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Ten unprecedented results in the U.S. midterms.

The ultra-American refurbishment elections have produced historic results, including the election of the first Muslim Senate and the first black woman governor of the state, as well as the arrival of other candidates in positions that have never been filled by persons from similar backgrounds.

South Africa: ANC at risk in municipal elections

The South Africans voted on Wednesday to elect their local representatives in an election that could further weaken the African National Congress (ANC) in power since the end of apartheid. These municipal elections are the last major election deadline before the general elections of 2029.

Farewell Botox, heels and big hair: Is this the end of MAGA women?

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 5: "Loser" and "Reborn in the USA" are just some of the headlines dominating the international press after the Democrats stomped to victory in the US midterm elections. What impact will their success have on the rest of Donald Trump's presidency? How will he govern with a Democratic-controlled Congress? These are just some of the burning questions after that vote. Also, do the midterm results signal the end of the MAGA woman and the "Mar-a-Lago face"?

What comes next for Democrats after midterm election victory?

With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades – a 2028 contest ​likely to expose the party's divide over how to win back the White House. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert has more.

Bent on leaving his mark: Trump's proposed 'Triumphal Arch' sparks backlash

Since his return to power, US President Donald Trump has been intent on reshaping the nation's capital Washington, seeking to leave his name and mark on it. After his involvement with the Kennedy Center, the White House ballroom and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Trump is now particularly keen on building a 250-foot (79-metre) "Triumphal Arch" – a project he claims is intended to honour the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Saudi Arabia claims to have intercepted a Houthis missile in the Medina area

Riyadh announced on Thursday that it had intercepted a missile in the region of Medina, the holy city of Islam. Saudi Arabia's coalition has attributed fire to Yemen's Houthis fighters. The latter regularly deny to holy cities. However, they claim numerous strikes against airports and infrastructure.

Houthi missiles fired at Medina intercepted, Saudi coalition says

A ballistic missile fired at the Saudi city of Medina, one of Islam's holiest cities, was intercepted Thursday, a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels said. The announcement came shortly after the kingdom's civil defence agency warned of potential danger around the strategic port of Yanbu.

US Midterms: Democrats say ready to negotiate and promise big changes

US Democrats are promising to leverage their landslide election win to bring down living costs and hold President Donald Trump's administration to account. They are set to take control of both chambers of Congress in January, but delivering on their agenda could mean striking deals with the very president they have pledged to rein in.

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US midterms: Elon Musk fails $440 million bet as Republicans lose

The 2026 midterm elections were the most expensive on record, with nearly 12 billion dollars spent during the campaign. Tech tycoon Elon Musk was by far the largest individual donor ever, injecting over 440 million dollars of his money to support the GOP. Tuesday's resounding Democratic victory showed the limits of his money, power and influence.

Bomb threats cause major flight disruptions across Europe

Bomb ​threats forced airliners to make unplanned landings across Europe on Thursday morning, the latest in a series of threats targeting flights in Europe. While no country has attributed blame for the threats, they come at a time ​when European officials have been blaming both Russia and Iran for what they describe as "hybrid attacks" and acts of sabotage. Moscow and Tehran both deny any such campaign. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.