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Democrats seize control of both houses of Congress in devastating midterm defeat for Trump – Live video
A sweeping Democratic victory across Republican strongholds, including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, leaves the US president facing a hostile Congress for the final two years of his presidency
What the Democrats’ regaining control of the Senate means for Trump
Josh Turek's victory in Iowa secured a Democratic majority, with six seats switching from Republicans to Democrats and historic upsets in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina
Spain’s transport minister resigns after two deadly rail crashes in less than a year
Óscar Puente steps down following the Urda disaster, which killed 69 people, as mounting questions over railway safety and government accountability trigger a political crisis
US midterm elections: Voting disruptions, ballot-counting concerns and Republican gains as Trump faces crucial test
Millions of Americans are voting in elections that could dramatically reshape Donald Trump's second presidency, with technical failures in New York, extended polling hours in North Carolina and accusations of electoral interference adding to tensions. The president has welcomed an early Republican lead in Guam, but the battle for control of Congress remains wide open
EU emergency preparedness plan: New 72-hour guide and annual safety day from 2027
The EU's new guidelines focus on emergency supplies, disaster preparedness in schools and protecting vulnerable people, alongside plans for an annual EU Preparedness Day from 2027
US midterm elections: Senator’s office vandalised as voting disruptions hit New York and Florida
Millions of Americans are voting in elections that could determine the future of Donald Trump's presidency. Officials have reported ballot-scanning problems, flooding-related polling station closures and misleading messages to voters, while federal authorities have deployed election monitors across all 50 states
Houthis advance toward Aden, now just 80 kilometers from the city
The rebels’ biggest advance since 2015 threatens strategic road routes, while the siege of Taiz has displaced more than 100,000 people
