World
Could the US midterms further isolate Israel in Washington?
The midterms showed that challenging support for Israel can win votes. But changing US foreign policy may be harder.
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Science
A tiny supercurrent could unlock quantum information without destroying it
Researchers have proposed a breakthrough technique for reading quantum information without destroying the delicate states that make quantum computers work. By detecting an electrical signal generated by the qubit itself, their method achieved up to 99.85% accuracy in simulations and could make future quantum computers simpler and more efficient.
Science
Scientists discover that a clogged filter could revolutionize oil refining
Scientists have developed a remarkable new membrane that separates crude oil at room temperature, using the oil itself to create microscopic filtration channels. The breakthrough could cut refining energy consumption by nearly 32%, carbon emissions by almost 38%, and operating costs by 36%, potentially transforming one of the world's most energy-intensive industries.
Sports
England check on Palmer - what are Tuchel's other big choices?
It is the last international break of the year and England have some important Nations League games. Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make in selecting his squad.
Politics
Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?
About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.
Business
How the midterms could fuel the K-shaped AI trade
U.S. midterm results could slow data center development, raising the value of existing AI capacity while increasing pressure on debt-funded neoclouds.
Entertainment
Bike from Batman film could sell for £900,000
The "Batpod" features in a chase scene with Christian Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's Joker.
Politics
How US midterm results could reshape Trump’s foreign policy
US midterm results could reshape Trump’s political landscape and increase congressional scrutiny of his foreign policy.
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Sports
Team USA stake could be sold to private investors
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) could seek private investment for a stake in its commercial rights.
Science
A surprising discovery could help aging muscles repair themselves
Scientists have discovered a compound that transforms a natural muscle-repair protein into a more powerful version dubbed "Super HGF," more than doubling its ability to bind to a key receptor while protecting it from age-related chemical damage. The breakthrough, supported by early mouse experiments, could eventually help combat muscle loss and preserve strength as people age.
Sports
Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?
BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.
Health
'Such terrible waste' as health trust buildings could cost an extra £20m
The maternity building on the Royal Victoria Hospital site is already tens of millions of pounds over budget.
Health
Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch
A single gene-editing treatment could someday protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, and other common conditions for decades, potentially replacing lifelong medications. But scientists warn that permanently altering genes introduces risks that could take years to emerge, making long-term safety a critical challenge.
Business
Sullivan: What the 2026 midterms could mean for energy investors
A Democratic Congress could be good for offshore wind and solar energy.
Business
Could the AI boom make borrowing more expensive in Europe?
France, Germany and Italy face a volatile bond market as war inflation bites. With US tech giants now issuing billions in AI bonds, they are competing with cash-strapped European governments.
Business
The 'poison pill' ballot measure that could kill the California billionaire tax
The strongest challenge to California's billionaire tax could be a competing ballot measure that bans state taxes on retirement accounts, say tax experts.
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Business
What the 2026 midterm elections could mean for Trump's final two years
Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day.
Politics
US Midterms: Could a blue wave widen the centrist-progressive divide among Democrats ahead of 2028?
As the US approaches the midterms, the contest is emerging as a referendum on Donald Trump, the resilience of American democratic institutions and the ability of a divided Democratic Party to transform widespread public dissatisfaction into a coherent political alternative. With some Republicans now seeking to distance themselves from Trump, Katy Hull, Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of Amsterdam, suggests that the president's highly populist and personalised approach to politics is becoming an electoral liability. Philip Turle observes Republican voters turning towar
Politics
What could happen if Donald Trump loses US midterm elections?
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in pivotal midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to seize control of Congress and impose the first significant checks on Donald Trump's second term in the White House. But what could happen in the United States if Republicans lose control of Congress? FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle has more.
Business
Midterm elections could jolt stocks as Democrats look poised to sweep Congress
Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare.