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Democrats win control of both US congressional chambers in sweeping midterm defeat for Republicans

Democrats are projected to take commanding majorities in the House and Senate after the 2026 US midterms, flipping seven competitive Senate seats and delivering major victories in traditionally Republican states. The result leaves President Donald Trump facing a divided final two years, with Democrats promising investigations and action on affordability while lacking the votes to override vetoes.

Vertrix News Desk · 05 Nov 2026, 00:02 UTC

War

Trump links Republican midterm defeat to Iran war as Democrats take Congress

President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the Iran war and the resulting rise in petrol prices contributed to a sweeping Republican defeat in the US midterm elections, while insisting he would launch the conflict again. Democrats are set to control both chambers of Congress, giving them new leverage over war funding and oversight.

Vertrix News Desk · 05 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC

War

Trump defends Iran war as Republicans absorb sweeping midterm defeat

President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war in Iran contributed to Republican losses in the US midterm elections, citing higher petrol prices, but said he would make the same decision again to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, prompting Republican criticism of the president’s direction.

Vertrix News Desk · 04 Nov 2026, 23:30 UTC

Politics

Trump says US will end Israel’s annual military aid by year-end

President Donald Trump says the United States will stop providing Israel with nearly $4 billion in annual military assistance by the end of 2026, while continuing to sell weapons and offer help if needed. The announcement appears to conflict with the existing aid agreement, which runs until 2028, and drew criticism from Israel’s opposition.

Vertrix News Desk · 04 Nov 2026, 00:27 UTC

Politics

US midterms could produce a series of historic firsts, reports say

The 2026 US midterm elections may produce a number of historic firsts for individual states and the country, according to reports by the Associated Press and NDTV. The material supplied does not identify the candidates, offices or records involved, but says some contenders have played down the historic dimension of their campaigns.

Vertrix News Desk · 03 Nov 2026, 23:27 UTC

Politics

US midterm polls begin closing as control of Congress hangs in balance

The first US midterm polling stations have closed, beginning a long count in elections that will determine control of the House and Senate for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. Democrats are seeking major gains, while early voter concerns have centred on living costs, immigration and election administration.

Vertrix News Desk · 03 Nov 2026, 23:03 UTC

World

Cyclone Murasu’s landfall brings powerful winds and flooding threat to Andhra Pradesh

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu began crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole early Tuesday, with sustained winds of up to 120 kmph and heavy rain affecting coastal districts. Authorities reported fallen trees, disrupted power infrastructure and transport interruptions, while evacuations and emergency coordination continued in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.

Vertrix News Desk · 02 Nov 2026, 23:50 UTC

Football

Glenn Maxwell ends Australia career after 14 years but remains available for franchise T20 cricket

Glenn Maxwell has retired from international cricket at 38 after representing Australia in Tests, one-day internationals and T20s. The all-rounder won three global titles and is best remembered for a remarkable unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan at the 2023 ODI World Cup. He will continue his franchise career, including with Melbourne Stars.

Vertrix News Desk · 02 Nov 2026, 23:08 UTC

Sports

Kimi Antonelli seals historic F1 title at 20

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became Formula One’s youngest world champion by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, which was won by Max Verstappen ahead of Lewis Hamilton. The Italian secured the championship with four races remaining after a season featuring nine victories and only two non-scoring finishes, both caused by mechanical failures.

Vertrix News Desk · 01 Nov 2026, 22:52 UTC

Politics

Burnham opens door to UK slavery apology but rejects reparations

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to a formal British apology for the country’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, while ruling out financial reparations. His position comes before a Commonwealth leaders’ summit in Antigua and amid King Charles III’s Caribbean tour, where renewed calls for an apology have accompanied references to historic suffering.

Vertrix News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 18:34 UTC

World

France protests draw hundreds of thousands as clashes erupt in several cities

Hundreds of thousands joined a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations across France over living costs, inequality, education and police violence. Authorities said 320,000 people participated nationwide, while youth organisations estimated nearly half a million. Most marches were peaceful, but clashes in Paris, Lyon and Toulouse led to tear gas, water cannon and more than 290 arrests.

Vertrix News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 18:23 UTC

World

G20 ministers cancel traditional group photograph amid dispute over Russia

Foreign ministers at the G20 meeting have dropped the customary group photograph after European, Australian and Canadian representatives objected to appearing alongside Russia’s Sergei Lavrov. The disagreement reflects wider divisions over Ukraine, trade and other international crises, with participants warning that a joint communiqué may be unlikely.

Vertrix News Desk · 30 Oct 2026, 23:19 UTC

Business

AI spending fears drive sharp Wall Street technology sell-off

US stocks suffered their steepest daily decline since June as investors questioned whether enormous artificial-intelligence investments will generate sufficient profits. The technology-heavy Nasdaq fell more than the S&P 500, while Intel, Nvidia and Amazon declined. Defensive and energy shares were more resilient, and Treasury yields eased as investors sought safer assets.

Vertrix News Desk · 30 Oct 2026, 22:01 UTC

World

Novaya Gazeta announces closure after mounting pressure from Russian authorities

Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia’s best-known independent newspapers, says it will cease operations after losing its media licence, facing restrictions on its websites and donations, and being evicted from its Moscow offices. Founder Dmitry Muratov described the pressure as an effort to “strangle” the paper. A final issue is still expected before the shutdown.

Vertrix News Desk · 30 Oct 2026, 20:41 UTC

Culture

Patrick Stewart, celebrated for Shakespeare, Star Trek and X-Men, dies at 86

British actor Patrick Stewart has died at his Los Angeles home at 86 after what his spokesperson described as a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Renowned for Shakespearean stage work, he became an international star as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier.

Vertrix News Desk · 30 Oct 2026, 00:10 UTC

Politics

Israel’s election produces deadlock as Arab parties emerge with 19 seats

Israel’s final election count leaves Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc with 53 seats, the opposition with 48 and Arab-led parties with 19, denying every grouping the 61-seat majority needed to govern. A dispute over unproven allegations of foreign interference has deepened tensions as parties consider coalition options, including cooperation with Arab lawmakers.

Vertrix News Desk · 30 Oct 2026, 00:10 UTC

Politics

Flávio Bolsonaro claims leadership of Brazil after defeat and flight to Miami

Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami with his family after losing Sunday’s presidential runoff to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He first called himself the elected president before revising the claim to “leader of Brazil”, while alleging fraud without evidence. Brazil’s electoral authorities and international observers said the vote was fair, and his party recognised Lula’s victory.

Vertrix News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 00:07 UTC

Football

Ronaldo’s 2008 Manchester United season wins inaugural B.O.A.T. fan vote

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 campaign at Manchester United has been voted the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning season in the inaugural B.O.A.T. fan poll. Lionel Messi’s record-setting 2012 year finished second, while Ronaldo’s 2017 season was third. Every place in the 10-season ranking went to one of the two long-time rivals, with five entries each.

Vertrix News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 20:13 UTC

World

Reports say Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil as US prepares visas after election defeat

Brazilian senator and defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly left the country for the United States after missing a Supreme Court deadline to surrender his passports. The reports remain partly unconfirmed: Brazilian authorities said there was no record of departure through a regular checkpoint, while a senior US official said visas would be issued to Bolsonaro and his family.

Vertrix News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 00:07 UTC

Climate

Cyclone Arnab reaches Andhra Pradesh coast with winds up to 150 kmph

The India Meteorological Department said very severe Cyclone Arnab began making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near south of Yanam at about 1.20am on Wednesday. Winds were measured at 125-135 kmph with gusts up to 150 kmph, while rain, flooding, fallen trees and major transport disruption were reported.

Vertrix News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 23:40 UTC

Politics

Israel exit polls show opposition narrowly ahead but coalition path remains uncertain

Initial Israeli exit polls gave Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc a narrow lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s allies, but neither side was close to the 61 seats required for a Knesset majority. Later projections differed, with two television networks putting the blocs level at 51 seats each.

Vertrix News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 23:31 UTC

Politics

Flávio Bolsonaro vows to lead opposition after losing Brazil election

Flávio Bolsonaro has refused to concede Brazil’s presidential election after narrowly losing to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and says he will organise the opposition. The senator also says a Supreme Court justice ordered him to surrender his passports and barred him from leaving the country while he faces an investigation he denies wrongdoing in.

Vertrix News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 23:56 UTC

Climate

Cyclone Arnab strengthens as India prepares for landfall on Andhra coast

India’s eastern states are intensifying evacuations, transport restrictions and rescue preparations as Cyclone Arnab moves across the Bay of Bengal toward Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. The weather department forecasts a very severe cyclone, winds of up to 140 kmph and exceptionally heavy rain, while authorities in several states remain on alert.

Vertrix News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 22:57 UTC

Politics

Trump questions Lula’s Brazil victory without evidence as markets react to election result

Donald Trump has questioned the legitimacy of Brazil’s presidential election after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro, but offered no evidence of fraud. Brazil’s vice-president rejected the accusation, while the result unsettled financial markets and is expected to leave Lula facing a more conservative Congress.

Vertrix News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 21:47 UTC

Politics

Lula wins unprecedented fourth term in Brazil runoff

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has defeated Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely fought runoff, securing a fourth presidential term at age 80. The result reverses the first-round advantage held by Bolsonaro and gives Brazil’s left a major victory, but Lula will face a conservative Congress, economic pressures and questions about his governing capacity.

Vertrix News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 00:35 UTC

World

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns after months abroad

María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after more than 10 months abroad, appearing with supporters in Lara state before travelling toward Caracas. Her arrival follows repeated failed attempts to re-enter the country and comes amid US-backed talks involving interim President Delcy Rodríguez, whose government and political position remain at odds with Machado’s democratic campaign.

Vertrix News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 23:33 UTC

Politics

BJP announces nationwide protests over Kharge remarks about Modi’s late father

India’s Bharatiya Janata Party says it will stage demonstrations across the country after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father during a Patna event. The BJP has condemned the remark as offensive and accused Congress of escalating personal attacks, while the supplied reports do not include a response from Kharge to the planned protests.

Vertrix News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 20:48 UTC

Politics

India orders fresh voting at three Agra teachers’ constituency stations

India’s Election Commission has cancelled polling conducted at three stations in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra Division Teachers’ Legislative Council constituency and ordered a fresh vote on October 26. The decision follows recommendations from election officials amid allegations of irregularities and harassment, with an inquiry also ordered to determine responsibility.

Vertrix News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 23:39 UTC

War

Houthis deny targeting Mecca and Medina as Saudi Arabia reports missile debris

The Houthis denied attacking Mecca and Medina after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted ballistic missiles and reported debris in several locations. The group said its targets were Saudi military and oil facilities, while Yemen’s internationally recognised government accused it of striking coast-guard sites in Aden. The reports indicate a renewed escalation threatening a fragile truce.

Vertrix News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 19:27 UTC

War

Ukraine announces local ceasefire for aid operation in occupied Oleshky

Ukraine’s military command says it will observe a temporary ceasefire in a designated area of Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in the Kherson region, to enable a humanitarian operation. Associated Press Sport reports that Melania Trump helped broker an agreement to allow relief aid into the city, although the supplied accounts provide few details about the arrangement or its implementation.

Vertrix News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 22:29 UTC