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Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses

President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections

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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.

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Iran war live: Trump says war caused election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’

President Trump admits Iran war ‘largely’ caused Republicans’ US election wipeout, but says he ‘had to do it’.

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Who gets to vote in the US?

Tati Abu King lost his voting rights after felony convictions.

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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.

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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.

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Africa’s richest man launches mega oil tank farm in Namibia

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched a fuel storage facility in Namibia to future-proof Southern Africa’s supply.

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Ohio’s voters tell Republicans: don’t take us for granted

Democrats flipped a Senate seat and recaptured the governor’s mansion in Ohio.

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Palestinians, Israelis react after Democrats sweep US midterms

Palestinians and Israelis are divided in their opinion following the win by Democrats in the US midterm elections.

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Social media reacts to Democrats’ takeover of US Congress

Social media is awash with reactions to Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains.

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