Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs
A report by the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said decision-making had been characterised by "inconsistency".
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US midterms: Could Senate candidate James Talarico turn Texas blue?
In Texas, a Democrat hopes to achieve a feat not seen in the state for 38 years: winning a seat in the US Senate. James Talarico, a young elected official who openly and proudly professes his Christian faith, is facing off against Ken Paxton, a controversial figure in the Republican Party. And his campaign is even winning over some of Donald Trump’s voters.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
Houthi-affiliated media report that seven people were wounded in strikes on the city of Hodeidah.
For US Democrats, climate policy is now about energy bills
Climate change has all but disappeared from Democrats' campaign pitches, replaced by promises to lower electricity bills. So what would the party really do for climate policy should it win control of Congress?
In California, illegal border crossings plummet under Trump administration
It was one of US President Donald Trump's major campaign promises in 2024: putting an end to illegal crossings along the southern US border. Today, official data shows that promise has been kept: arrests for illegal crossings have plummeted by more than 93 percent since the peak of arrests under then-US President Joe Biden.
Trump makes controversial claims at final Republican campaign rallies
Donald Trump made a series of provocative remarks during his final Republican campaign rallies.
King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.
Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race
A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical US Senate race two days before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum brings us more with this report.
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Michigan Democrat stuns party to back Republican candidate in critical Senate race
A high-profile Democratic defection shook Michigan's Senate race on the eve of US midterm elections as Representative Haley Stevens threw her support behind Republican Mike Rogers rather than backing the Democratic candidate, Abdul Al-Sayed, who beat her in the primary race. The move exposed divisions within the party as control of Congress hangs in the balance.
How the president’s party has fared in every US midterm election since 1946
Only twice in the past 20 midterms has the president’s party gained House seats. Polls suggest 2026 won’t be the third.
India news: Gandhi vows to step up pressure on Modi at protest rally
Rahul Gandhi said the removal of election chief Gyanesh Kumar will be the first step to getting the country on the right track. Follow DW for more.
Shadowy Indian election ‘consultants’ add US midterms to global footprint
India's election consultants are exporting covert campaign tactics to manipulate elections worldwide, including the US.
Midterms 2026: Georgians on the front lines of the people’s war against data centres
Artificial intelligence emerged as a major issue on the 2026 US midterm campaign trail, with opposition to data centres drawing supporters across partisan divides united over ecological worries, increased utility bills and business interests outweighing citizen concerns. Georgia, the top US market for data centre construction, has been on the front line of the struggle.
South Korea to pour billions into AI
President Lee Jae Myung has presented his record-breaking budget proposal for 2027, including major investments in AI and other tech.
Bulgaria has its first elected female president
Iliana Iotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, becoming the country’s first elected female president.
Write-In Ralph: South Carolina Republicans challenge Trump’s Senate pick
As Trump supports Senator Darline Graham, one conservative group is rallying around someone else.
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Trump leans into Islamophobia and conspiracy in last-ditch campaign rallies
Trump attacks Muslim politicians Abdul El-Sayed and Ilhan Omar in his two last rallies on the campaign trail.
Muhammad Ali’s daughter and grandson endorse El-Sayed
Daughter of the late champion boxer Muhammad Ali, and her son, have endorsed Abdul El-Sayed’s runs for the US Senate
El-Sayed dismisses Stevens’ backing of Republican Senate candidate
El-Sayed dismisses Stevens’ backing of Republican Senate candidate
Trump invites Michigan Democrat Stevens to join the Republican Party
US President Donald Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.