Democrats are set for a major win in the midterm elections, taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, according to media projections. “We are seeing a new generation of political leaders,” says political science professor William Bianco.
World politicsSpanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente is resigning after last week's train accident, in which 69 people died, El País reports.
WorldSeveral members of parliament in Slovakia have withdrawn their support for Prime Minister Robert Fico's ruling coalition. The opposition is calling for new elections following the announcement.
World politicsGreenland's parliament, Inatsisartut, has voted in favour of the security and defence agreement with the United States, Danish media report.
ConflictsBritish King Charles III calls transatlantic slavery a “terrible injustice” in a statement but does not apologize.
World politicsAfter a bitter election campaign, there is concern in the US that Donald Trump will try to overturn the results of the midterm elections if they are unfavorable to Republicans. But the president has little opportunity to influence the outcome, according to political science professor William Bianco.
World politicsIsrael’s opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says the country’s four opposition parties still stand by their pledge to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power - but the path to doing so through parliament remains uncertain.
World politicsMore than seven weeks have passed since election day, and two prime ministerial candidates have been voted down so far. Here’s what happens next.
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