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Four tankers destroyed by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC says

04 Nov 2026, 07:17 UTC · 3 independent sources ·

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says the vessels were destroyed by naval mines.

Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means

04 Nov 2026, 07:23 UTC · 20 independent sources ·

Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas and confirmation votes.

Democrat Troy Jackson ousts Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine

04 Nov 2026, 05:27 UTC · 6 independent sources ·

Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson on Tuesday.

Democrat Jon Ossoff wins Georgia US Senate race

04 Nov 2026, 00:57 UTC · 90 independent sources ·

Jon Ossoff has been re-elected to the Senate in Georgia.

North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward the sea, South Korea says

04 Nov 2026, 01:52 UTC · 2 independent sources ·

South Korea says the projectile was launched toward the sea.

Abdul El-Sayed overcomes party betrayal and massive megadonor blitz to win the Senate

04 Nov 2026, 07:47 UTC · 5 independent sources ·

Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s open Senate seat.

Yemen gov’t accuses IRGC, Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back Houthis

03 Nov 2026, 19:09 UTC · 5 independent sources ·

Yemen’s interior minister says foreign involvement has expanded beyond arms and training.

Trump says US will stop funding Israel at the end of the year

03 Nov 2026, 13:35 UTC · 13 independent sources ·

Donald Trump said Washington will no longer provide military aid to Israel after the end of this year.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory

04 Nov 2026, 06:26 UTC · 61 independent sources ·

The top Democrat in the US House said he will use his expected majority to go after corruption.

Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting

03 Nov 2026, 13:22 UTC · 19 independent sources ·

The European Commission will host a meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday.

US official confirms strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz

03 Nov 2026, 02:30 UTC · 81 independent sources ·

A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

Democratic gains mount in US midterms as Trump faces bruising verdict

04 Nov 2026, 03:41 UTC · 7 independent sources ·

They flipped a Republican-held Senate seat.

Russian strike on school kills at least 31 in Ukraine village

03 Nov 2026, 11:18 UTC · 15 independent sources ·

US House Speaker Johnson rants about Marxism after Democrat gains

04 Nov 2026, 07:11 UTC · 6 independent sources ·

Mike Johnson says Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida race for governor

04 Nov 2026, 02:10 UTC · 26 independent sources ·

He becomes Florida’s first Black governor.

Japanese stocks sink as U.S. midterm results hit tech shares

04 Nov 2026, 05:23 UTC · 26 independent sources ·

The tech-heavy Nikkei 225 declined as much as 4.8%.

North Carolina voters elect Roy Cooper, state’s first Democratic senator in 10 years

04 Nov 2026, 01:31 UTC · 10 independent sources ·

He defeated Michael Whatley.

Nervous Republicans await results at Paxton’s Texas election party

04 Nov 2026, 03:56 UTC · 3 independent sources ·

Tusk says Poland thwarted possible provocation on Kaliningrad border overnight

03 Nov 2026, 13:14 UTC · 4 independent sources ·

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland successfully prevented an attempted provocation.

Spain's transport minister to resign after train crash killed 69 people

03 Nov 2026, 20:32 UTC · 12 independent sources ·

Spain’s transport minister said he will step down after two deadly train crashes in less than a year.

US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports

03 Nov 2026, 01:07 UTC · 25 independent sources ·

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that the United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island, citing US officials.

Indian navy frees hijacked Iranian fishing crew off Somalia

03 Nov 2026, 13:12 UTC · 110 independent sources ·

India’s Defence Ministry said the Azini and its crew of 20 were freed off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours.

Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to attack Homs oil refinery

03 Nov 2026, 13:32 UTC · 12 independent sources ·

State news agency SANA said Syrian security forces arrested members of a cell linked to Hezbollah.

Watch: Andrew Feinberg explains why Trump only has himself to blame for brutal midterm election night

04 Nov 2026, 06:09 UTC · 14 independent sources ·

Donald Trump is deflecting blame for Republican midterm losses.