Zelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will bring more US help for Ukraine
EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.
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Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal, agree $403m in loans
Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria's President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.
Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republican midterm loss
After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Donald Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision.
More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.
What’s delaying the US Senate election results in Mississippi and Alaska?
Ranked-choice voting may decide Alaska's Senate outcome, while Mississippi's race hangs on a knife's edge.
UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.
Vote counting underway in critical South Africa elections
Votes are being counted across South Africa after a record 29.2 million people registered to vote.
Israel’s Herzog accepts vote results, opens talks on forming a government
Move deals blow to Netanyahu's efforts to discredit the elections, in which he and his allies lost their majority.
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Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states
State leaders can hold significant sway over election administration, with implications for the 2028 presidential race.
Historic firsts redraw US political map in 2026 midterm elections
The 2026 US midterms delivered a wave of historic firsts for women, Black, Muslim, gay and Native American politicians.
Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.
Ohio’s voters tell Republicans: don’t take us for granted
Democrats flipped a Senate seat and recaptured the governor’s mansion in Ohio.
Giant banner of Trump, Vance and Netanyahu burnt at Tehran rally
A giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burnt in Tehran
Iran war live: IRGC says two oil tankers and tugboat caught fire in Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says two tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after using an "unauthorised route".
Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republicans midterm loss
After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Donald Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision. DW has more.
Democrats take House and Senate from Republicans in US midterm rout
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after flipping seats in Republican strongholds across the US in an election seen as a repudiation of President Donald Trump.
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Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections
Democratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections
The left-wing movement has won support for its views on issues like the war in Gaza and universal healthcare.
'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift
The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Palestinians, Israelis react after Democrats sweep US midterms
Palestinians and Israelis are divided in their opinion following the win by Democrats in the US midterm elections.