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When will we know the US midterm election results?
The first results are expected on Tuesday as polls begin to close at 23:00 GMT. But final results might take days.
Published On 3 Nov 2026
California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
Published On 3 Nov 2026
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
Published On 3 Nov 2026
UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers
Published On 3 Nov 2026
US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyond
Published On 3 Nov 2026
US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transition
Published On 3 Nov 2026
US lawmakers ask Trump administration to stop deportation of Afghans
Published On 3 Nov 2026
US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic, Republican voters
Published On 2 Nov 2026
Mamdani’s progressive allies vie for seats in Congress
Published On 2 Nov 2026

US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access

South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.

HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown

Opposition figures arrested and disappeared since President Hakainde Hichilema claimed August victory.

US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs

Diesel prices ease to $6.29 per gallon, offering slight relief amid a global fuel demand squeeze.

Judge dismisses charges against FBI agents involved in Hunter Biden case

A federal judge tossed charges accusing two former FBI officials of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation.

Trump, Vance campaign with candidates on last day before US midterms

President Donald Trump closes his midterm campaign push at the Reflecting Pool, urging supporters to vote.

Lobster industry caught in Maine’s political headwinds before US midterms

Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clash over tariffs and their impact on Maine’s economy.

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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.

As Islamophobia ramps up in US midterms, Texas Muslims eye local stakes

Texas Muslims grapple with a slate of policies they say stigmatise their community, push for change at the ballot box.

Republicans, Democrats make final pitches with control of Congress at stake

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Alaska voters shrug off potential Democratic manipulation
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Will governors’ ranks get more diverse after midterms?
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Photos: Alaskans cast their ballots in early voting
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California wants to tax billionaires. Will voters back the proposal?

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Iran says US talks could resume ‘within a short period’ if demands are met

Esmaeil Baghaei said Qatar is facilitating indirect talks based on Iran’s seven-step peace plan.

Politics

When will we know the US midterm election results?

California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections

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

UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers

US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyond

US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transition

US lawmakers ask Trump administration to stop deportation of Afghans

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

Mamdani’s progressive allies vie for seats in Congress

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