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Conservative US Supreme Court justices Thomas and Alito in spotlight after Democratic landslide

The US midterm election landslide that gives Democrats control of Congress starting in January is fueling questions about the longevity of the Supreme

November 04, 2026

1 killed and 2 others injured when a helicopter crashes into bay near Miami, officials say

Officials say one person was killed and two others were injured when a helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami

November 04, 2026

Florida sheriff says 2 dead, including suspect, as witnesses report shooting at Tampa office complex

Florida authorities report two people are dead, including a suspect, after a shooting at Citibank’s business complex in Tampa

November 04, 2026

Patrick Lynch, two children James, Caroline, killed in apparent murder-suicide in Pennsylvania

November 04, 2026

Turkey says EU comments on its rights record, judiciary are 'prejudiced, unfair'

Ankara rejected on Wednesday what it called the "prejudiced and unfair" stance of the European Union towards fundamental rights and the judiciary in Turkey, and regarding

November 04, 2026

Seven numbers that explain Democrats' US midterm triumph

Republicans suffered a sweeping midterm rout on Tuesday, losing control of Congress as voters abandoned President Donald Trump’s party

November 04, 2026

Trump's midterm drubbing could give trade partners room to resist

The drubbing for Donald Trump's Republicans in US midterm elections could embolden some trade partners to push back against his combative policies, although they may need to tread

November 04, 2026

Africa|Business

World Bank urges Kenya to curb graft, raises 2026 growth forecast

Kenya's government should tackle corruption to boost economic growth and raise incomes, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as it raised its growth forecast

November 04, 2026

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win statewide in Texas since 1994

By Nolan D.

November 04, 2026

Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

South Africa says US midterm results usher in new era

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the results from midterm elections in the United States would usher in a new era in world relations,

November 04, 2026

It's too early to call the outcome of California's proposal to tax billionaires

A California measure to tax the net worth of billionaires was too early to call Wednesday morning as the vote tally continued

November 03, 2026

Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials

November 03, 2026

Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after fatal high-speed rail crash

Spain’s transport minister announced his resignation following a deadly train collision south of Madrid that killed 69 people

November 03, 2026

Justice Department sends criminal target letters in Alaska probe to people aligned with Democratic party

November 03, 2026

Armed wrong-way driver shot and killed by Milwaukee police sergeant on Highway 175

November 03, 2026

Russia trying to foment 'instability' in Poland, PM Tusk says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia on Tuesday of seeking to fuel "instability" in Poland by meddling in a dispute between his government and the president over the

November 03, 2026

Spain's transport minister resigns over deadly train crash

Spain's transport minister, Oscar Puente, announced his resignation on Tuesday over last week's deadly train crash, the country's

November 03, 2026

Nine things on US voters' minds ahead of midterm elections, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll

The rising cost of living will be top of mind for Americans as they head to the polls in Tuesday's midterm elections which will determine control of

November 03, 2026

South Africa braces for some job losses as US trade benefits end

South African exporters are weighing potential job losses and squeezed margins after Washington moved to end the country's duty-free access to the US

November 03, 2026

China military vice chair meets Russian defence minister in Beijing

Beijing wants to work with Moscow to bolster strategic communication and mutual trust in the military field, China's top general told Russia's Defence Minister Andrei

November 03, 2026

Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

Indian naval forces have freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia

November 03, 2026

"He should not live in the sewer." Mother says man living underground harasses her children

November 03, 2026

Africa|Health|Science|World

A promising new drug could turn the tide against HIV. But it's hard to find where it's needed most

Experts say that a promising drug that offers complete protection against HIV and requires only two shots a year isn't getting to enough people

November 03, 2026

Africa|Arts|World

Peacekeepers plan to take over bases near Somalia’s capital as Ugandan troops withdraw

Peacekeepers plan to replace departing Ugandan troops at four bases near Somalia’s capital to prevent al-Shabab militants from exploiting a security vacuum

November 03, 2026

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