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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections

The strikes on Iran come on the eve of US midterm elections, and just hours after Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran.

3 November 2026

USA

US midterm elections 2026: What are they and when will we know the results?

Americans head to the polls on 3 November for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the next two years.

2 November 2026

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Skeleton puppets and zombies fill New York’s Halloween parade

Skeleton puppets, zombies and film characters take over Greenwich Village. Thousands join the 53rd New York Halloween parade, dancing through Manhattan.

2 November 2026

Business

Apple's new CEO faces earnings test as rising chip costs cloud outlook

Investors want clarity on Christmas sales, rising memory costs and Apple's AI plans as John Ternus prepares to lead his first earnings call since taking over from Tim Cook.

2 November 2026

Markets

Oil falls on Hormuz deal hopes but Trump keeps strikes on the table

Oil prices fell on Monday morning as talks in Qatar revived hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but US President Donald Trump kept the threat of fresh strikes alive and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged him to hit Iran straight after Tuesday's midterm elections.

2 November 2026

USA

Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump's Florida home

The crash occurred near Cresthaven, a neighbourhood in Palm Beach County that is less than 11 kilometres from Trump's resort home Mar-a-Lago.

2 November 2026

USA

Dashcam captures deadly private jet crash in Florida

Dashcam footage captures a private jet crashing into a Florida neighbourhood and erupting into flames, killing all nine people on board.

2 November 2026

USA

Democrats and Trump hold final rallies before midterm elections

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his campaign in Iowa and Kansas with a final push to rally support, as Democrats seek to regain control of Congress.

2 November 2026

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Heidi Klum turns herself into a giant severed hand for Halloween

Celebrities gathered in New York for Heidi Klum’s 25th annual Halloween party, with the host transforming herself into a gruesome severed hand and guests arriving in an array of elaborate costumes.

1 November 2026

Tech News

FBI blames North Korea for $6.3 billion Binance crypto hack

According to the CISA, TraderTraitor is a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group that has been associated with cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattack tactics since at least 2020.

1 November 2026

Europe News

'A lot of lies': Kaja Kallas criticises Lavrov following G20 meetings

British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said he had told Lavrov in the plenary that "he should have the courage to tell Putin that Russia will not win this war."

31 October 2026

USA

US cancels G20 photo after EU diplomats object to Russia's Lavrov

The meeting in Atlanta will go ahead as planned, ahead of a G20 leaders’ summit hosted by President Donald Trump at his Miami golf club in December.

30 October 2026

USA

Pike describes 'pain in my mind and in my soul' after failed execution

Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital during her attempted execution on 30 September. She was sentenced to death for torturing and killing her classmate Colleen Slemmer in 1995, when she was 18.

30 October 2026

Travel News

NYC’s Times Square is getting a new hotel with a rooftop pool

New York City’s most iconic address is getting a 1,800-key hotel, bringing with it plenty more reasons to visit.

30 October 2026

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US: flowers laid at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood star after his death

Flowers have been placed at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood Walk of Fame star following reports of the British actor's death at 86. Visitors gather in Los Angeles to remember his celebrated screen roles.

30 October 2026

USA

'You look like hell': Trump berates reporter who asks if he is tired of campaigning

US President Donald Trump berated a Reuters reporter who questioned whether he had cancelled a planned Kansas rally because he was tired of campaigning ahead of the midterm elections.

30 October 2026

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US: Trump hands out sweets as Air Force One soars overhead

Donald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.

30 October 2026

USA

Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised change

Two years after riding a wave of discontent to total control of Washington, Donald Trump and the Republicans face the same message of change that brought them to power. This time, it's aimed squarely at them.

30 October 2026

Culture news

Actor Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies aged 86

The 86 year old acclaimed Shakespearean British actor died in Los Angeles on Wednesday following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease.

29 October 2026

Europe Today

Americans 'should be very prepared' for Trump to overturn election

He warns that Americans should be "very much prepared" if US President Trump attempts to overturn the results "by any means at his disposal", given the President's poor polling ratings and potential effects on the Republican Party's results.

29 October 2026

USA

Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's true leader after fleeing to US

US President Donald Trump's administration has strong links to Bolsonaro and his father Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest in Brazil after attempting to overturn his own electoral loss to Lula in 2022.

29 October 2026

Economy

Fed holds rates days before US midterms but two officials dissented

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, six days before the midterms, but two officials, including Governor Lisa Cook, whom US President Donald Trump is trying to fire, voted for a hike, with inflation at 3.7% and investors still braced for a rise in December.

28 October 2026

USA

60,000 runners, two million spectators: New York gears up for marathon

New York will become the running capital of the world this Sunday. On November 1, nearly 60,000 people will line up at the start of the NYC Marathon, one of the world’s most iconic races. But what’s getting people running?

28 October 2026

USA

Trump rolls back methane rules for US oil and gas industry

Trump is seeking to lower energy costs ahead of next week's midterm elections, as rising oil prices linked to the US war with Iran fuel voter frustration.

28 October 2026

Culture news

Rare skeleton of small T.rex cousin enters record books after sale

A dinosaur that looks like a tiny Tyrannosaurus rex is now one of the world's most expensive fossils having been sold at a Sotheby's auction for €42.6 million in New York.

28 October 2026

Economy

What to expect from the Federal Reserve's next rate decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday, six days before the US midterm elections, but with inflation at 3.7% and oil prices still elevated, investors see another hike in December as likely and will scour Chair Kevin Warsh's words for clues.

27 October 2026