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"Samosa Caucus Is Strong": US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi On US Midterms
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents Illinois' 8th Congressional District, said he was happy to see more Indian Americans entering US politics.
Opinion: Opinion | Trump's Midterm Rout Eases India's Worries. But It Doesn't End Them
The midterm outcome offers immediate psychological relief for India. But it may not change much when it comes to thorny issues such as tariffs or regulatory frameworks. There, Trump still holds the gavel.
Heckled, Branded Terrorist, He Still Won. Abdul El-Sayed's Viral Moment
Before Abdul El-Sayed could make history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, he endured what critics called one of the most overtly Islamophobic campaigns in modern US politics.
UK Man Accused Of Killing Roommate, Hiding Body In Freezer For 3 Years Alongside Her Pets
Despite admitting to concealing a dead body, he reportedly pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and causing suffering to animals.
Rs 1,000-Crore Cocaine Heist Foiled After Lorry Driver Stops For A Cup Of Tea
The plot was uncovered after a lorry driver stopped for a cup of tea, allowing witnesses to spot suspects removing packages from a container that had arrived from Mexico.
Unlike 2020, Trump Accepts Midterm Results. What Exactly Changed?
Having survived scandal, impeachments and a criminal conviction, Trump approached the midterms as yet another hurdle he could clear with the sheer force of his personality.
US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
Democrat Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the southern state; JD Vance says war in Iran the ‘obvious’ culprit for resultsLive results | How do you feel about the results?Sign up for Breaking News US emailAnalysis: Is this the beginning of the end for Trump?Election night brought a series of dramatic developments, unexpected results and closely contested races across the US. We have put together this video capturing the key moments and offering a quick overview of one of the most important nights in US politics:The Senate race in Mississippi has become one of the most closely watched contests in the midterms, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom separated by a remarkably narrow margin. Continue reading...
Multiple planes diverted amid bomb threats to commercial flights across Europe – live
France confirms Dublin-Rome flight has landed in military base, while media in Italy, Bulgaria and Belgium also report threatsAnd the Italian news agency Ansa reported that two more planes with links to Italy were affected by bomb threats this morning: that’s a WizzAir service from Milan Malpensa to Warsaw, which reportedly landed in Vienna, and a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome Fiumicino.Belgian newspaper Le Soir also reported a bomb threat against a LOT Polish Airline flight from Warsaw, which now landed at Zaventem. Continue reading...
Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US
Democrats gain hundreds of seats in historic victories – and party set to embark on aggressive legislative spree The blue wave that swept Republicans out of power across the United States didn’t just strike Congress. In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats gained hundreds of seats in state legislatures across the country, under-the-radar victories that may have major implications for life in America.Though ballots are still being counted, the party’s success appear to be historic – Democrats haven’t won full control of government in Arizona in 60 years, in Pennsylvania since the 1990s, and Wisconsin since their wipeout in 2010. In Michigan and Minnesota, they regained trifectas they lost after the 2024 election, while in Texas, they will control the state house for the first time since 2002. Continue reading...
Reproductive rights protected in several states by midterm election ballot measures
Voters in Nevada, Virginia, Missouri and Idaho passed or strengthened protections for women’s reproductive freedomReproductive rights were on the ballot on Tuesday night as voters weighed in on several abortion-related measures, delivering a largely successful night for reproductive rights advocates encompassed by a historic blue wave.In Nevada, voters approved an amendment enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution, permanently protecting access to abortion through the second trimester after a second referendum on the measure. Continue reading...
South West Water’s failure to fix leaks ‘putting customer supplies at risk’
With parts of region served by company in severe drought still, regulators give it six weeks to come up with action planRepeated failures by South West Water to tackle leaks are putting customers at higher risks of losing water supplies as parts of the region remain in severe drought, regulators have said.In a warning to the privatised company that serves 1.8 million people across the south-west of England, the regulators said it had been failing to meet targets to reduce leaks and repair burst pipes for seven years. Continue reading...
Republican Blame Game Starts As 2028 Hopefuls Angle For Position
Trump, for his part, held court at the construction site of the White House ballroom on Wednesday, a sign he's unlikely to radically shift his focus away from controversial pet projects during his final two years in office despite voters rendering a damning verdict of his leadership.
