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Al Jazeera reports senior Democrats in both chambers of Congress celebrated what they called a “resounding victory”, but the report provides no vote totals or race-by-race results.
Control of both chambers gives Democrats more influence over budgets and oversight, while the implications for foreign policy remain uncertain.
Al Jazeera reports that the Democrat won California’s 22nd congressional district after campaigning on living costs, healthcare and immigration raids.
Al Jazeera reports celebrations in Iran as Donald Trump partly links Republican losses to the war on Iran.
The trials target a strain behind a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with results expected in early 2027.
The Democratic House leader estimates his party will win at least 255 seats, while final counts remain pending.
Online databases mark a shift in access to secret police records, while questions remain about their reliability and what they establish about individual responsibility.
Al Jazeera reports Democratic Senate victories in Republican-held states, a setback for President Donald Trump and his allies.
The report says a series of Democratic victories gave the party control of both chambers, but the supplied material provides no detailed results.
Democrats won both chambers of Congress while Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition fell short of a majority, sharpening debate in Israel over the alliance and the war with Iran.
The government’s plan would reduce or remove allowances for some students according to their parents’ income. The Higher Education Ministry estimates 22,000 students could be affected.
France 24 reports Democrats won both chambers in the midterms, with party leaders promising investigations while keeping living costs and the Iran war on their agenda.
The Searchlight Institute president calls the result a repudiation of Trump, while pointing to policy divisions that could challenge Democratic unity.
Al Jazeera reports arrests and proposed questioning of Palestinian lawmakers after their parties won 19 parliamentary seats. Claims of intimidation and election manipulation remain disputed.
The vice-president said the conflict was a reason Republicans lost control of Congress. Trump defended the decision to launch it.
France 24 reports European leaders want a reset in relations with Washington after Democrats’ reported midterm victory. The supplied report does not name the leaders or specify what a reset would involve.
Democratic victories in Maine and Michigan may improve the climate for negotiations, but Canadian officials say their approach is unchanged and US tariffs remain in force.
An Al Jazeera opinion article says veto power, White House resistance and party leadership could limit what Democrats achieve in Congress under Donald Trump.
The Tenerife striker died from injuries sustained in a collision during Monday’s match. Police are investigating under judicial supervision.
France 24 reports historic milestones in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Michigan and Georgia, though the supplied report does not name three of the candidates.
Ali Nikzad told Iranian lawmakers that Washington’s war with Iran contributed to Republican losses in the US midterms and said US pressure on Tehran had failed.
Thousands have protested after Arlinda Zekaj was killed despite repeated requests for protection, prompting scrutiny of police and prosecutorial handling of her complaints.
Iranian officials framed Republican losses as a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s war policy. Analysts say the results could spur diplomacy while hardening Tehran’s demands; the election’s effect on voters’ choices is unclear.
Donald Trump said the conflict and higher fuel prices contributed to Republican defeats, but maintained the attack was justified and said he would launch it again.
Historian Ian Reifowitz says the result repudiates Donald Trump, but vote counting and official confirmation were still pending.
Alarm systems helped protect blood products at three sites after a refrigeration provider’s monitoring and control systems were targeted.
Laboratories reported in four countries point to production activity alongside trafficking, while Nigeria’s drug agency reports a major seizure in Ogun State.
Control of both chambers gives Democrats more scope for scrutiny, but presidential veto powers and authority over tariffs limit their ability to change policy.
The network described the result as a major setback for President Donald Trump, while its supplied report gave no seat counts or certified totals.
An Al Jazeera Newsfeed item raises the question but provides no states, counts, results or explanation.
The Michigan midterms victor denounced attacks against him as racist; France 24 described his response as “humour and hope”.
Donald Trump claimed Republicans would have won if he had been on the ballot. France 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson linked Democratic gains to the president’s decisions.
Government forces say they seized Houthi positions and equipment in the al-Dahida range. The advance has not been independently confirmed.
Al Jazeera reports Democrats won House and Senate majorities, while some races remained uncalled and Republicans secured victories in several states.
After Democrats won both chambers of Congress, Republicans cited Trump’s policies and campaign conduct, while allies pointed to the midterm pattern and candidate weaknesses.
Demonstrations over varied social and economic concerns continue across at least eight countries, as governments balance public order with budget pressures.
The club’s board has approved submitting the tennis champion’s appointment to its General Assembly of Delegated Members. Nadal says he has accepted the invitation.
France 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze says Ukrainians expect no significant or quick change in Washington’s approach to the war with Russia after the Democrats’ midterm victory.
The figure is down from 42% at Trump’s first midterm election. His unpopularity has been cited as a major factor in reported Democratic gains.
Authorities are investigating alleged illegal surveillance of President Prabowo Subianto and others. Officials have not confirmed a connection between the probe and the military deployment.
The BBC reports Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His campaign centred on universal health care and a wealth tax on billionaires.
Donald Trump accepted the reported results and praised Democrats’ campaign, while criticising Republican candidates and warning he would veto legislation he opposed.
Democrats are expected to gain control of both chambers in January, expanding their oversight and spending powers while leaving them short of the votes to override a presidential veto.
The president said the war contributed to Republican losses and threatened to veto bills he called “insane”.
France 24 analysts link reported Republican losses to dissatisfaction with Donald Trump, economic pressures and the Iran war, while cautioning that Democratic votes may not signal strong support for the party.
Officials from Iran, Israel and other countries offered sharply different views on what the result could mean for Washington’s international relationships.
With more than 95 per cent of votes counted, the Democrat was reported to have more than 52 per cent in a race centred on healthcare, living costs and US military policy.
France 24 reports that concerns over noise and electricity use are drawing criticism from some voters, including Republicans, as Donald Trump defends construction.