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Analysts note the growing risks around U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to maintain a fragile trade truce.

One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.

Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trump’s handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy powers.

The world's largest olive oil company, Deoleo, plummeted in early trading after two of its rivals announced plans to acquire the firm.

A Citigroup employee was killed in a shooting at the bank's office in Tampa, Florida. Authorities said the suspect involved was also dead.

A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.

Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.

In a peculiar failed smuggling attempt, 3,000 tarantulas were seized at a Peruvian airport.

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.

New Yorkers marched to demand justice for Ghanaian boy Javits Frimpong, who was shot and killed in the Bronx last month.

Demonstrators are demanding an increase in the minimum wage and higher salaries for all workers, among other reforms.

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High costs, limited financing and rising demand keep homes out of reach.

The US company is using Kyiv’s unique war data to train its controversial technologies.

Democrats can adopt the impeachment articles in the House but will need Republican backing in the Senate.

Despite wins, Democrats lack the two-thirds majority needed to overturn a presidential veto and push through a law.

Who voted, which seats flipped and who made history? A look at the numbers behind the 2026 US midterm elections.

Michel Barnier says Britain could avoid having to join the single currency, but free movement is non-negotiableYesterday the pro-Brexit Guido Fawkes website published a list of items that it said could be banned as a result of Andy Burnham’s reset with the EU. It was based on items that have been banned under EU regulations passed since the UK left. Under the deal on food exports that has been agreed (but not yet published), the UK will have to align with EU sanitary and phytosanitary rules. And any further move to bring the UK closer to the EU could result in further regulatory alignment.One of the items on the Guido Fawkes list was smoky bacon flavouring in crisps.Oh, Stig. I mean, really, we’ve had EU straight bananas, and now we’re talking about banning smoky bacon crisps. I think you should get a life.This is actually about ensuring that we can do business with our closest neighbours.The transition is a balance between getting and accessing those benefits as quickly as possible, but dealing with some of the transitional issues that you have to deal with whenever you’re moving from one system to another. Continue reading...

Fifteen flights across Europe have received bomb threats so far today, with some forced to divertTell us: have you been affected by the bomb threats?And the Italian news agency Ansa reported that two more planes with links to Italy were affected by bomb threats this morning: that’s a WizzAir service from Milan Malpensa to Warsaw, which reportedly landed in Vienna, and a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome Fiumicino.Belgian newspaper Le Soir also reported a bomb threat against a LOT Polish Airline flight from Warsaw, which now landed at Zaventem. Continue reading...

Criticism of US-Israel war on Iran seen as huge factor in Democrats’ sweeping victory. Plus, a spiky customer steps into a North Carolina bagel storeGood morning.Donald Trump has accepted the results of the US midterm elections as the system held up against attempts at election interference. His administration had waged an aggressive effort to sow doubt about the results in advance, but the worst fears have not been realized. “It was essentially too big to rig,” an unnamed Trump adviser told CNN, after Democrats swept into power across the nation on a “blue wave”. Trump made a public appearance the day after the seismic results – chiefly to talk about his new White House ballroom plans.Follow our continued live coverage of the election results and find our full midterms coverage here. Continue reading...

Democrat Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the southern state by less than 1,200 votesLive results | How do you feel about the results?Sign up for Breaking News US emailElection night brought a series of dramatic developments, unexpected results and closely contested races across the US. We have put together this video capturing the key moments and offering a quick overview of one of the most important nights in US politics:The Senate race in Mississippi has become one of the most closely watched contests in the midterms, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom separated by a remarkably narrow margin. Continue reading...

Decision by MPC a week after the budget comes as Iran war continues to drive up energy costsBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and warned of another increase to come, to combat soaring inflation unleashed by the Iran war.Eight members of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted for the move, which takes the base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The ninth member, Catherine Mann, preferred a more dramatic half-point increase. Continue reading...

In the Netherlands many felt the move, while welcome, was mishandled and exclusionary, mirroring past inequalityAndy Burnham’s pledge to seek a “structured dialogue” with former colonies to help shape Britain’s first formal state apology for slavery marks the UK’s first tentative step down a path the Netherlands set out on five years ago.The prime minister’s attempts to initiate a historic shift alongside the royal family – whose customary expressions of “profound personal sorrow”, falling short of an apology, was repeated by King Charles this week – echo a process begun by the Dutch state in 2021. Continue reading...

Agents pinned down Erik Zepeda, a 20-year-old with disabilities, and left him with a broken wrist in latest example of ICE brutality as activity surges in CaliforniaThe violent ICE detention of a US citizen with disabilities as he walked to his high school has sparked outrage in California where leaders are condemning the incident as racial profiling and calling on authorities to investigate.Erik Zepeda, a 20-year-old high school student, was stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers last month in the small agricultural city of Santa Maria, famed for its strawberry harvest, where 79% of residents are Latino. His wrist was broken and later required surgery. Continue reading...

Hospital workers, air traffic and rail staff expected to join industrial action as 70,000 police officers deployed across countryHundreds of thousands of people are expected to march in demonstrations across France as trade unions call for a nationwide strike expected to extend to hospital workers, air traffic control, the post office, teachers and rail staff.A total of 70,000 police officers were deployed across France on Thursday morning as street demonstrations began in cities including Marseille, Grenoble and Lyon. Continue reading...

Leeds and Edinburgh among areas previously hit by fireworks-related violence, as fire brigades union warns of insufficient resourcesEmergency services are preparing for potential disorder in parts of the UK on Bonfire Night, amid concerns over the safety of firefighters from rising attacks and shortages of resources.Some communities have already been hit by unrest and antisocial behaviour in the days leading up to 5 November, with police in several towns and cities using enhanced powers, such as dispersal orders, to tackle groups letting off fireworks in public places. Continue reading...

Ten-year high shows sterling’s strength against other currencies following fall of dollar after US midterm electionsBusiness live – latest updatesThe pound has hit its highest level since its crash in the wake of the Brexit referendum a decade ago.Data released by the Bank of England on Thursday showed that the pound reached its strongest level against a basket of other currencies since 23 June 2016 – the day of the EU vote – on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Roughly 260 demonstrations are expected to take place across France on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

The midterms vote was an epic rebuke of Silicon Valley.

How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.

Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how the Anthropic chief executive’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped.

The midterms were a historic collapse for the Republicans, who were unable to overcome an unpopular president and an unpopular war.

Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica react to the Democratic Party’s major midterm victory.

Roughly 260 demonstrations are expected to take place across France on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

The planes that were targeted, including in Italy and France, landed safely, officials said. No explosives have been found.

The New York Post used a Hokusai work to depict Donald Trump being swept away by Democrats’ midterm election win. Some in Japan were bothered by the imagery.

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk to perform second spacewalk  The Globe and MailSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Bomb threats force planes into emergency landings at several European airports  CBCMultiple flights in Europe diverted amid bomb threats  CTV NewsBomb threats disrupt flights across Europe and renew hybrid warfare fears  The GuardianBomb threat forces Aer Lingus Dublin-Rome flight to divert to a French military air base  Winnipeg Free PressBomb threats hit European flights for third day  Inquirer.net

How augmented reality is helping patients stay motivated for physiotherapy  The Globe and Mail

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says "the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt".

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says "the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt".

Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

Max Jorgensen was eligble for England, but insists he was always intent on continuing the family tradition of representing the Wallabies.

About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.

Stephen Simpson was due to be sentenced after admitting carrying out the fraud at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Women who have already tried inserting the tablets are advised to stop and seek medical attention if needed.

BBC Sport looks at some of the most iconic moments from the career of Cristiano Ronaldo as he retires from international football.

The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.

Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.