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Iran war, Epstein, impeachment? What will Democrats do with control of Congress?

Democrats have dominated the US midterm elections and are set to take both the House of Representatives and the Senate giving them a swathe of new powers. After the new Congress is sworn in on January 3, they will be able to block partisan legislation, and the US President's picks for roles like Supreme Court Justices - plus, they will have the authority to subpoena documents and witnesses. So what do the Democrats hope to do with their newfound powers? Eliza Herbert takes a look.

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What next for Iran war after Trump's midterms defeat?

⁠Iranian parliament ​Speaker Mohammad Baqer ​Qalibaf said on Wednesday that Americans ​have rejected ‌the ⁠Iran war, and ‌the US government should ⁠not ignore public opinion by attacking ​his country ‌again, following a sweeping victory for the Democrats widely seen as a rebuke of the Trump administration. But in a conflict that has often proved highly unpredictable, it is too early to say what the election's impact will be, says France 24's correspondent in Iran Reza Sayed.

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Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms win, says Iran war played role

US President Donald Trump said rival Democrats had done "a good job" Tuesday after they gained control of Congress in the midterm elections. While Trump acknowledged that the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party, he did not take personal responsability for the result that will upend the last two years of his presidency.

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US: "Even in places where the Democrats haven't won, the swing towards them has been significant"

Tens of millions of Americans cast their vote in the crucial polls that have been pitched as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency amid anger at surging petrol prices, tariffs and the Iran war. We discuss the first results with France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani and Fraser Jackson. "Even in places where the Democrats haven't won, the swing towards them has been significant", he says.

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Californians vote on ballot initiative to impose one-time tax on billionaires

This Tuesday, Californians are voting on a landmark plan to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to fund the state's healthcare system. We take a closer look. Also on the show: global oil prices fell sharply on the eve of the US midterm elections. This came after Iran said it was holding intensive talks through mediators towards negotiating peace and signalled that it was ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US accepted its conditions. Both Brent and WTI fell by around 8 percent.

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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as midterm elections start

The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. The unpopular Iran war and the resulting impact on U.S. gasoline prices and other parts of the economy have been a vulnerability for Republicans as they try to keep control of Congress. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Oliver Farry has more.

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Despite attacks, Saudi Aramco posts 34% rise in net profits in latest quarter

Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant saw its profits rise to $36.25 billion in the third quarter, despite seeing its infrastructure and even headquarters targeted by Houthi rebels. Elevated oil prices have offset the supply disruption caused by the Iran war. Also in this edition: North Korea denies any involvement in the largest-ever crypto heist and we take a look at how Russia's strikes against Ukraine are destroying what's left of its economy.

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Unclear what comes next as US strikes Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The Journal, citing unnamed US officials, described the strike against Qeshm, the the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, as the latest of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against Iran in recent weeks.