Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.
Historic firsts redraw US political map in 2026 midterm elections
The 2026 US midterms delivered a wave of historic firsts for women, Black, Muslim, gay and Native American politicians.
Ancient coins suggest influential Iron Age king was female – Phys.org
- Ancient coins suggest influential Iron Age king was female Phys.org
- Iron Age Barbarian King Who Triggered Roman Invasion Of Britain Was Actually A Woman, Historian Argues IFLScience
- Famed Iron Age king was actually a woman Popular Science
- Historians say King Verica persuaded Rome to invade Britain. But could Verica actually have been a queen? The Guardian
- Was the ‘king’ who brought the Romans to Britain actually a queen? The Times
Mother and daughter killed in terrifying grizzly bear attack in Canada – FOX Weather
- Mother and daughter killed in terrifying grizzly bear attack in Canada FOX Weather
- Mother, daughter found dead after suspected grizzly attack USA Today
- Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada BBC
- Canadian Officials Search for Bears After Mother and Daughter Are Killed on Hike The New York Times
- ‘Multiple’ Grizzly Bears May Have Mauled Mom and Daughter Found Dead People.com
Iran war live: Khamenei says US hostility will persist after midterms
Iran's supreme leader says US hostility will persist regardless of the midterm election results.
Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
Authorities in British Columbia say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved in the women's deaths.
Who gets to vote in the US?
Tati Abu King lost his voting rights after felony convictions.
Ethiopia expels 6 Sudan diplomats, orders closure of consulate, reports say
Move comes after Sudan lodged official complaints against Ethiopia, accusing Addis Ababa of supporting the RSF group.
German police investigate death of Bavaria deputy premier, found in hotel room – Reuters
- German police investigate death of Bavaria deputy premier, found in hotel room Reuters
- The leader of a German conservative party is found dead at a Berlin hotel AP News
- Hubert Aiwanger, prominent German politician, found dead in Berlin hotel The Guardian
- Bavarian politician Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel DW.com
- Bavaria's Deputy Premier Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel Le Monde.fr
Giant banner of Trump, Vance and Netanyahu burnt at Tehran rally
A giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burnt in Tehran
Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections
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.
Hundreds of Ice Age rock art engravings discovered hidden in plain sight – Phys.org
- Hundreds of Ice Age rock art engravings discovered hidden in plain sight Phys.org
- Hundreds of Ice Age engravings discovered in a Catalan cave visitors walked past for decades Archaeology News Online Magazine
- Hundreds of stunning ice age drawings discovered inside Spanish cave Scientific American
- Stunning collection of prehistoric engravings found in Spanish cave New Scientist
- Archaeologists find trove of prehistoric art in Catalonian cave Haaretz
After 3 Months Lost at Sea, Five Survivors Are Rescued on Remote Island – The New York Times
- After 3 Months Lost at Sea, Five Survivors Are Rescued on Remote Island The New York Times
- Five people, including 2 children, rescued after more than 3 months lost at sea Yahoo
- 5 People, Including 2 Kids, Are Found Alive After 3 Months Lost at Sea When They Headed Out on 20-Foot Boat People.com
- 5 people rescued in South Pacific after months adrift at sea, 4 others missing CBS News
- Group lost at sea for months found after drifting thousands of kilometres ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing – BBC
- Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing BBC
- One survivor found three days after Zaporizhzhia bombing that killed 43 Reuters
- Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid center is one of the war’s ‘deadliest attacks,’ Zelensky says CNN
- Zelenskyy says 40 now confirmed dead after ‘insane’ Russian attack on school – as it happened The Guardian
- Bodies of 43 people recovered from rubble of school destroyed by Russian strike in Komyshuvakha Українська правда
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.
Democratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections
The left-wing movement has won support for its views on issues like the war in Gaza and universal healthcare.
Ex-Prince Andrew called to testify in civil case, 1st royal in 156 years to get witness summons – PBS
- Ex-Prince Andrew called to testify in civil case, 1st royal in 156 years to get witness summons PBS
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial next month BBC
- Ex-Prince Andrew Served with Summons to Give Evidence in Fraud Trial: Report People.com
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Ordered to Give Evidence in High Court Fraud Trial Town & Country Magazine
- Ex-Prince Andrew Makes Royal History With Court Summons Not Seen Since 19th Century Yahoo
Antarctica Ozone Hole Grows, but Prognosis Remains Good – Newser
Sudan factories struggle to restart after devastating wartime losses
War has left Sudanese workers jobless and consumers facing higher prices as factories struggle to reopen.