From education to housing protests, Palestine’s flag spreads across Europe
Symbols such as the flag and keffiyeh represent anti-colonial struggles but some question their use amid mass rallies.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-11-04
Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC
Helen Zille, the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, delivering remarks in Mamelodi, South Africa, on Saturday at the party’s final campaign rally ahead of elections on Wednes...
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‘A deep sense of deceit’: Young Republicans reckon with US midterms rout
President’s foreign policy and scandals blamed for crushing defeat by New York Young Republican Club members
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Chernobyl’s Dogs May Be Evolving, but Scientists Don’t Know Why
A new study found evidence of natural selection in the dogs of Chernobyl, but it’s still unclear what drove these genetic differences and what evolutionary advantages they may provide.
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Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
President Isaac Herzog may push for a broad, unity government after the fractious election, analysts say.
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Parker appointed West Ham head coach
West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as their new head coach.
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Key takeaways from the 2026 midterm elections in California
Democrats easily hold on to governor's office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races.
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Who determines Iran’s fighting and negotiating position amid US threats?
Iran is on the brink of a new escalation with the US, but negotiations are continuing.
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A Table for Fortune by William T Vollmann review – a hugely ambitious 3,000-page portrait of America’s decline
This insider’s history of the CIA explores the last 50 years of US foreign policy with granular detail and mordant humourThe 250th year of the American experiment seems to invite a reckoning. For a...
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Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint review – Dickensian festive Britpic decorated by selection box of familiar faces
A cast including Richard E Grant, Celia Imrie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Nigel Planer warm up a formulaic narrative about a imperilled retirement communityThe annual drive to expand the festive film ca...
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Miliband criticises Blair’s slavery statement and defends Burnham’s plan for proper apology – UK politics live
The foreign secretary added that the UK will not shift its position on reparations Good morning. Wednesdays are normally the most exciting day of the week at Westminster, because it’s PMQs, but to...
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Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat
President Trump bid goodbye to supporters before walking offstage after a rally in Salina, Kan. on Sunday. His Republican Party fared poorly during the midterm elections.
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Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court
Government lawyers argued that social media use posed risks to children, and action is needed to protect them.
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Who are the new faces in the US Senate?
The new intake includes several winners who are seen as future presidential candidates
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Palestinians return to ruined Hebron homes after Israel’s 10-day siege
Returning Hebron residents face significant economic and structural devastation after Israeli military operation.
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US elects its first Black woman governor
The US has elected its first Black woman governor after Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s gubernatorial poll.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to US Senate from Michigan
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gave an impassioned victory speech as he beat Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan senate race
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These cruel new plans to ‘stop the boats’ show the government completely misunderstands refugees like me | Anonymous
Harsher settlement rules wouldn’t have stopped me fleeing hell in Syria to reach the UK. Now I’m here, they will just pile trauma on top of traumaI am a refugee and I am in shock at the home secret...
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FIFA’s Infantino ineligible for re-election, says former governance chief
Miguel Maduro insists Gianni Infantino cannot serve more than three terms, pointing to FIFA's statutes.
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Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means
With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.
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The great humbling of Donald Trump
Midterm elections defeat marked a savage rejection from across the country of the president, his allies and his second-term agenda
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Four takeaways from the midterm results
Democrats record broad gains from almost all demographic groups
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A Life in Fragments by Marina Litvinenko review – intimate testimony of Putin’s poisonous regime
The wife of murdered Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko rages against Putin’s state, in a moving memoir of life in exile, love and lossAmong the many images of violence that might be used to de...
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Why rugby league needs Tonga-Samoa World Cup final
Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.
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Can Tonga and Samoa create World Cup history with semi-final wins?
It was the most anticipated game of the group stages, and it was clear to see why as Tonga and Samoa did battle and both booked their spots in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
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South Africans vote in local elections seen as test for embattled ANC
Polls suggest the governing party could fall below 40 percent as voters weigh failing services.
aljazeera.com
Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm elections
The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
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Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections
All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.
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TV tonight: the final episode of gloriously daft sketch show Ellie & Natasia
Prepare yourself for the duo’s all-female reimagining of Only Fools and Horses. Plus: Celebrity Race Across the World reaches Borneo. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC Two Continue reading...
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Smith to undergo fitness test ahead of Australia match
Fin Smith faces a pivotal practice session on Wednesday as England's chief playmaker looks to prove his fitness for his side's Nations Championship opener against Australia at Allianz Stadium.
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Lula’s victory is a stress test for the Global South
Trump can still punish Brazil for pursuing an independent course. Can China offer lasting alternatives to US dominance?
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Rogue UK energy bosses and brokers face crackdown on mis-selling
Exclusive: Ofgem to be given powers to issue fines and rein in bonuses for executives who ‘reward themselves while customers suffer’Energy bosses in the UK will have their bonuses curtailed when su...
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The next global pandemic could be brewing on a mink farm in Utah – and little is being done to stop it | George Monbiot
Mink farms are the perfect petri dishes for deadly flu strains to emerge. Yet officials appear to be protecting business interests over human livesCould this be ground zero? Could it be the spot wh...
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Judi Dench says Daniel Craig ordered her death. James Bond just got a lot scarier
Not only did Craig insist his 007 die at the end of his run, but now we learn from Dench’s memoir that it was his idea to kill her off too. How will the next Bond top that? Shoot a puppy?Now that t...
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Wolff: 'Good person' Antonelli should be a role model for entitled F1 drivers
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli should be a role model for both upcoming drivers and some of his “entitled” Formula 1 rivals.
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Photos: Champions League and Tenerife fans pay tribute to De Miguel
CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after suffering cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.
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James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988
"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.
co.uk
Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila-Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia’s first black governor
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected Governor-elect of Georgia becoming the state's first black governor
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Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor
Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.
co.uk
U.K. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action: What to Know
Hundreds of people were detained over the weekend outside the U.S. Embassy in London after staging a protest supporting Palestine Action.
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From the archive: The trials of Robert Habeck: is the world’s most powerful green politician doomed to fail? – podcast
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authorsThis week, from 2023: A year ago, Germany’s vice-chancellor w...
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Stick review – you really need Owen Wilson’s beautiful golf comedy in your life
TV’s biggest dopamine hit is back, and it is thoroughly spoiling us with amazing new guest stars. What’s more, our hero is coming out of retirement to try and win the US Open! It’s tee timePryce Ca...
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‘May every data centre crumble to dust!’ How can we stop the tech bros, tyrants and tycoons? With quilts!
Taking aim at every modern malaise, anarchist artist CJ Reay is going viral with his witty, call-to-arms slogans on beautiful tapestries. Altogether now: ‘Tyrants of today will be the compost of to...
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The economic risks of the AI boom
The longer the investment surge and the associated financial engineering continue, the bigger the negative impact is likely to be when it ends
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Qatar set to become world’s biggest buyer of US LNG
Once the world’s top producer, the Gulf nation will control largest share of US output by 2033
ft.com
Accenture accused of publishing AI paper littered with AI hallucinations
Consultancy says it will correct report but blames ‘human error’ for problems
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Oracle cancels $7bn Tencent AI deal under Trump pressure
Intervention comes amid growing tension for US AI infrastructure groups doing business with Chinese tech giants
ft.com
These 9 candidates for governor just made history
Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.
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Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House
As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.
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Election analyst breaks down the key races and results from the midterms
NPR speaks with Nathan Gonzales, a nonpartisan election analyst, about the key races and results from election night.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won the U.S. Senate election in Michigan. Longtime NPR political correspondent Don Gonyea talks about the results in his home state.
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DEM PROGRESSIVE STRATEGIES
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Morris Katz, a progressive political consultant, about Tuesday's election results.
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How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.
co.uk
Iran says US reply to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes
Indirect talks continue as Trump says US military struck an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Tuesday.
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Global stocks and dollar slide as Democratic wins stoke AI fears
Traders bet Democrats could slow infrastructure build-out central to economic growth
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Democratic Party flips US Senate in 2026 midterm elections
The outcome is widely seen as a rebuke to Trump's Republican Party which took control of the upper chamber in 2024 race.
aljazeera.com
Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, wins return to US Senate
More than $450m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive elections this cycle.
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The Dangers of a Lame-Duck Trump
How far will he go to make peace—and war?
foreignaffairs.com
Nervous Republicans await results at Paxton’s Texas election party
Texas Republicans are anxiously waiting to see if the state’s attorney general can hold off his Democrat challenger.
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Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".
co.uk
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
co.uk
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
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Ballot shortages reported in Dearborn, Michigan
Reports of ballot shortages at several Dearborn polling stations have raised concerns over voter access
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UN elects five judges to International Court of Justice amid record cases
The election, held at UN headquarters, required several rounds of voting to fill the fifth and final seat.
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Anthrax Outbreak in Africa’s Oldest National Park Is Killing Hippos
Virunga National Park is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its exceptional wildlife and biodiversity. This is the second outbreak of anthrax in the park since last year.
nytimes.com
Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms
These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets.
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Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices found
At least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship received threats, but officials say searches found no explosives.
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US Department of Justice expands its probe into Alaska’s US Senate election
The Trump administration is doubling down on allegations Democrats stood up a 'spoiler' candidate against Republicans.
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Ballot scanner glitch disrupts voting in New York
There have been voting machine scanner failures at polling sites 50 km north of New York City
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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.
co.uk
Houses of Parliament at risk of ‘Notre Dame-style fire’ as renovation costs rise
Report says cost of maintenance could soon reach £2m a week, including 24-hour patrols to avert fire riskThe Palace of Westminster will be at risk of a Notre Dame-style fire or a similar catastroph...
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Constantinople to Istanbul review – you won’t want to leave this lavish celebration of double imperial splendour
V&A, London Treasures from the two world-defining cultures that somehow coexisted in one mighty city keep on dazzling in this gorgeous, unmissable showTwo empires compete to bewi...
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Iran war live: Tehran prepares ‘maximum deterrence’ plan for any new attack
Iran says a 'maximum deterrence' plan is ready against any new US attack, warning of an immediate response.