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Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly

From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

5 hrs ago

Democrat leads by fewer than 50 votes in surprisingly tight Mississippi Senate race

If Democrat Scott Colom wins the race, he could become the first black US senator elected in Mississippi since 1875.

Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'

He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.

7 hrs ago

Supporters react to the Democrat victory in Atlanta, Georgia

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night

Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

11 hrs ago

Hinojosa and Talarico cheers two takeaway drinks at an event in Austin after election gains

Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections

Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.

3 hrs ago

Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan to become first Muslim senator in US history

El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.

7 hrs ago

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Watch: Winners address supporters after midterms victories

Democrats have won control of the Senate and House of Representatives, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.

10 hrs ago

US midterm elections

Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock

Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.

Middle East

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Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral

Police have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.

'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper Owono

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

49 mins ago

Football

Rwanda's army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA says

The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.

File photo showing Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland (20 June 2026)

Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'

"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.

30 mins ago

Middle East

A head shot of Elon Musk, with brown hair and a white shirt and black jacket, looking side on.

Elon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterms

The billionaire's political action committee (Pac) contributed $47m (£35m) to Ken Paxton's campaign.

Technology

An employee cleans freezers that are out of power at an ICA supermarket in Odengatan in Stockholm.

French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits

The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

Technology

Canada bars Russia & Belarus from junior tournament

Canada will not let ice hockey players from Russia or Belarus take part ‌in the World Junior Championships next month.

10 hrs ago

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Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?

BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

Triathlon

A close-up photo of five women. Two are wearing yellow ANC headscarves and white ANC T-shirts while looking at the camera. Another is wearing a yellow ANC T-shirt and turquoise headscarf while looking across the frame.

ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline

As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.

Wearing a black rollneck top, Lotte Underwood sits at her desk with her laptop in front of her.

Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?

Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

17 hrs ago

Technology

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Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'

The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

17 hrs ago

Culture

Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery

The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.

11 hrs ago

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UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo

A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.

20 mins ago

Armed members of Afar militia stand at a checkpoint in Ethiopia

US contractor gave Ethiopia secrets to help kill Tigray fighters

The Ethiopian-born American citizen admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials.

7 hrs ago

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Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change

The cereal giant has changed the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, sparking a backlash online.

Business

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Rwanda's army team removed from Africa basketball league after US sanctions, NBA says

The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.

Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral

Police have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.

Sport

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Champions League: Liverpool visit Fenerbahce before Arsenal and Man City in action

Follow live as Liverpool visit Fenerbahce in the Champions League, with Arsenal and Manchester City also in action later

'Most difficult days of my life' for Owono after De Miguel death

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

49 mins ago

Football

Sweeney demands discipline from card-happy England

England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

29 mins ago

England

Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Gabriel

Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenager.

Football

Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer

After their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory?

Man Utd

Alexander Zverev holds a tennis racquet in his right hand and holds the same hand up to his mouth. He wears a dark headband and a light-coloured tennis shirt

Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one

After a defeat at the Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev complains that he is the only player who has had "to explain why it's OK" for him to be top of the rankings.

21 mins ago

Tennis

Ocon dropped - is it the end of his F1 career?

Esteban Ocon's career as a Formula 1 race driver is over - at least for the foreseeable future - after falling out with Haas. Andrew Benson looks at what the future holds for the Frenchman.