Anthony Zurcher: Democrats eye sweeping gains and reshaping of political map
This is already shaping up to be a very good night for Democrats, with much of the vote counted in the eastern United States and polls closing in key Midwestern…
Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat
News of Ossoff’s projected victory, which was announced less than an hour after polls closed, rippled through the Georgia Democrats watch party in Atlanta with supporters cheering and clapping. The…
Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Seven flights across Europe were targeted by suspected bomb threats.
Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as Georgia’s first Black woman governor
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as Georgia’s first Black woman governor Bottoms, who formerly advised ex-President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance…
Kazakhstan releases second tiger into the wild
Kazakhstan has released a second Siberian tiger, this time a male named Amur, into a nature reserve.
Democrat Roy Cooper flips North Carolina US Senate seat
Democrat Roy Cooper flips North Carolina US Senate seat Roy Cooper beat out Republican Michael Whatley. North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper speaks to supporters in Raleigh, N.C., on…
Scepticism as Trump says he’s ending Israel’s $3.8 bn military aid deal
US President Donald Trump says he plans to stop the annual $3.8bn military aid package to Israel by the end of the year.
Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices found
Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices found At least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship receive threats, but officials say searches found no explosives. A police…
US Department of Justice expands its probe into Alaska’s US Senate election
US Department of Justice expands its probe into Alaska’s US Senate election The Trump administration is doubling down on allegations that Democrats stood up a ‘spoiler’ candidate against Republicans. Republican…
US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says
As well as broader issues, pollsters also asked about inflation and the impact of rising prices on people’s lives. Almost eight in 10 voters (79%) said inflation had caused them…