.
Novak Djokovic’s loss to qualifier Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters ended his chance to qualify for the ATP Finals.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

In Israel, President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified election results and began talks with party leaders on forming a government. Analysts expect election results and local opposition to delay some U.S. data center projects. Sudanese factories are still struggling to recover from wartime damage and shortages.

Key Developments

Two people, including a suspected shooter, died after gunfire was reported at a Tampa-area office complex.
NASA’s Swift Observatory reentered Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia, with most of the telescope expected to have burned up.
LIV Golf is expected to wind down after major backers withdrew support for a new version of the league.
AMD reported record quarterly revenue of $13.4 billion as data center sales nearly doubled, while gaming revenue fell 40 percent.
Fenerbahce beat Liverpool 3-2 in Istanbul, ending Liverpool’s winning start in the Champions League.

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Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Democrats swept the U.S. midterm elections, changing the political balance in Washington.

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Democrats won control of Congress in midterm elections that also flipped Texas’s governor’s office and Senate seat.

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Cyberattacks changed refrigeration settings at French blood stores, but alarms protected the supplies.

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U.S. stocks surged after Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections.

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Liverpool’s perfect Champions League start ended with a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce.

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Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Democrats swept the U.S. midterm elections, changing the political balance in Washington.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Democrats won control of Congress in midterm elections that also flipped Texas’s governor’s office and Senate seat.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Cyberattacks changed refrigeration settings at French blood stores, but alarms protected the supplies.

Key Developments

Top Stories

U.S. stocks surged after Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Key Developments

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Liverpool’s perfect Champions League start ended with a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce.

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Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

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