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US Midterm Elections 2026:
Who will control Congress?

Americans vote for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governors on November 3. Follow the results live on TRT World as votes are counted.

House seats: 435
Senate seats: 35
Governors: 36

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Trump declares end to US military aid to Israel by year-end

President Trump confirms that the United States launched strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran seeks Gulf security pact without foreign military presence, Araghchi says

Iran warns US of 'new battlefield', says ball is in Washington's court

Trump declares end to US military aid to Israel by year-end

Trump declares end to US military aid to Israel by year-end

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US midterms kick off as voters weigh balance of power in Congress

US midterms kick off as voters weigh balance of power in Congress

US midterms kick off as voters weigh balance of power in Congress

Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress — House and Senate — while Democrats seek to gain control of at least one.

Analyst: US Senate battleground races will tighten even as polls favour Democrats

Analyst: US Senate battleground races will tighten even as polls favour Democrats

Analyst: US Senate battleground races will tighten even as polls favour Democrats

Trump declares 2026 midterms 'most important in our lifetime' while blasting Democrats

Trump declares 2026 midterms 'most important in our lifetime' while blasting Democrats

Trump declares 2026 midterms 'most important in our lifetime' while blasting Democrats

Live updates: Middle East crisis

Live blog - Middle East crisis

Live blog - Middle East crisis

Trump confirms US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island

US-Israeli war on Iran has fuelled wider regional tensions, including renewed conflict in Yemen, escalating Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and continued Israeli assaults in Gaza and Lebanon.

US 'not looking to kill lots of people' in Iran: Trump

US to cut financial aid to Israel by the end of 2026

Israeli opposition nominates Eisenkot for PM, pledges 'national emergency government'

Trump declares end to US military aid to Israel by year-end

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US to decide new Congress composition on November 3

US to decide new Congress composition on November 3

‘One Piece' flag: From manga to Gen Z uprising

‘One Piece' flag: From manga to Gen Z uprising

Us to cut aid to Israel

Us to cut aid to Israel

Islamic world must stand firmly against Israeli atrocities in Palestine: Türkiye's Yilmaz

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz says the 42nd COMCEC meeting demonstrated a shared determination to overcome geopolitical tensions and conflicts across the Islamic world through diplomacy.

Israel orders seizure of over 26,000m² of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank

Israeli attacks kill 22 students and education workers in Gaza in October: Palestinian ministry

Islamic world must stand firmly against Israeli atrocities in Palestine: Türkiye's Yilmaz

Islamic world must stand firmly against Israeli atrocities in Palestine: Türkiye's Yilmaz

UK king calls slave trade 'monstrous injustice' at Commonwealth summit

UK prime minister signals openness to an apology for slavery but rules out financial reparations, while King Charles is not expected to apologise.

UK king calls slave trade 'monstrous injustice' at Commonwealth summit

UK king calls slave trade 'monstrous injustice' at Commonwealth summit

FEATURES

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Türkiye's intelligence chief holds talks in UAE on regional security

Ibrahim Kalin was received by UAE Vice President Mansour bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi alongside senior Emirati security officials.

Türkiye's intelligence chief holds talks in UAE on regional security

Türkiye's intelligence chief holds talks in UAE on regional security

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Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

European leaders must act as one to push back at the unprecedented US sanctions on the court, which threaten the very foundation of the global justice system.

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

Washington’s ICC sanctions expose limits of international justice

Censoring Palestine: Who gets to tell its story and how?

Algorithmic gaslighting: The hidden harm of AI in healthcare

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

European leaders must act as one to push back at the unprecedented US sanctions on the court, which threaten the very foundation of the global justice system.

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

Washington’s ICC sanctions expose limits of international justice

Censoring Palestine: Who gets to tell its story and how?

Algorithmic gaslighting: The hidden harm of AI in healthcare

Митинг в Белграде

Митинг в Белграде

Can Serbia’s student-led coalition reshape its foreign policy?

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Why the Texas race is a high-stakes test for both Republicans and Democrats

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People arrive and depart a polling location on the first day of early voting in Texas for the midterm elections, in Houston, Texas. / AFP

Injured Gaza child struggles to survive in displacement camp

Injured Gaza child struggles to survive in displacement camp

UN finds Israel persecuted Palestinian children based on age. Can justice follow?

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Persecution as a crime against humanity involves a severe deprivation of fundamental rights on discriminatory grounds. / َAA

French students blockade schools, universities over education reforms

A union representative accuses authorities of seeking to prevent further blockades ahead of Thursday’s nationwide strike.

French students blockade schools, universities over education reforms

French students blockade schools, universities over education reforms

Global internet users reach 6.3B this year: report

Internet access remains sharply divided, with 93 percent of people in high-income countries online compared with just 32 percent in low-income nations, according to a report.

Global internet users reach 6.3B this year: report

Global internet users reach 6.3B this year: report

US midterms kick off as voters weigh balance of power in Congress

US midterms kick off as voters weigh balance of power in Congress

US midterms kick off as voters weigh balance of power in Congress

Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress — House and Senate — while Democrats seek to gain control of at least one.

Analyst: US Senate battleground races will tighten even as polls favour Democrats

Analyst: US Senate battleground races will tighten even as polls favour Democrats

Analyst: US Senate battleground races will tighten even as polls favour Democrats

Trump declares 2026 midterms 'most important in our lifetime' while blasting Democrats

Trump declares 2026 midterms 'most important in our lifetime' while blasting Democrats

Trump declares 2026 midterms 'most important in our lifetime' while blasting Democrats

INFOGRAPHICS

US to decide new Congress composition on November 3

US to decide new Congress composition on November 3

‘One Piece' flag: From manga to Gen Z uprising

‘One Piece' flag: From manga to Gen Z uprising

Us to cut aid to Israel

Us to cut aid to Israel

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Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

Is Israel behind the ‘inexplicable’ safety errors causing train wrecks in Spain?

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

US midterms: Could Texas break decades of Republican dominance and reshape Senate?

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

When knowing how to save life is not enough: Doctors recall Gaza's preventable deaths

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

European leaders must act as one to push back at the unprecedented US sanctions on the court, which threaten the very foundation of the global justice system.

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

Washington’s ICC sanctions expose limits of international justice

Censoring Palestine: Who gets to tell its story and how?

Algorithmic gaslighting: The hidden harm of AI in healthcare

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

European leaders must act as one to push back at the unprecedented US sanctions on the court, which threaten the very foundation of the global justice system.

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

Washington’s ICC sanctions expose limits of international justice

Censoring Palestine: Who gets to tell its story and how?

Algorithmic gaslighting: The hidden harm of AI in healthcare

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Will France's political turmoil pave the way for the far-right in 2027?

Will France's political turmoil pave the way for the far-right in 2027?

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Will France's political turmoil pave the way for the far-right in 2027?

As protests and growing disillusionment weaken Macron's political centre, analysts say fears over law and order could strengthen the far-right's appeal ahead of the presidential election.

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Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 following on-field collision

The CD Tenerife forward suffered a serious injury during a second-division match on Monday and died in hospital the following morning.

Kremlin says preparations under way for possible Putin, Trump, Xi trilateral meeting

Moscow says discussions are ongoing as officials reportedly consider a meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China later this month.

Türkiye and South Korea sign nuclear power financing deal, pledge deeper defence ties

The agreement comes as Ankara and Seoul seek to raise bilateral trade to $15 billion and expand cooperation in defence industries and other strategic sectors.

Sudanese army says it shot down drone entering from Ethiopia

Sudanese army says it shot down drone entering from Ethiopia

Sudanese army says it shot down drone entering from Ethiopia

The military reports intercepting the aircraft over southeastern Blue Nile state but does not identify its operator or disclose its intended target, amid rising regional tensions.

Five rescued after three months adrift in Pacific as four remain missing

Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed until December 2027 amid security concerns

Police dismantle Madrid housing protest camp after month-long occupation

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of overnight strikes after partial truce ends

Binance covers 95 percent of $6.3B stolen in record crypto hack

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 following on-field collision

The CD Tenerife forward suffered a serious injury during a second-division match on Monday and died in hospital the following morning.

Kremlin says preparations under way for possible Putin, Trump, Xi trilateral meeting

Moscow says discussions are ongoing as officials reportedly consider a meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China later this month.

Türkiye and South Korea sign nuclear power financing deal, pledge deeper defence ties

The agreement comes as Ankara and Seoul seek to raise bilateral trade to $15 billion and expand cooperation in defence industries and other strategic sectors.

Five rescued after three months adrift in Pacific as four remain missing

Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed until December 2027 amid security concerns

Police dismantle Madrid housing protest camp after month-long occupation

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of overnight strikes after partial truce ends

Binance covers 95 percent of $6.3B stolen in record crypto hack

Politics

Venezuela confirms political transition talks begin next week in Caracas

Venezuela confirms political transition talks begin next week in Caracas

Venezuela confirms political transition talks begin next week in Caracas

Ex-Israeli army spokesperson admits manipulating truth about Gaza genocide

Ex-Israeli army spokesperson admits manipulating truth about Gaza genocide

Ex-Israeli army spokesperson admits manipulating truth about Gaza genocide

US to mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi this November

US to mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi this November

US to mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi this November

Saudi, US defence chiefs discuss Houthi attacks and regional tensions

Saudi, US defence chiefs discuss Houthi attacks and regional tensions

Saudi, US defence chiefs discuss Houthi attacks and regional tensions

New Syria

Syria weighing entry into Mecca defence pact: foreign minister

Syria weighing entry into Mecca defence pact: foreign minister

Syria weighing entry into Mecca defence pact: foreign minister

Syria summons Jordanian envoy over deadly air strikes in Daraa

Syria summons Jordanian envoy over deadly air strikes in Daraa

Syria summons Jordanian envoy over deadly air strikes in Daraa

Jordan, Syria agree to form joint committee to investigate deadly air strikes

Jordan, Syria agree to form joint committee to investigate deadly air strikes

Jordan, Syria agree to form joint committee to investigate deadly air strikes

Syrian authorities arrest Assad's cousin, former regime officials

Syrian authorities arrest Assad's cousin, former regime officials

Syrian authorities arrest Assad's cousin, former regime officials

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Europe enters winter with lowest gas reserves in 13 years, IEA warns

Europe enters winter with lowest gas reserves in 13 years, IEA warns

Europe enters winter with lowest gas reserves in 13 years, IEA warns

South Korean president, ministers among 168 officials whose personal data leaked online

South Korean president, ministers among 168 officials whose personal data leaked online

South Korean president, ministers among 168 officials whose personal data leaked online

Storm leaves thousands without power in southern Brazil

Storm leaves thousands without power in southern Brazil

Storm leaves thousands without power in southern Brazil

Tourist killed as two helicopters collide in Nepal's Everest region

Tourist killed as two helicopters collide in Nepal's Everest region

Tourist killed as two helicopters collide in Nepal's Everest region

Finland vows not to play ice hockey matches against Russia while the war in Ukraine continues

Finland vows not to play ice hockey matches against Russia while the war in Ukraine continues

Finland vows not to play ice hockey matches against Russia while the war in Ukraine continues

North Korea rejects FBI allegations over $6B Binance theft, conducts cruise missile tests

North Korea rejects FBI allegations over $6B Binance theft, conducts cruise missile tests

North Korea rejects FBI allegations over $6B Binance theft, conducts cruise missile tests

20-year-old co-pilot among nine killed in Florida business jet crash

20-year-old co-pilot among nine killed in Florida business jet crash

20-year-old co-pilot among nine killed in Florida business jet crash

Eisenkot rejects Netanyahu coalition even if Trump intervenes — report

Eisenkot rejects Netanyahu coalition even if Trump intervenes — report

Eisenkot rejects Netanyahu coalition even if Trump intervenes — report

North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile test amid tensions with South

North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile test amid tensions with South

North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile test amid tensions with South

US carries out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island — report

US carries out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island — report

US carries out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island — report

US Supreme Court rejects request by Trump admin to block California mail-in ballots

US Supreme Court rejects request by Trump admin to block California mail-in ballots

US Supreme Court rejects request by Trump admin to block California mail-in ballots

British adventurer returns home after 28-year on-foot walk around the world

British adventurer returns home after 28-year on-foot walk around the world

British adventurer returns home after 28-year on-foot walk around the world

Vance says progress made toward negotiated deal between US, Iran

Vance says progress made toward negotiated deal between US, Iran

Vance says progress made toward negotiated deal between US, Iran

Abdul El-Sayed rallies Michigan voters ahead of midterm election

Abdul El-Sayed rallies Michigan voters ahead of midterm election

Abdul El-Sayed rallies Michigan voters ahead of midterm election

Ukraine says Russian strikes kill 26 people, dashing hopes for 'progress toward peace'

Ukraine says Russian strikes kill 26 people, dashing hopes for 'progress toward peace'

Ukraine says Russian strikes kill 26 people, dashing hopes for 'progress toward peace'