GuardianUS midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump's agenda
Live coverage as polls open across the US in midterms that will decide control of Congress for the rest of Trump's second term.
Guardian
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GuardianSupreme court rules against Trump over bid to force California to set aside ballots
The Supreme Court ruled against Trump's bid to force California to set aside 20,000 ballots from people the Justice Department claims are non-citizens.
GuardianWhat can Democrats actually do if they win Congress?
Explainer on what Democrats could actually do if they win the House and Senate in the midterms, and what it would mean for Trump.
GuardianUS midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states
Interactive results tracker for the Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states.
GuardianBrazil publishes first global 'roadmap' for phasing out fossil fuels
Brazil, host of Cop30, sets out a first global roadmap of steps for phasing out coal, oil and gas.
GuardianFour separate flights from London, Copenhagen, Manchester and Israel affected by bomb threats - Europe live
Live Europe blog: bomb threats hit four flights from London, Copenhagen, Manchester and Israel, with Warsaw-Modlin giving the all-clear on a LOT flight.
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.
GuardianRussia bombs humanitarian hub in Ukraine, killing at least 31 people
A Russian strike on an aid distribution hub in Ukraine killed at least 31 people, while overnight attacks also hit power plants and hospitals.
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 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.
GuardianUS strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
The US reportedly struck missile sites on Iran's Qeshm Island on the eve of the midterms, as Vance voices optimism about a deal.
GuardianOil price falls amid hope of a breakthrough to end Iran war
Brent crude fell more than 6% to $105.55 a barrel, the lowest in over two weeks, on hopes of a breakthrough to end the Iran war.
GuardianApple warns of 'unprecedented' rise in memory chip prices
Apple warns of an unprecedented rise in memory chip prices, saying its price increases have offset part of the impact.
GuardianDenmark pushes for EU ban on 'turbo chickens' as secret footage causes outrage
Denmark will push for an EU-wide ban on fast-growing 'turbo chickens' after secret footage caused outrage.
GuardianUK and EU agree deal to remove Brexit checks on food and animal products
The UK and EU have agreed a deal to remove Brexit checks on food and animal products, due to take effect in early 2028.
GuardianAustralia seeks to change visa deal with UK after influx of Britons
Australia wants to change its visa deal with the UK, saying a surge in British visitors is straining the local workforce.
Irish Times
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Irish TimesNew criminal legal aid scheme 'grossly unfair' and 'illogical', High Court rules
The High Court rules parts of the new criminal legal aid payment model, challenged by solicitor John Quinn, are outside the Minister for Justice's powers.
Irish TimesTrump proclaims 'golden age' while US midterm polls are flashing historical defeats
Trump closes the midterm campaign claiming a 'golden age' while polls point to heavy losses.
Irish TimesFintan O'Toole: Trump has done two things to free his voters from the pact they made with him
Fintan O'Toole argues the midterms are about the future of democracy as well as America.
Irish Times'A surprise to everybody': Family denies organising 4.5m-high memorial in Sligo Cemetery
The McGinley family denies organising the 4.5m-high memorial in a Sligo cemetery, saying the late Willy wanted a big headstone.
Irish TimesPublic sector workers prepare for second strike after rejecting pay offer worth 7.75%
Public sector workers prepare for a second strike after rejecting a 7.75% pay offer, with chief negotiator Kevin Callinan accusing the Government of ignoring cost of living and local bargaining.
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 TimesNo special care bed for boy who vomited up 37 bags of crack cocaine he hid from gardaí
No special care bed has been found for a 16-year-old boy in a drugs case, and a 14-year-old assault victim also awaits a bed.
Irish TimesDon't make an additional voluntary contribution to your pension - until you read this
Advice on whether an additional voluntary pension contribution is right for you ahead of the 18 November deadline.
Irish TimesAlmost as soon as this new fridge freezer arrived from Ikea, things started to get weird
A reader's new Ikea fridge freezer saga: companies must offer collection of an old freezer under WEEE rules when delivering a new one.
Irish TimesWhat's the best small car for new drivers?
Motoring advice column on choosing a small car for new drivers, plus other readers' queries.
Irish TimesRace narrows between a 'radical Democrat' and 'the most corrupt politician in Texas'
The Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton narrows and is on course to be the most expensive non-presidential race in US history.
Irish Times'Mogging' is Collins' Word of the Year for 2026. What does it mean?
Collins names 'mogging' its Word of the Year for 2026, a playful teasing term embraced by Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Irish TimesFrom London to Dublin: 'Living here, I would say I am Irish more than English, even with the accent'
Sophie McDermott on moving from London to Dublin during Covid and feeling more Irish than English.
Irish TimesDangers on a train: Russia's improved drones pose new threat to Ukrainian rail users
A journey from Odesa to Kyiv shows how Russia's new jet drones threaten Ukrainian passenger and cargo trains.
Irish Times'Simon Amstell was horrible to me on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. He was mean'
Singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot on her early career in the music and media worlds and her recent creative control.
Irish TimesFormer school principal removed from teaching register after theft of tens of thousands of euro
A former school principal was removed from the teaching register after theft of tens of thousands of euro; the committee heard someone impersonated a referee to help secure her second principal post.
Irish Times'He'd probably been told not to cross the Border, but he was a stubborn man'
Derek Clarke recalls his father, killed by the IRA 46 years ago, as Troubles legacy along the Border goes before an Oireachtas committee.
Irish TimesThree arrested as guns and cocaine valued at EUR2.5m seized in Dublin city centre
Three arrests after guns and cocaine worth EUR2.5m were seized in Dublin city centre, plus cannabis found in Clondalkin.
Irish TimesHow can my son find out if his father has cut him out of his will?
There are steps an adult child can take if unfairly cut out of a will, but time limits are tight.
Irish TimesMurder accused breaks down as he tells gardaí he never meant to hurt anyone
Sean Harding broke down as he told gardai he never meant to hurt anyone, in the trial over the death of Timothy 'Teddy' Murnane (80) during a Tipperary burglary in 2025.
Irish TimesNeedles and pins found pushed into children's Halloween sweets in Donegal
Needles and pins were found pushed into children's Halloween sweets in Donegal.
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.
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'
Blasta Books publisher Kristin Jensen on how a Covid dream led her to become a leading Irish food publisher.
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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 describes saving a Tyrone teenager who fell unconscious onto a Halloween bonfire in Strabane after an assault; police are investigating.
Irish NewsJohn Manley: The only thing that unites unionism is the desire to disagree
With the DUP in turmoil, Jonathan Buckley renews a call for unionist unity in a John Manley column.
Irish NewsAoife Moore: Hugging grandparents row reveals Irish government's shocking political priorities
Aoife Moore says the row over a Rape Crisis Centre consent ad reveals the Irish government's priorities.
Irish NewsFuneral to be held for Irish Olympic star Ciara Mageean
Funeral arrangements for Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, with praise for her sporting achievements and sadness at her passing from across the island.
Irish NewsTennent's records most profitable year in Northern Ireland since pandemic after cutting a quarter of its workforce
Tennent's reports its most profitable year in Northern Ireland since the pandemic after cutting a quarter of its workforce.
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.
Irish News'Rotha Mór an tSaoil': Róise Ní Mhurchú, Réalta an tSean-Nóis
Irish-language profile of Róise Ní Mhurchú, Réalta an tSean-Nóis.
Irish NewsTom Collins: Rejoice! Today is beginning of end of Donald J Trump
Tom Collins says rejoice, as the midterm elections give voters the chance to deliver their verdict on Donald Trump.
Irish News'I have to keep fighting': Patricia Downey turns personal tragedy into powerful film about women and abuse
Belfast filmmaker Patricia Downey, who lost her daughter to suicide linked to domestic abuse, talks about her new film Bubble.
Irish NewsOne day would be long enough for families of the Disappeared - The Irish News view
The Irish News view: even one day would be long enough for families of the Disappeared.
Irish NewsCarla Lockhart quits DUP insisting 'Michelle O'Neill should be removed from office'
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart quits the DUP, says Michelle O'Neill should be removed from office and will sit as an independent Unionist.
Irish NewsÓrfhlaith Begley the latest Sinn Féin MP to stand in Assembly election
Sinn Fein MP Orfhlaith Begley is the latest to stand in the Assembly election, in West Tyrone where the party hopes to win four seats for the first time.
Belfast Telegraph
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Belfast TelegraphPortadown District Master pledges 'full support' to Carla Lockhart and says electorate will decide DUP's fate after it 'failed to deliver'
The Portadown District Master pledges support for Carla Lockhart and says voters will decide the DUP's fate.
Belfast TelegraphWith DUP losing its sole female - and most popular - MP, three quarters of its MPs are now men in their 70s
Analysis: with Lockhart gone, three quarters of the DUP's MPs are men in their 70s, and her exit is about more than Drumcree.
Belfast Telegraph'A testament to the exceptional quality and hospitality on offer': North Coast 'mountain hideaway' wins five-star rating
The Botháns, a lakeside cabin retreat near Castlerock, wins a five-star rating from Tourism NI.
Belfast TelegraphVR shows on way to Northern Ireland as part of the Belfast Film Festival
VR shows including Escape the Internet are coming to Belfast as part of the Belfast Film Festival's XR programme.
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 TelegraphPolice confirm sudden death of man in Belfast city centre
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man in Royal Avenue, Belfast, with a post-mortem awaited.
Belfast Telegraph'Belfast is ready to play its part': Fabrication hall at Harland & Wolff will support over 900 shipbuilding jobs
A new fabrication hall at Harland & Wolff will support over 900 shipbuilding jobs.
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 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 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
New details from a former SAS major on how the Prime Minister signed off the operation that killed three IRA men, and why the case is heading to the UK Supreme Court.
Belfast Telegraph'Our events aim to build community, friendship and fun': Belfast book club wins funding for year-long literary programme
A Belfast book club, Lit(erature) to the Tit, wins funding for a year-long women-focused literary programme.
Belfast TelegraphNI animal charity hits out after rescued dog in state 'beyond anything we have ever seen'
An NI animal charity appeals for information after a severely neglected rescue dog was found in Ballynahinch.
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 TelegraphBoutcher: PSNI is success story of peace process but needs full political buy-in
The PSNI chief constable calls the force a success story of the peace process but says it needs full political buy-in.
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 TelegraphUK-EU agri-deal demonstrates 'lack of ambition' from Government, DUP claims
The DUP says the UK-EU agri-food deal shows a lack of ambition from the Government.
Belfast TelegraphThe woman who walked away: Carla Lockhart's journey from DUP darling to disruptor
A profile of Carla Lockhart's path from DUP darling to disruptor, from handing out leaflets at age five.
Belfast Telegraph'I miss her every single day': Co Down family's plea for lung cancer screening following death of mum just months after diagnosis
A Co Down family urges lung cancer screening rollout in NI after a mother died months after a late diagnosis.
Belfast TelegraphBuilding a better future: The NI entrepreneur taking on construction's GBP21bn problem
NI entrepreneur Duane McCreadie on QualiT, a digital platform aimed at construction's GBP21bn problem.
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 TelegraphBigamy infamy to war hero status: Family history that led Belfast singer to adopt Canada as his own
Belfast singer Luke Mathers of Unquiet Nights on his family tale of double marriages, Prime Ministers and why he adopted Canada as his own.
Belfast TelegraphChiefs grilled over decision as NI health trusts move to cut telephone system despite record use
NI health trusts are scrapping Phone First despite record demand, raising questions over savings, virtual wards and emergency care.