WorldWire · BBC News
Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.
World
The world beyond the corridor, read from it rather than above it.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Top US civil rights official resigns
New Democratic Congress expected to probe Trump Justice Department office's handling of Epstein files and ICE killings.
WorldWire · BBC News
Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey
Victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials
US first lady hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials at the White House, urges two sides to build on recent local truce.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Will US midterm election results spare Gulf states from further war?
The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, trapped for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism.
WorldWire · BBC News
Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Division among US Democrats over Schumer’s leadership role
Some Democratic senators – and the very voters that swept them into power – are demanding new leadership.
WorldWire · Euronews
Paraguayan president resigns amid bank collapse leaving 3M people without access to bank accounts
Santiago Peña resigned as president of Paraguay amid the Ueno Bank crisis and was later impeached over an alleged conflict of interest. Vice President Pedro Alliana will take office, while millions of Paraguayans wait to
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
WorldWire · NPR
Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse
Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Arab party backs Eisenkot in bid to form Israel’s next government
Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Could Football Change After Jesus de Miguel’s Death?
Could football change after the death of Jesus de Miguel?
WorldWire · France 24
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the age of 41.
WorldWire · NPR
Head of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge.
WorldWire · BBC News
French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living
The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.
WorldWire · France 24
Myanmar: Civilians under fire from military junta
More than five years after the military coup, the junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State, intensifying airstrikes against civilians and employing double-tap strikes
WorldWire · Euronews
British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by London jury
Russell Brand was convicted of four sexual offences, one rape and three sexual assaults, involving four women between 2005 and 2009 in different locations.
WorldWire · BBC News
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
WorldWire · BBC News
Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week
At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".
WorldWire · France 24
France needs 'more public services', 'salaries are too low', 'schools are in very, very bad shape'
As France confronts another wave of strikes and protests, Gaëlle Martinez, National Secretary of the trade union Solidaires, presents the general strike as more than a confrontation over wages, public spending or the cos
WorldWire · Euronews
Greece: Students march in Athens demanding more education funding
Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.
WorldWire · France 24
Paraguay's president Peña impeached moments after resigning over banking scandal
Paraguay’s lower house voted unanimously to impeach President Santiago Peña on Thursday, just minutes after he announced his resignation on X. Protesters have rallied in the streets since the takeover of a bank linked to
WorldWire · France 24
🔴 Live: Interior ministry says 600,000 protest across France as unions claim 'close to 1.6 million'
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 5th, 2026 – Evening
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WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Arrests and investigations as Serbia begins post-election clean-up
The landslide victory of the Students' List in Serbia's general election seems to have removed a blockage in the justice system: Cases that were long stalled are now suddenly moving forward.
WorldWire · NPR
Discursive Verses: Is 'Spend Dat' the best financial indicator of America's grift economy?
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment.
WorldWire · Euronews
Putin seizes Russian operations of cigarette giant Japan Tobacco International
The decree transferred JTI’s four factories, around 4,000 employees and roughly 40% of the Russian cigarette market to a state-linked holding company. The latest seizure added to a list that includes Nestlé, Auchan, Lero
WorldWire · NPR
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Iran signals satisfaction, skepticism after US midterm vote
While the Iranian regime says the US midterms will not change Washington's policy toward Tehran, some officials and commentators see the resounding Democratic victory as blowback against the Iran war.
WorldWire · NPR
First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash
A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
What does Trump's midterm elections loss mean for strained US-India ties?
Donald Trump's electoral setback might give New Delhi and Washington space to reset relations, but there is no guarantee that the US will actually change its approach to India.
WorldWire · UN News
Children at risk as war zone attacks on water and sanitation more than triple
Attacks that damaged or destroyed water and sanitation systems in conflict zones tripled between 2021 and 2025, increasing children’s risk of exposure to disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence.
WorldWire · UN News
Two new Ebola vaccines to join DR Congo clinical trial
Two new Ebola vaccine candidates will be added to a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the country continues to battle a deadly outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species of the virus.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
North Korea tells EU to 'mind its own business' on human rights
North Korea's UN mission has lashed out at the European Union over a draft UN resolution. Pyongyang has said the West does not have a monopoly on human rights.
WorldWire · BBC News
Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years
Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
New Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know
Smaller parties hold the key, with major contenders expected to fall short of the majority needed to govern alone.
WorldWire · Euronews
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years for collusion
Wong rose to prominence during Hong Kong's 2014 protests, known as the Umbrella Movement, and has been in and out of jail since 2017.
WorldWire · France 24
France braces for fresh protests in test for Macron's policies
Hundreds of thousands of protesters are expected to march through French cities and public workers to strike on Thursday, in a fresh test for President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest that have rattled his govern
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Has India’s democracy failed its Muslims? Jailed scholar triggers debate
Sharjeel Imam questioned foundational ideas of India's nationalism in interview with The Quint, inspiring heated debate.
WorldWire · Euronews
Arab airlines set to record a collective net loss of €3.82 billion in 2026, AACO report reveals
At its AGM held this week in Doha, the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization raised concerns over EU carbon regulations, as airlines look to boost European connectivity amid ongoing regional uncertainty.
WorldWire · Euronews
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WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Israel’s opposition slams ‘toxic Netanyahu’ after Democrats win US Congress
Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.
WorldWire · NPR
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison
Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
WorldWire · France 24
US first lady to host Ukrainian, Russian officials at White House
US First Lady Melania Trump will host officials from Moscow and Kyiv at the White House on Thursday, ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the Ukraine war.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Zelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will bring more US help for Ukraine
EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Mamdani: ‘it’s morning again in America’ after blue wave
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fellow Democrats to ‘fulfill promises’ after sweeping wins.
WorldWire · BBC News
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
WorldWire · France 24
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets 10 more years in jail for foreign collusion
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in prison on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, a court summary said. Wong, 30, pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign sanctions ag
WorldWire · France 24
South Korea to deploy military mission to keep Strait of Hormuz open
South Korea will deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team near the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the waterway open, its defence ministry said Thursday. Seoul said it would protect commercia
WorldWire · BBC News
Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'
Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.
WorldWire · Euronews
Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc
Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.
WorldWire · NPR
Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns
Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.
WorldWire · Euronews
Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Madrid for talks with Sánchez and Latin American leaders
Zelenskyy visits Madrid to meet Sánchez, Felipe VI and Latin American leaders at the Ibero-American Summit, aiming to boost support for Ukraine and closer ties with Latin America.
WorldWire · NPR
Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms
Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts
WorldWire · NPR
Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party
Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.
WorldWire · NPR
It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave
Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms
Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress. What does this mean for US politics and the world?
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Hakeem Jeffries promises ‘affordability’ focus after Democratic midterm win
Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
36 years later: Hungary opens Communist-era secret service files
Decades after the end of Soviet rule, Hungary is releasing all its secret service files. The disclosure is sparking fresh debate about informants, guilt and responsibility.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines
Two new vaccines were designed for the Bundibugyo virus that has killed more than 5,300 in the DR Congo.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
US midterms 2026: What key races remain undecided?
Key races in Alaska, Mississippi, Kansas and California remain uncounted.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
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.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 US midterms
Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.
WorldWire · NPR
Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate
In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.
WorldWire · The Guardian
British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK
Patient is in stable condition and will be transferred to a specialist ‘high consequence’ infectious disease unit A British healthcare worker with Ebola is being evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to t
WorldWire · NPR
Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress
After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.
WorldWire · BBC News
US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief
With Canada-US trade talks back on, Tuesday’s midterm Democratic wave puts pressure on the White House to come to a deal.
WorldWire · BBC News
What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.
WorldWire · France 24
Democrats warn Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ as anger over corruption drives midterms wipeout
Corruption in government was high on the minds of US voters as they dealt US President Donald Trump’s party a chastening defeat in midterm elections, toppling Republican strongholds like dominoes and flipping both chambe
WorldWire · France 24
'Once-in-a-generation event: Historic election a shocking repudiation of Trump & the MAGA movement'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Adam Jentleson, President of the Searchlight Institute and author of Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power, For Jentleson, the Democrats' sweeping midterm victory repres
WorldWire · BBC News
Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.
WorldWire · NPR
Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations
Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope.
WorldWire · Euronews
Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer
Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.
WorldWire · Euronews
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WorldWire · France 24
European leaders welcome Democrats' US midterms election win
European leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday, November 4, after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party. FRANCE 24's Dave Keatin
WorldWire · France 24
US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races
US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races: The first Native American female senator in Minnesota, the first openly gay male senator in New Hampshire, the first Muslim senator in Michigan and
WorldWire · France 24
US midterms: Iran's deputy parliament speaker reacts to Trump's elections setback
First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Nikzad on Wednesday attributed Republican losses in the US midterm elections to Washington's war with Iran, telling lawmakers that American efforts to pressure Tehran ha
WorldWire · Euronews
UK: Police arrest Palestine Action supporters outside Supreme Court
Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on the group resumed.
WorldWire · BBC News
'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper Owono
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.
WorldWire · Euronews
Ukraine: Police footage captures Russian strike on Komyshuvakha shelter
Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.
WorldWire · BBC News
French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Kosovo: Outrage as authorities accused of not helping femicide victim
Despite reporting her husband to the police and pleading for protection, Arlinda Zekaj was brutally murdered. Now, thousands in Kosovo are protesting what they say is a dramatic failure of state institutions.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Kosovo: Protests and outrage after a woman was killed despite repeatedly seeking assistance from the authorities
Despite reporting her husband to the police and pleading for protection, Arlinda Zekaj was brutally murdered. Now, thousands in Kosovo are protesting what they say is a dramatic failure of state institutions.
WorldWire · NPR
Kansas just elected a Democrat. His message to Washington? Be decent
The Methodist pastor who flipped a Republican Senate seat says voters want more than political change. He tells NPR what he heard from Kansans about decency, faith and finding common ground.
WorldWire · Euronews
Armenia sees 'totally new global role' for South Caucasus 'as a whole'
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told Euronews that peace and convergence in the South Caucasus, based on a carefully balanced pro-EU political vector, create a major opportunity for the region, with "democracy a
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Africa's shifting role in the global drug trade
Recent discoveries of meth labs suggest parts of Africa are moving beyond drug transit and becoming sites of synthetic drug production.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
What the Democrats' midterms win means for the US economy and Trump
From high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. So can the Democrats now make a difference?
WorldWire · The Guardian
ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections
Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cuts The African National Congress is on course for a bruising result in South Africa’s local elections on Wednesday as vo
WorldWire · NPR
Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales
Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that remain.
WorldWire · BBC News
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Indonesia deploys troops to Jakarta after wiretapping allegations
Indonesian troops are being stationed in Jakarta amid wiretapping allegations implicating the president's chief of staff. Suspects are being accused of illegally tapping the president's phones.
WorldWire · UN News
Afghan children face narrowing path to education, UN agencies report
More than half of Afghanistan’s children who should be in primary school remain outside formal learning and millions of girls can only dream of going to university.
WorldWire · UN News
COP31 explained: What’s at stake at this year’s UN climate summit?
The world has more tools than ever to tackle climate change, yet millions remain unable to benefit from them. As clean energy technologies advance faster than ever, the challenge facing countries at COP31 is no longer ju
WorldWire · UN News
Fuel price shock: Why developing economies are paying the most at the pump
When war shut the Strait of Hormuz in February, oil prices soared everywhere. But the pain at the pump has been far from equal, and the world’s developing economies are paying the heaviest price, according to a new repor
WorldWire · UN News
Gunfire damages tents at Rafah displacement site in Gaza, as aid teams prepare for winter storms
Gunfire hit and damaged multiple tents at a displacement site in Gaza’s northern Rafah region on Tuesday, reportedly causing injuries and forcing a humanitarian partner to leave the area, the UN aid coordination office (
WorldWire · UN News
Syria’s undocumented children ‘pay the price’ of war and a law that shuts out mothers
Many children born in Syria since the war began in 2011 have no legal identity because nationality passes only through fathers – many of whom are dead or missing – a member of the independent UN commission investigating
WorldWire · UN News
‘The world is not ready’: Climate adaptation cash falls far short as warming heads past 1.5°C
Although global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C, financing to help communities adapt to climate change falls far short of needs, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in a report published on Wednesday.
WorldWire · UN News
UN peacekeeping chief warns of ‘security vacuum’ as Blue Helmets leave Lebanon and Western Sahara
The UN’s peacekeeping chief warned on Wednesday that the withdrawal of “Blue Helmets” from Lebanon and Western Sahara risks leaving a dangerous security vacuum, while the Security Council remains divided over what, if an
WorldWire · NPR
Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats
The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.
WorldWire · Euronews
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WorldWire · Euronews
Democrats set to seize control of Congress after long night for Republican party
It would give the Democrats a significant check on Trump, potentially allowing the party to investigate his administration and to increase pressure on the White House over its policies.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Photos: Champions League and Tenerife fans pay tribute to De Miguel
CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after suffering cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.
WorldWire · NPR
Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms
These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
WorldWire · France 24
Midterms: Why is California slower at counting its votes?
California polls have just closed, but results will take longer to come in. Why does the state take longer to count its votes? We discuss this with our guest, Guy Marzorati, political correspondent at KQED in the Bay Are
WorldWire · France 24
US midterms: "Keeping our fingers crossed" (Leila Meresman)
Democrats who once saw the political map as an almost impossible lift are now hopeful that a Senate majority is within reach, even though their path runs through several more conservative states. We discuss this with our
WorldWire · NPR
Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about Democratic victories in states typically considered Republican strongholds.
WorldWire · France 24
US midterms: Democrats celebrate early victories at a watch party in Los Angeles
Our correspondent Wassim Cornet reports from a Democratic watch party in Los Angeles where "people are opening bottles of champagne" following the Democrats' first victories in these midterm elections. We also speak with
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
N Korea fires multiple missiles, denies US claims on Binance hack
Kim Yo Jong refuses dialogue with US after denying responsibility for theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia’s first black governor
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected Governor-elect of Georgia becoming the state's first black governor
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat
Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a US House member.
WorldWire · NPR
Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government
The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
WorldWire · NPR
Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa
Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
WorldWire · France 24
🔴 Midterms live: Democrats take control of Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington
WorldWire · France 24
🔴 Midterms live: Texas, Ohio, North and South Carolina... Democrats have already flipped 4 Senate seats
WorldWire · BBC News
Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".
WorldWire · BBC News
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
WorldWire · BBC News
Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat
Ossoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.
WorldWire · Euronews
US midterm elections: Democrats take control of US Congress in rejection of Trump
Millions of Americans have cast their votes to elect representatives in the US Senate and the US House of Representatives.
WorldWire · NPR
What Democrats plan to prioritize if they retake the House
This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come in.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
First polls close in pivotal US midterm elections
With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.
WorldWire · NPR
Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures
Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.
WorldWire · BBC News
Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
WorldWire · NPR
Legendary Photographer on getting that perfect election night picture
On election night, photographers will be in position, ready to snap history-making moments. It's something Pulitzer-prize-winner photographer David Hume Kennerly, has done for decades.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
US midterm election results live: Polls start closing in some states
Polls to start closing in waves across the country, with the earliest closures at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.
WorldWire · France 24
Historian Timothy Snyder: Trump running US foreign policy 'as though he were an organized criminal'
As Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections, François Picard welcomes historian Timothy Snyder, professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs, for a conversation about the future of
WorldWire · NPR
Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time
Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
WorldWire · NPR
Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors
As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Raphinha, Lamal fire Barcelona to 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa
Barca took early lead through Lamine Yamal before Raphinha continued fine goal-scoring form with a second-half brace.
WorldWire · BBC News
NTSB says crucial plane parts found three miles from Florida crash site
The NTSB said because the parts were found far from the accident site, they fell off before the crash.
WorldWire · France 24
Trump tariffs hitting small businesses
As US voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections, the economy remained their top concern. Despite robust headline macroeconomic data, middle-class Americans are growing increasingly frustrated with the rising cos
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
President Zelenskyy says US elections will impact war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has said that the US midterm elections will impact the ongoing war in his country
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history
Pivotal Texas race for US Senate breaks spending records, with $573.2m poured into Paxton and Talarico campaigns.
WorldWire · France 24
South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA ends
In tonight's edition, Rwanda and South Africa will lose their duty-free access to the U.S. market after being excluded from the AGOA trade program. Also, South Africans head to the polls amid water shortages and frustrat
WorldWire · France 24
Trump promised a 'Golden Age'. What has he delivered at home?
Donald Trump promised Americans a “Golden Age” when he returned to the White House in January 2025. Since then, his administration has slashed government spending through DOGE, ramped up mass deportations, expanded ICE o
WorldWire · BBC News
Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
WorldWire · BBC News
King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.
WorldWire · France 24
Trickle or tsunami? Democrats eye gains in US midterm elections
Will it be a trickle, a wave, or a tsunami? Election Day in the United States with Democrats hoping to take back one or both houses of Congress. We’ll track the turnout, gauge the mood and raise the curtain ahead of Midt
WorldWire · Euronews
Trump says US will end military aid to Israel as Americans vote in midterms
Trump tied the decision to criticism from left wing politicians, while US forces struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 3rd, 2026 – Evening
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WorldWire · Euronews
Tents return to Lisbon square after Portugal protest victory
Portugal's housing protesters celebrate a court victory in Lisbon, allowing activist Renata Cambra to set up a tent in Rossio Square.
WorldWire · BBC News
Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.
WorldWire · Euronews
The Senate on a razor’s edge: The races that will decide America's midterms
Democrats look all but certain to take the US House. The real fight is for the Senate, where a handful of races in states Republicans never expected to defend will decide who controls Washington.
WorldWire · Euronews
Americans head to the polls for US midterm elections
Voters cast their ballots in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York as Americans head to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
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.
WorldWire · BBC News
Libya's top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothes
The US company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, so the Dar al-Ifta said displaying its logo was unIslamic.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
China and India achieved diplomatic thaw. Now the border is flaring up
Indian authorities have confirmed a new border "face-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, raising questions about the still fragile thaw in relations between New Delhi and Beijing.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Cyprus: From ties with Russia to a strategic alignment with the US
The Republic of Cyprus long balanced ties between Russia and the West. Now, it is phasing out Russian weapons, expanding defense cooperation with the United States and redefining its place in the Eastern Mediterranean.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
What US midterm elections mean for Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere
Donald Trump's Republicans control the US Congress, but that could change after the midterm elections. The outcome of the ballot will not only impact domestic policy but also conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Yemen: Houthi clashes near Taiz leave residents in a 'state of panic'
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified around the city of Taiz. Residents face growing shortages of food, water and medical supplies as thousands flee their homes.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Who is goalkeeper Jesus Owono and will he be punished after Miguel’s death?
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono is at the centre of a social media storm after the death of Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel.
WorldWire · France 24
US midterm elections: A referendum on President Donald Trump?
Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's tumultuous first term in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington, with Democrats poised to seize the House and within striking distance of the S
WorldWire · BBC News
Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in 10 countries
Supermarkets have reported problems from Estonia and Sweden to Portugal and Italy and many retainers have been forced to discard food.
WorldWire · France 24
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
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Trump says that US will stop paying Israel aid after year-end
Military aid to Israel and campaign contributions from Israel's backers to US candidates has animated political debate.
WorldWire · France 24
Poland foils attempted 'provocation' on Russian border, PM Tusk says
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that Poland prevented an attempted "provocation" on its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad overnight. He gave few details but said Polish security forces prevented any
WorldWire · France 24
US Supreme court rejects Trump request to set aside 20,000 California ballots
The US Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s push to force California to set aside 20,000 ballots from people the federal government claims are noncitizens, a decision that came hours before the final day of
WorldWire · Euronews
Qatar sees 'hope' for US-Iran deal despite fresh US strikes as mediators exchange proposals in real time
Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to end the Iran war.
WorldWire · France 24
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 c
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Iran commander sets out five conditions for regional security
Mediator Qatar says US and Iran are studying proposals to resume negotiations and that it was 'hopeful' of an agreement.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup rescheduling
League delays matches after revised Asian Cup dates create 'additional flexibility in the domestic football calendar'.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
New bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal National Guard shooting
Newly-released bodycam footage shows Tennessee National Guard members pointing their guns at 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Can US midterm election really change Trump's Iran policy?
The US midterms are at hand, but their impact on the Iran war remains far from clear. Analysts say the Washington political elite may not be as divided on Iran as it appears.
WorldWire · Euronews
Turkey's justice minister says 'criminal network' behind billion-dollar fund scandal
In the fund investigation, Korkmaz Enes Ergun, detained on 31 October, was remanded on charges of "accepting bribes" and "membership of an organisation formed to commit crimes".
WorldWire · Euronews
Video shows two helicopters colliding in Nepal’s Everest region
Two small helicopters collided while landing on a snowy site in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district, killing an Indian tourist and injuring a New Zealander.
WorldWire · BBC News
US urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners
The US secretary of state also discusses laying the groundwork for 'free, fair, and credible elections'.
WorldWire · UN News
Air raid alerts and attacks on schools: the devastating face of education in Ukraine
Ukraine has sustained almost 2,000 attacks on education since the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, with some 270 this year alone, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, a day after a strike at a school bein
WorldWire · UN News
Gender equality pays off for business – so why are companies pulling back?
Gender equality and diversity are good for business – but while increasing numbers of women are reaching top spots in the corporate world, more initiatives are needed to keep momentum going.
WorldWire · UN News
Haiti gang leader seeks UN talks as El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to hunt for missing soldiers
A Haitian gang leader wanted by the United States has asked the UN to mediate, as El Salvador sends more than 2,000 troops into the country to search for four of its soldiers who went missing after a gang ambush.
WorldWire · UN News
Married off at 14: In Yemen’s war, women and girls suffer ‘devastating consequences’
Safa is 14. Her mother died earlier this year. She has no brothers or sisters. And a few weeks ago, as the crisis took hold, her father married her to an elderly man, afraid that if he were killed in the hostilities, no
WorldWire · UN News
‘This is not about politics. This is about people’: UN warns of impact of deadly drone strikes in Sudan
Intensifying drone attacks on civilian infrastructure across Sudan are disrupting electricity, water and fuel supplies, putting lives at risk and hampering the delivery of humanitarian aid, the UN’s top official in the c
WorldWire · UN News
World News in Brief: Children killed in Myanmar strike, new violence flares in Mozambique, an Internet affordability milestone
A school in Myanmar has been hit in an airstrike, with three children reported killed and five others injured, according to UN Children’s Fund UNICEF.
WorldWire · BBC News
Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp
The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot.
WorldWire · NPR
Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case
Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in an election that may change control of Congress. And, a judge is considering whether to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
WorldWire · BBC News
US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
WorldWire · NPR
Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing
Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 3rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
WorldWire · NPR
Four types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go
As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.
WorldWire · NPR
Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
WorldWire · Euronews
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to December over regional security
The Asian Football Confederation cited “exceptional circumstances” and travel disruptions in moving the tournament from January 2027 to late December, after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia forced the Dakar Rally and the W
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
How AI giants could raise the cost of borrowing 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.
WorldWire · NPR
How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election
Race calls are a critical part of election night and NPR partners with the Associated Press to make those calls. Here's how we do it.
WorldWire · BBC News
Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
US midterm election: How it works, why it's important and races to watch
US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.
WorldWire · BBC News
Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause.
WorldWire · BBC News
Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’
Tehran says the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement is reached.
WorldWire · France 24
North Korea rejects US allegations over $6 billion Binance crypto heist
North Korea on Tuesday dismissed US allegations that it was behind a $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance as "absurd rhetoric", accusing Washington of seeking to portray the country as a cybercriminal state and w
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
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.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block 20,000 California ballots
The Trump administration had appealed to the Supreme Court over claims that a list of more than 20,000 ballots in California include non-US citizens.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Trump approval rating near record low on eve of US midterm elections: Poll
Only 32 percent of voters approve of Trump's job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Powerful storm tears through beach resort on Italy’s southern coast
Surveillance footage captured the moment a tornado ripped through a beach resort restaurant in Castellaneta Marina
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
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.
WorldWire · France 24
Emergency alerts hacking 'designed to undermine trust in government', expert says
Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes broadcast to users in both countries. The systems have since been brought back under contr
WorldWire · France 24
Emergency alerts hacking 'designed to undermine trust in government', expert says
Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes broadcast to users in both countries. The systems have since been brought back under contr
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
US to drop South Africa, Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative
The Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.
WorldWire · France 24
Trump promised 'no more wars'. His foreign policy tells another story
Donald Trump promised an “America First” foreign policy and pledged to keep the US out of foreign wars. But since returning to the White House, his administration has been deeply involved in conflicts around the world. F
WorldWire · Euronews
British adventurer returns home after 28-year journey around the world
British adventurer Karl Bushby returns to his mother’s home in Hull after completing a 28-year, 50,000-kilometre journey from Chile.
WorldWire · France 24
Uganda withdrawing troops from peacekeeping mission in Somalia
In tonight's edition, Uganda starts drawing down troops just days after the UN ends its political mission in Somalia. Also, upcoming municipal elections in South Africa risk solidifying growing political fragmentation. A
WorldWire · BBC News
Russian bombing kills 26 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says
Officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village in what the president called an "utterly horrific" attack.
WorldWire · BBC News
Baby among four killed in bomb attack in western Colombia, official says
It is not yet clear who was behind the attack, which appears to have targeted a military base.
WorldWire · BBC News
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.
WorldWire · BBC News
Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.
WorldWire · BBC News
King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour
Hundreds of slaves were killed by colonial leaders in the Demerara rebellion of 1823, with many survivors executed.
WorldWire · The Guardian
Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg
There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships
WorldWire · The Guardian
Sudanese diaspora and human rights groups denounce UAE nominee for UN top job
Critics cite Lana Nusseibeh’s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSF Members of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of
WorldWire · BBC News
Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
WorldWire · BBC News
Venezuela opposition leader María Machado calls for elections upon return
Machado, who was in exile for nearly a year, said the transition in Venezuela's government would be "irreversible, organised, pacific".
WorldWire · BBC News
Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
WorldWire · BBC News
How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
WorldWire · The Guardian
Egypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada Masr
Warnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an unlicensed website Lina Attalah, a prominent Egyptian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the news outlet Mada Ma
WorldWire · The Guardian
Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health official
Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured to increase preparedness and possible treatment The “unprecedented” spread of the Ebola outbreak means it could rea
WorldWire · The Guardian
UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’
Commanders suspected of sexual violence during the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years have been subjected to travel ban and asset freeze Senior Sudanese commanders implicated in a “campaign
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