GuardianUS midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls to decide control of Congress
Live: voters are casting ballots across the US in a referendum on Trump's agenda that will decide control of Congress.
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GuardianVoting begins in US midterm elections - in pictures
Photo gallery of Americans voting in midterms that will decide control of the House and Senate for the rest of Trump's second term.
GuardianThe candidates who will decide the US midterm elections
Explainer on the candidates who could shape power in Washington and how different places respond to what wins votes.
GuardianUS midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states
Results tracker for the Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states.
GuardianSeven reported bomb threats against European flights confirmed as false alarms - as it happened
Live Europe blog: the seven bomb threats against European flights, involving airlines including Ryanair and Wizz Air, are confirmed as false alarms.
GuardianTrump says US will end military aid to Israel by the end of this year
Trump makes a surprise election-day announcement that the US will end its $4bn annual military aid to Israel by the end of the year, saying the country does not need it.
GuardianUS strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
US strikes reportedly hit Iran's Qeshm Island on the eve of the midterms, targeting surface-to-air missiles used against US assets, as Vance voices optimism about a deal.
GuardianBrazil publishes first global 'roadmap' for phasing out fossil fuels
Brazil, host of Cop30, sets out steps for phasing out coal, oil and gas as it tries to move from negotiating to implementing.
GuardianUK and European peacekeepers in Ukraine would be allowed to fire back at Russians
Western officials say a possible Anglo-French force in Ukraine would be allowed to fire back at Russians and would not rely on US systems such as Starlink.
GuardianRussian bombing of Ukrainian aid centre kills at least 26, Kyiv says
Russian bombing of a Ukrainian aid centre killed at least 26 people, Kyiv says, with Zelenskyy calling the attack vile and saying Russia does not want to de-escalate.
GuardianEmergency responders comb through rubble after deadly strike on Ukrainian aid centre - video
Video of emergency crews searching rubble after the deadly strike on a Ukrainian aid distribution centre and neighbouring shelter.
GuardianUkraine war briefing: US to mediate talks with Kyiv and Moscow in Abu Dhabi next week, says Witkoff
War briefing, day 1,714: the US will mediate trilateral talks with Kyiv and Moscow in Abu Dhabi next week, says Witkoff, with de-escalation, post-war security and humanitarian efforts on the agenda.
GuardianKing Charles addresses summit as campaigners intensify demands for apology for slavery
At the Commonwealth summit the king stops short of backing reparations but says he is committed to addressing past wrongs, as campaigners press for a slavery apology.
GuardianUK makes huge aid cuts to Commonwealth nations despite warm words at Chogm summit
The UK makes deep aid cuts to Commonwealth nations despite warm words at the Chogm summit, with nature projects hit hardest.
GuardianJury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts
The jury in the Russell Brand trial retires to consider verdicts on seven charges, with the judge saying only a unanimous decision can be accepted.
GuardianTrue crime novel about 1949 murder of Paris life model wins France's biggest literary prize
Philippe Jaenada wins the Prix Goncourt with a true crime novel that seeks to solve a 77-year-old murder and restores its victim's reputation.
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Irish TimesTrump proclaims 'golden age' while US midterm polls are flashing historical defeats
Trump ended a bitter, expensive midterm campaign claiming 'this is the golden age of America' while polls point to historic defeats.
Irish TimesElection night: When Irish viewers can expect the key calls
Pennsylvania and Alaska mean control of the US Congress may remain uncertain long after dawn in Ireland; a guide to when the key calls come.
Irish TimesDaniel Geary: Five things to look out for in the US midterms
Daniel Geary on five things to watch in the midterms, including whether low expectations help Republicans and whether a big Democratic win could favour a progressive like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Irish TimesFintan O'Toole: Donald Trump's voters made a deal with the devil. But he has handed them a get-out clause
Fintan O'Toole argues Trump's voters made a deal with the devil but he has handed them a get-out clause; the midterms are also about the future of democracy.
Irish TimesNew criminal legal aid scheme 'grossly unfair' and outside Minister's powers, judge rules
The High Court rules parts of the new criminal legal aid payment model, challenged by solicitor John Quinn, are outside the Justice Minister's powers.
Irish TimesMan arrested on suspicion of murder after disappearance of Limerick woman
A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the disappearance of Carrie Mullane (39), last known to have travelled to Enniskillen on 10 October.
Irish TimesTwo Ryanair flights from Dublin among planes affected by false bomb threats
Two Ryanair flights from Dublin are among at least seven planes across Europe affected by suspected bomb threats on Tuesday.
Irish Times'A surprise to everybody': Family denies organising 4.5m-high memorial in Sligo Cemetery
A Sligo family denies organising a 4.5m-high memorial in a cemetery, saying the late Willy wanted a big, high headstone built with help from relatives worldwide.
Irish TimesSeven people rescued after suspected arson attack on Dublin house
Seven people are rescued after a suspected arson attack on a house in Clanbrassil Close, Dublin; gardai are treating it as criminal damage.
Irish TimesFish-and-chips chain Beshoffs gave EU staff better pay and hours, permit worker claims
A worker tells the WRC the fish-and-chip chain Beshoffs gave EU staff better pay and hours, and that she could not quit because her residency was tied to her job.
Irish Times'Mogging' is Collins' Word of the Year for 2026. What does it mean?
Collins has named 'mogging' its Word of the Year for 2026, a playful teasing term embraced by Generations Z and Alpha.
Irish TimesJohn Lewis Christmas advert 2026 stars Kristin Scott Thomas as glamorous granny on a gift hunt
The John Lewis Christmas ad stars Kristin Scott Thomas as a glamorous granny on a gift hunt, with Pickles the talking toy dog, marking 20 years of festive ads.
Irish TimesWhat's the best small car for new drivers? With options for under EUR10,000
Motoring advice column on the best small cars for new drivers, with options under EUR10,000, plus other readers' queries.
Irish TimesUS midterms: Hugh Linehan's guide to watching the results
In the News podcast: Hugh Linehan's guide to watching the US midterm results.
Irish TimesÓ Snodaigh seeks Dáil time to make statement on Liberty Recycling
Aengus O Snodaigh seeks Dail time for a statement on Liberty Recycling; he chairs the charity at the centre of a Garda money-laundering inquiry but is not under investigation.
Irish Times'Almost daily' cyberattacks are 'very, very worrying', warns Taoiseach
The Taoiseach calls near-daily cyberattacks 'very, very worrying' after a suspected attack hit refrigeration in 13 SuperValu stores.
Irish TimesWill right-wing Brazilians call time on the Bolsonaros?
Analysis of whether right-wing Brazilians are preparing to break with the Bolsonaro family after two lost presidential elections.
Irish TimesLotto regulator receives fewer than 30 complaints in 2025, one over the term 'easy money'
The lotto regulator received fewer than 30 complaints in 2025, one over the term 'easy money' in a Telly Bingo script that the operator agreed to drop.
Irish TimesFine Gael considers 'AI dividend tax credit' for businesses
Fine Gael is considering an 'AI dividend tax credit' for businesses, and TD James Geoghegan proposes a citizens' assembly on technology.
Irish TimesIreland unlikely to build 60,000 homes a year without surge in apartments, Cairn warns
Cairn's chief executive warns Ireland is unlikely to build 60,000 homes a year without a sharp rise in apartment delivery; 40,000 homes will finish this year.
Irish TimesPay offer worth 8% over 30 months falls well short of what public sector unions have sought
Government and unions are far apart on pay: an offer worth 8% over 30 months falls short of the 10.25% unions won in the last deal.
Irish TimesBrussels sets tight deadline for ECB president nominations
Euro zone leaders must submit nominees to succeed Christine Lagarde as ECB president by Friday.
Irish TimesScarlett Faulkner was 'hunted down' and assaulted with 'brutal force', murder trial hears
A murder trial hears Scarlett Faulkner (28) was 'hunted down' and assaulted with brutal force at Birdhill, Co Tipperary; a woman (41) and a teenage girl deny murder.
Irish TimesIrish inflation hits 4% on back of energy prices
Irish inflation hits 4% on the back of energy prices, according to the latest CSO figures.
Irish TimesWhat you should know about fibre, and how to make sure you get enough
Nutrition experts on what to know about fibre and how to get enough, which they say need not be a big challenge.
Irish TimesBlasta cookbook publisher Kristin Jensen: 'Food and stories are what we all have in common'
US-born Kristin Jensen explains how a fanciful Covid dream led to her becoming a leading Irish food publisher with Blasta.
Irish TimesMy most memorable meal: 13 courses at a vegan restaurant in Copenhagen
My most memorable meal: 13 courses at a Michelin vegan restaurant in Copenhagen, where the mushrooms did not appeal to our writer.
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Irish NewsFuneral of Ciara Mageean hears of memorable wedding shortly before her death
At the funeral of Ciara Mageean a priest tells her husband 'you were the love of her life' and recalls a memorable wedding shortly before her death.
Irish NewsPSNI warns parents to check Halloween sweets after 'needle in chocolate' report
The PSNI warns parents to check Halloween sweets after a 'needle in chocolate' report, following similar reports in Co Donegal.
Irish NewsItalian sailor appears in court accused of exposing himself to a female in Belfast
An Italian sailor appears in court accused of exposing himself to a woman in Belfast; the alleged incident was reportedly recorded on her phone.
Irish NewsMan admits Odhrán Kelly murder before being handed 'life sentence'
A man admits the murder of nursing student Odhran Kelly (23), who was found in a burning car in Lurgan, and is given a life sentence.
Irish NewsPSNI arrest 17-year-old for 'similar behaviour' to catfish killer Alexander McCartney
The PSNI arrest a 17-year-old from Newry for 'similar behaviour' to catfish killer Alexander McCartney, who got a minimum 20-year sentence.
Irish NewsProposed funding allocations for education would have meant 'mass' teacher redundancies, MLAs told
MLAs hear that proposed education funding allocations would have meant 'mass' teacher redundancies, with Paul Givan facing GBP600 million of savings.
Irish NewsSDLP want to move the Assembly to Belfast city centre and get rid of Stormont
The SDLP wants the Assembly moved to Belfast city centre, with Stormont leased or partly sold to fund a new home.
Irish NewsBonfire hero describes 'terrifying' moment she saved Tyrone teen from Halloween blaze after punch
A woman who saved a 17-year-old who collapsed unconscious onto a bonfire in Strabane after a punch describes the terrifying moment; police are investigating.
Irish NewsJohn Manley: The only thing that unites unionism is the desire to disagree
John Manley: with the DUP in turmoil, Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley renews his call for unionist unity, but the only thing uniting unionism is the desire to disagree.
Irish NewsAoife Moore: Hugging grandparents row reveals Irish government's shocking political priorities
Aoife Moore says the row over hugging grandparents in a Dublin Rape Crisis Centre consent ad reveals the Irish government's shocking political priorities.
Irish NewsTennent's records most profitable year in Northern Ireland since pandemic after cutting a quarter of its workforce
Tennent's recorded its most profitable year in Northern Ireland since the pandemic after cutting a quarter of its workforce; the redundancy process cost GBP494,000 over two years.
Irish NewsDanny Morrison: Had there been a Good Friday Agreement in 1969, not one person would have lost their life
Danny Morrison, in a letter, argues that had there been a Good Friday Agreement in 1969, not one person would have lost their life.
Irish NewsBelfast fashion business falls into administration after failed bid to raise investment
Belfast fashion business Reform Clothing, founded in 2020 by tech entrepreneur Mark Dowds, has gone into administration after a failed investment bid.
Belfast Telegraph
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Belfast TelegraphVeteran DUP councillor of 30 years follows Carla Lockhart and resigns from party: 'Sadly it is no longer the party I joined in my teenage years'
A veteran DUP councillor of 30 years resigns from the party, following Carla Lockhart out.
Belfast TelegraphInvasive weed discovery adds GBP200,000 to Causeway Hospital car park project in Coleraine
An invasive weed found at the site adds GBP200,000 to the cost of extending the Causeway Hospital car park in Coleraine.
Belfast TelegraphExpected UK-EU deal on agri-goods prompts familiar divisions
Reaction in Northern Ireland to the expected UK-EU agri-goods deal prompts familiar political divisions.
Belfast TelegraphChristina Applegate tested for lupus and Lyme disease after MS misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate is tested for lupus and Lyme disease after her MS diagnosis is called a misdiagnosis.
Belfast TelegraphJury sworn in as Chloe Mitchell murder trial gets underway
A jury is sworn in as Brandon Rainey faces Belfast Crown Court over the alleged murder of Chloe Mitchell.
Belfast TelegraphMuir tells Executive colleagues it is 'make your mind up time' on NI budget
Minister Muir tells Executive colleagues it is 'make your mind up time' on Northern Ireland's long-delayed budget.
Belfast Telegraph'So lucky': NI-raised singer Katie Melua gives birth to baby boy named Max
NI-raised singer Katie Melua has had her second child, a boy named Max.
Belfast TelegraphWith DUP losing its sole female - and most popular - MP, three quarters of its MPs are now men in their 70s
Carla Lockhart's resignation is not just about Drumcree but about years of DUP hierarchy taking its greatest vote-winner for granted, leaving three quarters of its MPs men in their 70s.
Belfast TelegraphCarla Lockhart quits DUP after party turmoil over Drumcree standoff: 'I want to be a politician whose word means something'
Carla Lockhart quits the DUP after turmoil over the Drumcree standoff; the party says it regrets her decision.
Belfast TelegraphDUP may not exist after Assembly election, former minister warns as Lockhart crisis intensifies division
The DUP may not exist after the Assembly election, former minister Jim Wells warns as the Lockhart crisis intensifies division, saying leader Gavin Robinson is in an almost impossible situation.
Belfast TelegraphDUP mutiny as looming Lockhart exit fuels leadership plot with party facing 25-year low
DUP mutiny: the looming Lockhart exit is fuelling a leadership plot, with a "Lisburn Mafia" of Givan, Poots and Buckley said to favour Givan replacing Gavin Robinson as the party faces a 25-year low in MPs.
Belfast TelegraphCash woes threaten future of historic castle as raft of resignations leaves ex-UVF gunman as sole director
Cash woes threaten the future of Orange Order-owned Brownlow House, on the verge of closure after a raft of resignations left an ex-UVF gunman as sole director.
Belfast TelegraphHow Prime Minister signed off SAS operation that led to killing of three IRA men... and why case is heading to UK's highest court
A former SAS major has revealed on a podcast how a prime minister signed off the SAS operation that killed three IRA men, as the case heads to the UK's highest court.
Belfast TelegraphFriends of 'much-loved' Glentoran fan who died of heart attack set for fundraising walk in his memory
Friends of a Glentoran supporter who died of a heart attack plan a 12-mile fundraising walk for the British Heart Foundation NI.
Belfast Telegraph'I just want him to be able to tell me if something's wrong': Co Armagh mum on fundraising to access therapies for son (8)
A Co Armagh mother is fundraising for therapies for her son Oisin, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy.
Belfast TelegraphGivan claims Curriculum 2028 reforms have 'broad support' after 4,300 responses to consultation
Paul Givan says Curriculum 2028 reforms have broad support after 4,300 consultation responses.
Belfast TelegraphMajor Co Antrim road partially closed due to fire
Part of a major Co Antrim road is closed because of a shed fire.
Belfast TelegraphIf it's any consolation for Lockhart, Bryson and frustrated Orangemen languishing on Drumcree hill, there's no chance of a united Ireland happening either...
Comment: if it's any consolation for Lockhart, Bryson and the frustrated Orangemen languishing on Drumcree hill, there's no chance of a united Ireland happening either.
Belfast TelegraphExecutive business could grind to a halt due to Sinn Féin/DUP row
Executive business could grind to a halt due to the Sinn Fein/DUP row.
Belfast TelegraphPolice preparing files on 18 for prosecutors following Drumcree parade dispute
Police are preparing files on 18 people for prosecutors following the Drumcree parade dispute.
Belfast Telegraph'Only credible option is to remove First Minister from office': Carla Lockhart warns she will take her 'own course' if DUP tries to 'gaslight' voters
"Only credible option is to remove First Minister from office": Carla Lockhart warns she will take her "own course" if the DUP tries to "gaslight" voters.
Belfast TelegraphOmniplex High Court battle over rates revaluation delayed after fresh evidence request
Omniplex's High Court challenge to a business rates revaluation is delayed after a fresh evidence request.
Belfast TelegraphProposed Strabane leisure centre costs could climb by GBP4m amid inflation pressures
Costs for Strabane's new GBP42m leisure centre could rise by more than GBP4m amid inflation pressures.
Belfast TelegraphPolice confirm sudden death of man in Belfast city centre
Police investigate the sudden death of a man in Royal Avenue, Belfast, with a post-mortem awaited.
Belfast TelegraphScript star Danny O'Donoghue makes surprise appearance at Belfast bar
Danny O'Donoghue of The Script plays a surprise gig at a Belfast bar and boxes with Carl Frampton before the show.
Belfast TelegraphI receive sectarian abuse from my own community... these small-minded bigots disgrace the liberal idea of free speech
A writer says she suffers sectarian abuse from her own Catholic community, calling republican trolling a threat to free speech and a pressure to conform.
Belfast Telegraph'Very good progress' being made on attempted murder case of off-duty PSNI officer
Police say 'very good progress' is being made on the attempted murder of off-duty PSNI officer DCI John Caldwell in Omagh.
Belfast TelegraphNew TUV council election candidate was activist for far-right BNP, according to 2008 WikiLeaks disclosure
A new TUV council candidate in Portrush, Jonny Armstrong, was an activist for the far-right BNP according to a 2008 WikiLeaks disclosure.
Belfast TelegraphSinn Féin MP plans move to Stormont as party bids for four seats in West Tyrone
Sinn Fein MP Orfhlaith Begley plans a move to Stormont as the party names four candidates for West Tyrone.