Capitol agenda: GOP suffers historic rebuke

Democrats swept both chambers of Congress as Republicans faced generational-level losses across the country.

Healthier salt could prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke, study finds

Switching to potassium-enriched salt could prevent almost three million deaths and 10 million cases of cardiovascular and kidney disease worldwide every year, researchers say.

Europe’s military readiness plans at risk despite record defence spending

A leak of the European Commission’s draft work programme for the year ahead paints a troubling picture for the bloc’s end-of-decade defence ambitions.

Iranian MP tells Euronews Tehran's missiles will strike Europe if US uses its bases there

Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of Iranian parliament’s security committee, said Iran would fire on any European base used against it, including in Italy and Germany. State-run media said any new confrontation could reach “the heart of Europe".

International politicians react to Democrats winning US midterms

Nov 4 - Governments and politicians around the world reacted to the Democrats winning the US midterm elections, a result that could have major implications for global trade, security and energy prices.

BMW profits fall as carmaker warns of possible 2026 loss in car division

BMW on Wednesday reported a fall in profits the day after issuing its second profit warning of the year as Chinese competition shakes the global car industry.

‘Ulya’ Director Dives Into His Third Latvian Oscar Contender, Which Stars a Rising Actor as a Female Basketball Legend and Became a “Blockbuster”

Viesturs Kairišs also shares Herzog and Bergman inspirations for the film, opening Tallinn and starring Kārlis Arnolds Avots as Uljana Semjonova, the first non-U.S. woman in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

3 Beaten-Down Tech Stocks the Models Say Are Ridiculously Cheap

A New Search Engine Lets You Explore 4 Million Works of Art & Historical Photographs from Museums and Libraries Around the World

We live in an age when you can describe practically anything you want to see in words, then see it almost immediately. Nobody will ever have laid eyes upon that particular sight before — and quite possibly, nobody ever will again. There we have both the upside and the downside

BAFTA Breakthrough Ted Evans Shares What Sign Language Taught Him About Film – and What’s Next After ‘Retreat’

The British writer-director, featured on the 2026 U.K. BAFTA Breakthrough list, supported by Netflix, also tells THR how "I always feel I have two audiences" and about his vision for "sign language cinema."

Democratic sweep a bigger win for Asia than markets realize

Asia’s markets reacted to the Democrats’ sweep of Congress as if the region had lost. Over the next year, it’s likely to come out ahead. The early selling was loud and narrow. South Korea’s benchmark plunged as much as 4% before finishing the day 0.6% higher. Japan’s Nikkei

US midterm elections: Backlash to AI data centres reaches ballot boxes

Republican backer Elon Musk posted "data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now" as Democrats win control of US Congress.

China seeks arrest of five Uighurs held in Thailand: Bangkok

They are among more than 300 Uighurs who fled China and were held in Thailand in 2014.

The races we're still waiting on ...

Democrats’ massive blue wave could get even bigger.

Africa: Watch Live - CAF Beach Soccer Afcon Senegal 2026 Draw to Take Place On Wednesday

[CAF] The draw for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026 will take place at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Milcho Manchevski’s ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Film Festival

Milcho Manchevski’s “Sister Brother Manhole Cover,” a comic allegory about two siblings who strip scrap metal from the streets of Skopje, won the Tokyo Grand Prix at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival on Wednesday. A jury headed by Rolf de Heer gave the top prize, which

Africa: Ahmed Temsah Named Draw Assistant for CAF Beach Soccer Afcon Senegal 2026 Final Draw

[CAF] Former Egypt international Ahmed Temsah has been appointed as Draw Assistant for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026 Final Draw, which will take place at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Apple begins AI trial in China, powered by Alibaba

Apple has begun testing its AI tools with developers in China, almost two years after launching them in the US. To comply with Beijing’s strict rules, it is relying on Alibaba’s Qwen model.

Africa: PFL Africa - Samuel, Esperança Showdown Headlines Kigali Finals Fight Card

[New Times] Angola's Shido Boris Esperança, popularly known as 'Machine', will face Nigeria's unbeaten David Samuel in the main event of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa finals at BK Arena in Kigali on December 12, with both fighters bidding for the welterweight

Poland's PM seeks meeting with president to ease tensions over constitutional court crisis

Donald Tusk said he is ready for a one-to-one meeting with President Karol Nawrocki this week, to ease political tensions over the Constitutional Tribunal.

Indonesia deploys over 20,000 troops to Jakarta amid wiretapping probe

Authorities have not confirmed that the military deployment in Jakarta is connected to the arrests of two senior police officers and former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

Trump's midterm rebuke gives trading partners room to resist

SEOUL/TOKYO/NEW DELHI/BEIJING, Nov 4 - A backlash against President Donald Trump's Republican Party over rising living costs in the midterm elections could embolden countries around the world to resist his combative trade policies, which have raised prices for American consumers.

Quentin Tarantino Thought He Was ‘Letting Down’ Brad Pitt by Not Directing Cliff Booth Sequel: ‘I Felt Bad About That’

Quentin Tarantino has admitted that Brad Pitt was on his mind when he stepped away from directing his sequel to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” “[Pitt] was the one I felt I was really letting down when I didn’t do it,” Tarantino told Empire. “I felt bad about that.” Pitt

'Wonder Man' Actor Officially Breaks Silence on the Marvel Show's Sudden Cancellation

Joe Pantoliano sounds off on Wonder Man's season 2 cancellation: 'A lot of people were disappointed'

Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia

Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 33 people, with more than 50 still missing, on Monday 2 November. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries.

Jimmy Kimmel Celebrates Midterm Election ‘Blue Tsunami’: ‘Now the Red Wedding Begins’

"Democrats took so many seats JD Vance can't even find one to have sex with him tonight"

Dylan Sprouse Says the Only Residual Check He’s Received for ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ Was ‘Five Cents’: ‘I’m Not Joking’

Dylan Sprouse revealed that the only residual check he ever received for “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” the Disney Channel sitcom that made him and his twin brother Cole stars, was “for five cents,” despite the show’s hit status during its three-season run. In an interview

Google to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028

Google plans to open more data centre campuses in Malaysia in a move that is projected to sustain more than 9,000 local jobs per year.

China confirms talks with Russia, US on first trilateral meeting

A trilateral summit between China, Russia and the US has no modern precedent.

If Fritz Lang’s Iconic Film Metropolis Had a Kraftwerk Soundtrack

The case of the copyright history of Fritz Lang’s influential sci-fi masterpiece Metropolis is as convoluted as the history of its film print. Lang’s vision and his original almost-three-hour cut were doomed to censorship right from the start. The Nazis took out its more

25 Years Later, Aragorn's Best Lord of the Rings Quote Still Defines the Entire Trilogy

Aragorn's most memorable 'The Lord of the Rings' quote is one that perfectly encapsulates his loyalty and faith in Frodo.

South Africa says US shifted goalposts on AGOA; Rwanda less affected

The South African government says it’s unfortunate that the reasons for the United States excluding it from the trade agreement were not the conditions set during negotiations, but it will focus on diversifying its export markets.

Chinese Pop Star Chen Chusheng Commissions 14 Paintings From Artist Li Erpeng for ‘Wasteland of Wonders’ Vinyl (EXCLUSIVE)

Chen Chusheng, the Chinese singer-songwriter who won Hunan TV’s “Singer 2025,” has brought in contemporary artist Li Erpeng to paint 14 original works for the vinyl release of his album “Wasteland of Wonders.” On June 9, the day pre-orders opened, QQ Music awarded the vinyl

Yarbrough wins Texas House election for redistricted Julie Johnson seat

Texas Republican House candidate Jace Yarbrough is projected to win the open seat to lead the state's redistricted 32nd District and replace Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas), per Decision Desk HQ. The attorney defeated Richardson City Council member Dan Barrios (D) in the district

China says avoiding new hostilities in Middle East a ‘top priority’

Beijing wants Iran and the US to talk and to ease tensions in Yemen and the Strait of Hormuz.

Arizona approves ballot measure designating sexes to sports teams

A ballot measure that would further restrict transgender people from competing on sports teams or using private spaces like locker rooms that align with their gender identity is projected to pass in Arizona, according to Decision Desk HQ. Voters approved the ballot measure,

Bangladesh to increase garment sector’s minimum wage

The South Asian nation of 170 million people is the world’s second-biggest garment exporter behind China.

China says avoiding new hostilities in Mideast a 'top priority'

Supermarket cyberattacks in Europe hit Italy's Coop stores in Catania and Palermo

On Monday night a cyberattack hit dozens of supermarkets in six European countries, raising fridge temperatures to 50°C and spoiling tonnes of food. Four Coop stores in Sicily were also damaged.

Idaho rejects ballot measure adding abortion access protection

A ballot measure that would legalize abortion access up until fetal viability in Idaho, reversing the state’s current ban, is projected to fail, according to Decision Desk HQ. Voters rejected the ballot measure, which sought to establish protections around reproductive access

Winners and losers of the 2026 midterms

Democrats pulled off the blue wave of their dreams on Tuesday, winning the House and Senate majorities in a stunning cap to the most expensive midterm election cycle on record. The midterm results are a massive victory for the party, which suffered bruising losses in the last

Nebraska voters approve ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports

A ballot measure requiring schools to designate "biological sexes" to sports teams, is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. Voters approved the constitutional amendment, known as Initiative Measure 442, which would require public schools, both K-12 and colleges

EU cancer groups fear funding squeeze under next long-term budget

As European Union countries negotiate funding allocations for the bloc’s next long-term budget, cancer organisations fear that projects spanning from research to personalised care and patient support could be discontinued, weakening cancer care across Europe.

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds get green light for hearing aid functions

The features are set to launch early in 2027 through software updates.

Live updates: Democrats riding high after historic night; GOP searches for answers

Democrats will control both the Senate and the House of Representatives come Jan. 3 according to Decision Desk HQ. The exact extent of Democrats' majorities remains to be determined as some key races are still undecided as of early Wednesday. But Democrats picked up most of

US midterm elections: Cheers erupt as Talarico's Texas victory is projected

Supporters erupted in celebration in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, a state where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.

Seoul court upholds ex-president Yoon's election conviction

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in December 2024, ordering troops to shut down parliament, before lawmakers defied the military to vote down the decree.

'He’s so strong': Former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan shares his pick for the next James Bond

The former Bond actor has given his seal of approval to 007 hopeful Callum Turner, who is rumoured to be one of the frontrunners for the coveted role. An official announcement regarding the identity of the next Bond is expected to drop before the end of the year.

Aig-Imoukhuede: Nigeria’s banks were only the beginning

Nigeria built banks capable of financing billion-dollar projects. Now the man who helped transform Access Bank says the next revolution must deepen pension and insurance capital – and bring affordable finance to millions of smaller businesses.

Bangladesh wage board meets as garment worker protests continue

DHAKA, Nov 4 - Bangladesh's newly formed wage board is set to hold its first meeting on garment sector wages on Wednesday, as protests for higher pay entered their fifth day.