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Democrats make sweeping gains in state legislatures amid midterm elections
American voters handed President Donald Trump a stunning rebuke in the midterm elections, sweeping Democrats into control of both the Senate and the House.
Deontay Wilder to fight Jai Opetaia on Fury-Joshua undercard in Cardiff
Deontay Wilder is set to face undefeated cruiserweight star Jai Opetaia in his heavyweight debut on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight card.
Democrats sweep midterms as voters deliver historic rebuke to Trump
A sweeping Democratic wave reshaped Congress and statehouses nationwide, delivering a historic rebuke to President Donald Trump.
Andy Burnham faces Labour civil war over plans to reopen Brexit debate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces fierce internal dissent and political opposition over plans to set out new options for Britain's future relationship with the EU.
Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as first Black woman governor
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson to become Georgia's first Black woman governor, ending nearly 25 years of conservative control.
Ride for the Rosette reaches Wilpattu as fifth stop in DFCC
DFCC Bank brought its leopard conservation campaign to Wilpattu National Park, engaging over 40 participants in a cycling event to raise protection funds.
US midterms: Trump acknowledges Iran role in democratic sweep
Following a midterm election defeat that handed Democrats control of both congressional chambers, President Donald Trump conceded that the war with Iran fueled severe Republican losses.
False bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe
A coordinated wave of malicious bomb threats targeted multiple passenger flights and aviation hubs across Europe, causing widespread emergency landings and military fighter jet scrambles.
UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action terror ban
The UK Supreme Court is hearing a final legal challenge against the government's decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.
Democrats win control of the House and vow to keep Trump in check
The Democratic Party captured the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, handing Donald Trump a legislative check and paving the way for Hakeem Jeffries as speaker.
James Talarico wins Texas U.S. Senate race
Democratic state Representative James Talarico has defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the Texas U.S. Senate race, shattering the GOP's decades-long statewide monopoly.
Gadi Eisenkot, Israeli opposition vow to form emergency gov't 'as soon as possible
Israel's opposition parties have backed former military commander Gadi Eisenkot to form an emergency government following a stalemated election.
Collins Dictionary names mogging as word of the year 2026
Collins English Dictionary has named the slang term "mogging" its Word of the Year for 2026, driven by a 210 percent increase in recorded use.
Spain's transport minister Oscar Puente resigns after deadly train crash
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has resigned following a deadly high-speed train collision near Urda that claimed 69 lives, just weeks before a general election.
Bomb threats hit seven European flights, no devices found
A wave of bomb threats across Europe forced seven commercial flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship to undergo emergency security sweeps and diversions.
Trump says Israel will stop receiving $4B in US aid by year's ...
President Donald Trump announced that the US will halt its annual funding to Israel by the end of the year, sparking immediate political fallout.
Reform UK Councillor George Madgwick Charged With 35 Offences Including Rape
Reform UK councillor George Madgwick faces 35 criminal charges, including 12 counts of rape, following an investigation by police and prosecutors.
Jesus de Miguel Dies After On-Field Collision, Police Investigate
CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has passed away at age 30 following a severe on-field collision during a second-division match.
Trump says US will end $4B annual aid to Israel by year-end
US President Donald Trump announced that Washington will halt its annual financial and military assistance to Israel by the close of the year following an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
European flights face false bomb threats triggering emergency landings
At least seven international passenger flights across Europe faced false bomb threats on Tuesday, triggering military jet escorts, emergency landings, and airport shutdowns.