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Politics

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.

3 Nov 2026, 11:09 UTC

Politics

What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?

The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).

3 Nov 2026, 05:27 UTC

Business

War, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-Pacific

Hit hard by Trump's tariffs and the war on Iran, countries in the Asia-Pacific want 'enormous changes' in US policies.

3 Nov 2026, 00:17 UTC

Business

US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic, Republican voters

From the economy and cost of living to immigration, polls suggest where American voters agree and disagree.

2 Nov 2026, 23:15 UTC

World

What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict?

The UN is ending its peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory after the US and Russia blocked its extension.

2 Nov 2026, 21:42 UTC

World

What Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final moments

A private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities.

2 Nov 2026, 20:44 UTC

Science

What’s Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Meteor Showers, a Spacecraft Milestone, and a Supermoon Catch Taurid and Leonid meteors, spot Mars near Jupiter, celebrate Voyager 1’s light-day milestone, and watch November’s supermoon. Skywatching Highlights Transcript A month of meteor showers … a close pairing of Mars and Jupiter … and a supermoon! That’s What’s Up for November. November offers a buffet […]

2 Nov 2026, 19:27 UTC Video

Politics

After Israel’s election: What’s next?

Knesset member Ofer Cassif argues that the ‘politics of exclusion’ keep Israel in political deadlock.

2 Nov 2026, 18:36 UTC

Politics

What might Trump have planned for Iran following the midterm election?

While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke with analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance toward war or peace.

2 Nov 2026, 18:04 UTC

Politics

What are the planned changes to immigration rules?

The home secretary sets out plans to change requirements for permanent settlement in the UK.

2 Nov 2026, 18:02 UTC

Politics

What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress?

Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Donald Trump in check?

2 Nov 2026, 16:51 UTC

Business

Stock market after midterm elections: What S&P 500 history shows

Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress

2 Nov 2026, 16:49 UTC

World

What are Americans voting for in this election?

The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.

2 Nov 2026, 15:34 UTC

Politics

Arab parties back Eisenkot: What’s the latest in Israel’s coalition talks?

Political wrangling is still ongoing as all blocs weigh potential paths to power.

2 Nov 2026, 15:30 UTC

World

What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia

Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.

2 Nov 2026, 15:03 UTC

World

US midterms: What to know about independent voters and candidates

Despite a record number of independents, third-party candidates and voters struggle to penetrate the two-party system.

2 Nov 2026, 04:39 UTC