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Politics4d agoUS midterms: What Trump's defeat means for Europe and global marketsDemocrats have won both chambers of the US Congress. For Europe, the big questions are tariffs and Ukraine, where Trump still holds much of his power.EuroNews [en]
World4d agoEurope Today: Democrats win Senate in rebuke of Trump as Poland’s constitutional crisis drags onA blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and the EU enlargement race.EuroNews [en]
Business4d agoPaul Krugman backs temporary rent caps to curb housing speculation in EuropePaul Krugman says modern income-stabilisation models preserve construction incentives while easing a currently "impossible" situation. He also warns French public debt could be "catastrophic" and urges Europe to adopt "temporary protectionism".EuroNews [en]
Politics4d agoDemocrats win both House and Senate in stunning rebuke for TrumpThe results from across the country were a major blow to President Trump, who spent nearly every day of the last month holding rallies to energize his supporters but was unable to stop a wipeout.Le Monde [en]
Politics4d agoSpanish Minister celebrates Democrats' triumph as a humiliating defeat for TrumpThe Spanish representative celebrates the Democratic triumph in the U.S., calling Trump's defeat historic. He highlights the fall of similar leaders. He anticipates a setback for the Spanish right in the November elections, seeing a pattern in recent international results.Clarín
Politics4d agoAmericans deliver stunning rebuke to Trump as blue wave sweeps countryDemocrats take Congress as Republicans defeated in midterm races from Texas to GeorgiaFinancial Times
Conflict4d agoRussia loses another 2,180 troops in war against Ukraine in past 24 hoursUkrinform [en]
Military4d agoMBDA high-speed strike missile to have range ‘far’ exceeding ExocetStratus RS, for rapid strike, is being developed for France and the United Kingdom, and MBDA is awaiting a development contract from France’s Directorate General for Armament.Defense News
Politics4d agoTalarico, Democratic senator for Texas, after his historic victory: We defeated GoliathA former legislator achieves a historic victory in Texas, overcoming decades of hegemony. His campaign was compared to David's fight against Goliath. With an emotional speech, he highlights how he confronted economic and political power, symbolizing the triumph of the disadvantaged in a conservative stronghold.Clarín
Politics4d agoEurope wakes up to a blue tsunami in the US midtermsOvernight, the Democratic party has won the U.S. Senate and made decisive gains in the House. But this might not necessarily be good news for Europe. On this special episode, Zoya Sheftalovich is joined by Sarah Wheaton in Brussels and our Global Politics Bureau Chief Jack Blanchard, who is ringing in from Washington. Jack will […]Politico Europe
Politics4d agoUS midterms: What the blue wave means for BritainThe Democrats have won the Senate and the House, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency. On this special episode of Westminster Insider, Patrick Baker is joined from Washington D.C. by our Global Politics Bureau Chief Jack Blanchard to unpack the election results and to explore what they could mean for […]Politico Europe
Politics4d agoDemocrat Troy Jackson unseats longtime Republican Senator Susan CollinsJackson, 58, who became the party's nominee only in July, will succeed Collins, who was seeking her sixth term representing the state in the Senate.Le Monde [en]
Politics4d agoÓscar Puente lets himself fall"Lo que ha traído el ya ex ministro a la política es fundamentalmente el empleo de la violencia verbal desde el poder contra el ciudadano de a pie" LeerEl Mundo
Cyber4d agoCyber attack threatens French blood banksSky News World
Politics4d agoSusan Collins, the historic 'moderate' senator swept away by the anti-Trump waveThe Republican senator from Maine, after 30 years in office, cedes her seat to Democrat Jackson, driven by the anti-Trump vote. Despite distancing herself from the former president, Collins failed to overcome the Democratic wave that wrested control of Congress from her party.Clarín
Conflict4d agoWhy Are Indonesians Dying in Ukraine?Russian recruitment tactics on social media are similar to those used by scam center criminals.Foreign Policy
World4d agoGet your skates on: Visit some of Europe’s top outdoor ice rinks this winterFrom castle backdrops to illuminated ice trails, these outdoor skating spots bring a little extra magic to a European winter break.EuroNews [en]
Politics4d agoU.S. midterm elections in pictures: Democrats' sweeping victories deliver rebuke to TrumpDemocrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections on Wednesday, flipping key Republican-held seats in Congress.CNBC
Health4d agoPhotos: Champions League and Tenerife fans pay tribute to De MiguelCD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after suffering cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics4d agoNetanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next governmentBenjamin Netanyahu faces a critical test as President Isaac Herzog decides who will receive the mandate to form Israel's next government.Fox News World
PoliticsBreaking4d agoUS voters unleash blue wave, handing Congress to Democrats and rebuking TrumpSouth China Morning Post
Politics4d agoMegachurch pastor ousts GOP senator in Democrats' first Senate win in Kansas in 94 yearsRepublicans attempted a massive rescue effort for Sen. Roger Marshall, including two Trump rallies in the state in OctoberThe Independent World
Politics4d agoA Democratic Senator for KansasDemocrats won a Senate seat in Kansas for the first time in nearly 100 years. Our election data reporter Christine Zhang talks about the growing Democratic footprint in the state.NYT US
Politics4d ago5 things Europe needs to monitor as Democrats blitz Trump in US midtermsFrom Texas to Ohio, the Republicans had a disastrous night at the polls. How will the results impact Europe?Politico Europe