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US Midterms: Texas Democrat Talarico holds last rally ahead of vote

Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico held a final rally Monday ahead of US midterm elections on November 3. His race against Republican Ken Paxton could determine which party holds a majority in the Senate. If Talarico wins, it will be the first time a Texas Senate seat's turned blue since 1988.

Ukraine and Russia are taking the war underground as drones saturate the battlefield

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week heralded the success of Operation Veles, during which Kyiv sent troops deep into a disused gas pipeline in the Kupiansk region to confront Russian troops. These underground tactics, which Russian forces have been using for more than two years to slip past Ukrainian lines, are giving Kyiv a new strategy on the battlefield.

US midterms: All eyes on crucial Michigan Senate race

In the US midterm elections, the Senate race in Michigan has been one of the most closely watched in the country. It took an unexpected turn on Sunday after Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Both candidates made their final pitches to voters during campaign rallies on Monday evening, November 2. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports.

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Political parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets

Anger has long been a driving force for political change, but with the midterm elections in the US and the ongoing protests in France, widespread anger in both nations is currently front and centre. We take a look at some of the common issues causing this anger on both sides of the Atlantic, including the rising cost of living, a loss of faith in institutions and an eroding of the social contract.

'Your donut, your vote': Texas group uses free food to attract young voters

US voters on Tuesday headed to the polls in midterm elections that could shape the political future of the country. But navigating the voting process can sometimes discourage voters – particularly younger ones. In Texas, an organisation reached out to them directly by handing out free food, to then help them overcome these obstacles. FRANCE 24's Special envoy Tarek Kai reports from Austin.

US midterms: Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed becomes Democrats' rising star

In the US midterm elections, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are testing two sharply different strategies to win over voters in one of the nation's premier swing states on Tuesday, November 3, in a closely watched race that could determine control of the Senate. Progressive candidate El-Sayed has so far outpolled his Republican rival and is emerging as one of the Democratic Party's rising stars.

Why South Africa's local elections matter

South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling.

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Israeli opposition leaders vow to remove Netanyahu quickly but path unclear

The Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot pledged Tuesday to form a government quickly to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but remained unclear on how, with divisions over whether to ally with Arab lawmakers. Arab-majority parties last week won 19 seats in the 120-member parliament. Eisenkot's diverse opposition bloc won 48 seats while Netanyahu's camp secured 53, of which 27 are from his Likud party.

Americans vote in key midterms set to upend Trump presidency

Americans voted on Tuesday in pivotal midterm elections with Democrats hoping to seize control of Congress and impose the first significant checks on Donald Trump's chaotic second term in the White House. Republicans losing the House would give Democrats the power to stall Trump's legislative agenda and launch sweeping investigations of his administration. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington, DC.