Democrats regain control of U.S. Congress and win key governorships
Democrats won control of the U.S. House and Senate alongside several governorships, including Texas and South Carolina. This shift in Washington creates a major…
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El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers to become first Muslim US senator
Progressive candidate El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win the Michigan Senate seat, making him the first Muslim US senator. His victory helps Democrats…
Swift Observatory faces uncontrolled re-entry after failed rescue
The 3,200lb Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is predicted to hit Earth's atmosphere on 4 November following a failed orbital maneuver attempt. The NASA satellite,…
Varda Space Industries operates three orbital manufacturing capsules
Varda Space Industries has launched three autonomous spacecraft to orbit 300 miles above Earth to grow pharmaceutical crystals in microgravity. These miniature laboratories aim…
Democrats seize Senate control and approach House majority
Democrats flipped the Republican Senate majority and are poised to win the House after winning several redrawn districts in Florida and North Carolina. Democratic…
ANC faces massive loss of support in South African local elections
The African National Congress faces a significant decline in support, with Ipsos polls placing the party at 30% amid widespread service delivery failures. Voters…
Democrats capture House majority in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterms, a shift seen as a backlash against President Trump following his 37%…
Andy Burnham expects EU trade deals to add £17bn to UK economy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to finalize three trade agreements with EU leaders in Brussels to boost the UK economy by 0.4%. The proposed…
Jon Ossoff wins Georgia re-election against Mike Collins
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff secured re-election in Georgia by defeating Republican Mike Collins. Ossoff raised $115.9m during the cycle, focusing his campaign on the…
Listyo Sigit Prabowo named suspect in presidential wiretapping probe
Bareskrim investigators identified former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other generals as suspects in an illegal wiretapping operation targeting President Prabowo…