Bavarian politician Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel
Aiwanger was Bavaria's Economy Minister and the chairman of the right-wing populist Free Voters party. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear.
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Palestine Action ban undermined confidence in anti-terror laws, Supreme Court told
Co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, is challenging the government's decision to proscribe the group.
Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
US midterm election results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses
A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.
Social media reacts to Democrats’ takeover of US Congress
Social media is awash with reactions to Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains.
Blue wave across America: do US midterms signal beginning of the end for Trump?
He asked voters to pretend he was on the ballot and they did. Voters across the United States chasing Donald Trump's Republican majorities from both houses of Congress. How big a landslide for the Democrats?
Musk-backed candidates lose US midterms despite financial backing
Shares of Tesla and SpaceX dropped after the Democratic party swept to power in America's midterm elections. Their founder, tech titan Elon Musk, poured over $440 million into Republican candidates and causes, the single biggest campaign donor in the election cycle. But his investment fell flat, as his preferred candidates lost races in Texas, where he has put down roots. We take a closer look.
South Africans vote in key municipal elections
In tonight's edition: South Africa's ruling ANC party faces a crucial test as millions vote to elect municipal governments. Also, Ethiopia has expelled six Sudanese diplomats amid accusations it's allowing the paramilitary RSF to launch drone strikes from its territory. Plus an ongoing humanitarian crisis deepens in Ethiopia, where renewed fighting has displaced thousands.
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Netanyahu claims 'serious concerns' of foreign spending to sway Israeli election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday cited "serious suspicions" around foreign interference in Israel's recent parliamentary elections. He claims foreign countries spent large amounts of money to influence the results, while the largest Arab-Israeli bloc called such accusations "political persecution".
The scandals and suspects surrounding Flávio Bolsonaro, according to the Brazilian press
The former president's eldest son, Flávio, had been linked to embezzlement charges in his own cabinet. During the campaign, however, his resume was exposed even further
Democrat leaders hail midterm election success
The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their party’s resounding victory in the midterms.
Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms
Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress. What does this mean for US politics and the world?
Iranians celebrate Democrat victory in US midterms
US President Donald Trump acknowledged the Republicans’ crushing defeat was partly due to the war on Iran.
Democratic progressive wing notches win in California Central Valley
Campaign focused on cost of living issues and backlash over ICE raids pays dividends for progressive Randy Villegas.
US midterms: 'Largely true' Iran war led to loss, Trump says
The US president still insisted he "had to do" the controversial war, after his Vice President Vance also blamed it for the Republican loss. The Democrats now control both the US House and Senate. Follow live.
The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 US midterms
Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.
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How US midterm results could reshape Trump’s foreign policy
US midterm results could reshape Trump’s political landscape and increase congressional scrutiny of his foreign policy.
Fact check: Examining viral narratives after the US midterm elections
As Democrats celebrate major gains, false claims about election fraud have spread. Viral posts alleging illegal voting and election rigging are intended to fuel doubt about the integrity of the vote. DW checks the facts.
'Once-in-a-generation event: Historic election a shocking repudiation of Trump & the MAGA movement'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Adam Jentleson, President of the Searchlight Institute and author of Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power, For Jentleson, the Democrats' sweeping midterm victory represents far more than the familiar backlash against an incumbent president. "This is a once-in-a-generation event." But electoral breadth presents a governing dilemma. Can a coalition stretching from progressive reformers to culturally conservative Democrats translate its diversity into legislative action? "Pluralism is not just a political strategy. It is actually a moral good in
Democrats warn Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ as anger over corruption drives midterms wipeout
Corruption in government was high on the minds of US voters as they dealt US President Donald Trump’s party a chastening defeat in midterm elections, toppling Republican strongholds like dominoes and flipping both chambers of Congress. Triumphant Democrats have warned the Trump administration to “lawyer up”; how they go about tackling alleged graft and abuse of power could shape both their own fortunes and the country’s politics.