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Democrats take the Senate and the House, and Trump loses both chambers
Democrats are projected to win control of the Senate with 54 seats, with upsets in Texas, South Carolina and Kansas and flips in Maine, Iowa, Ohio and North Carolina. They have also been called as winners of the House. Amy Acton beat Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's governor race.
Neither bloc has 61, and Israel's president starts the arithmetic on Wednesday
Israel's October 27 election left Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats and Gadi Eisenkot's opposition with 48, while Arab-led parties took a record 19. President Isaac Herzog begins consultations with all factions on Wednesday. Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister.
54 million votes already cast: America decides Congress control today
Americans vote on Tuesday in midterm elections that decide control of Congress and shape the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency. More than 54 million have already voted early. Republicans are defending narrow majorities in both chambers.
At 20 years and 68 days, Antonelli is F1's youngest world champion
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix to claim the 2026 world championship at 20 years and 68 days, beating Sebastian Vettel's record. He is the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
14 killed on a crowded platform: drone hits Dnipro station trains
A Russian jet-powered drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro's main railway station on Thursday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 14 more, including an 11-year-old boy. Strikes in Chernihiv and Kremenchuk took the day's toll across Ukraine to 19. A local ceasefire in Oleshky, credited to US first lady Melania Trump, held for a third day.
Patrick Stewart, Captain Picard to a generation, dies at 86
Actor Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 86 after living with Alzheimer's disease. He was known to television audiences as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and to filmgoers as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men series.
Tankers burning in Hormuz and drones over Mecca: Brent at $117.7 is India's problem too
Iran said four tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the US military said key routes had been cleared, while Yemen's Houthis claimed six attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities. Brent crude rose 2.3% to $117.7 in Asian trade, its highest intraday level since April 30. India imports most of its crude.
One engineer's laptop, $6.3 billion gone: Binance says it will repay every user
Binance put the impact of its security breach at about $6.3 billion, the largest crypto theft on record, and said roughly $3 billion has been frozen on-chain. The exchange's preliminary probe points to a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop that gave an attacker access to a service container. Binance says the SAFU fund will cover all losses and withdrawals resume within 45 hours.
53 to 67 and no majority in sight: Israel wakes up to a hung Knesset
With 90 per cent of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset and the opposition 67, including a record 19 for Arab-led parties. Neither side can form a government without partners it has ruled out.
Terrorism as statecraft is 'simply unacceptable', and a quiet advisory for Indians in Saudi Arabia
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said terrorism used as an instrument of statecraft can never be justified, flagging that not all states display zero tolerance. Separately, India advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia not to film missile or drone interceptions.
Lula wins a fourth term from behind, and Bolsonaro's son refuses to accept it
Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a fourth term with 51.79% of the vote in Sunday's runoff, beating Flavio Bolsonaro's 48.21% by about 4.4 million votes. It is the first time since Brazil's return to democracy in 1988 that a first-round loser has won the presidency. Bolsonaro is seeking an annulment; PM Narendra Modi congratulated Lula.
Two years after a canopy fell and killed 16, Serbia's students have their government
Serbia's Republic Election Commission said on Monday that the student-led Student List won 52.54% of the vote in Sunday's snap parliamentary election, against 39.29% for Aleksandar Vucic's United Serbia. Vucic conceded on Sunday night, ending 14 years of his dominance and a movement that began after 16 people died in a railway station canopy collapse.
Greece passes law banning social media for children under 15
Greece's parliament passed a law banning children under 15 from social media, the first such ban in the European Union. It takes effect on January 1, 2027, and will require age verification on social networks.
Modi, Tusk set 2030 target to double India-Poland trade, push early EU FTA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade by 2030 and pressed for early signing and implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement. They also agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy and AI.
UN calls Nepal's glacier flood a 'defining moment', pegs recovery needs at $4.8 billion
The head of UNOPS, Jorge Moreira da Silva, said the August glacier flood in Nepal was one of the deadliest climate disasters ever, with recovery needs estimated at $4.8 billion — about 10 per cent of Nepal's GDP. A $50-million flash appeal has raised only $24.5 million so far.
Meta told to pay $25 billion to New Mexico over data claims
A court has ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion after finding that Facebook misled users about how their personal data was collected and protected. It is reported to be the largest fine yet against the tech giant.
Magnitude 7 quake in Tibet kills 16, flattening hundreds of homes
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in China's Xizang (Tibet) region, late on Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 32. More than 300 homes collapsed and over 12,000 people have been relocated, as rescuers worked in high-altitude, freezing conditions.
Defence, trade and space top the agenda as Tusk meets Modi in Delhi
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday, with trade, defence and technology ties on the agenda. It is the first visit by a Polish prime minister to India in 16 years. Tusk will also travel to Bengaluru.
Indian embassy in Paris issues advisory as France unrest turns violent
The Indian embassy in Paris has issued an advisory for Indian nationals in France and those planning to visit, urging them to stay alert and avoid large gatherings amid violent protests. Protests over living costs and public services turned violent, with looting and clashes reported in several cities.
Indian among two killed in attack on Saudi airport in Dammam; embassy reaches out
An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday evening, the Indian Embassy said. Two other Indians were injured. Airport operations have resumed and the embassy is contacting affected families.
Drones, nuclear reactors, space: India and Poland deepen defence ties as Tusk calls Modi a friend
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Polish PM Donald Tusk at Hyderabad House in Delhi. The two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy. Modi invited Polish firms to co-develop and co-produce in these sectors.
Tanker with 21 Indian seafarers hit in Strait of Hormuz, all safe
A Kuwait-flagged tanker with 21 Indian seafarers was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All are safe, the shipping minister said. An Indian was injured in an attack on a Saudi oilfield.
Indian embassy in Paris issues caution advisory amid France unrest
The Indian embassy in Paris issued an advisory for nationals in or travelling to France after violent protests, clashes and localised curfews. Indians were urged to stay vigilant, avoid large gatherings and follow instructions from French authorities, and to track transport disruptions.
Raj Ghat homage as Poland PM Tusk begins India visit
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on Thursday during a three-day official visit to India. He is set to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, with trade, defence and the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the agenda.
Indian injured as attacks hit Saudi oilfield and Dammam airport
One Indian national was injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oilfield, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said. In a separate attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, one resident was killed and eight injured. Saudi air defences intercepted a drone aimed at the oilfield.
Ebola outbreak spreads from Congo to four countries, reaches three regions
The Ebola outbreak declared in eastern Congo in mid-May has now spread to four other countries, with Nigeria confirming its first imported case. The Bundibugyo virus outbreak has killed at least 4,600 of about 9,500 people infected in Congo, and the WHO calls it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.
Nine killed in Russian strikes as Zelenskyy takes Ukraine's case to Norway
Russian aerial attacks reportedly killed nine people in Ukraine, according to an official cited in reports, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held discussions with US and European officials in Norway. The conflict continues, and the details of the strikes await independent verification.
Meta told to pay $25 billion to New Mexico in Cambridge Analytica case
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in civil penalties after a jury found the company misled users about data privacy in a case arising from the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The judge cut a calculated $219 billion figure to $25 billion; Meta is expected to appeal.
Rubio in India: 'about as close as you can be' on a trade deal, then off to Jamnagar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India and the US are close to finalising a stalled trade deal, after talks with EAM S. Jaishankar in Mumbai. The two also held a trilateral with the UAE foreign minister. Rubio visits Reliance's Jamnagar refinery on Wednesday.
WMD-linked technology must not reach terrorists, India tells UN
India told the UN to stay alert so that sensitive technology linked to weapons of mass destruction does not reach those tied to terrorism or nuclear proliferation. MP Alok Kumar Suman presented India's position.