GuardianUS midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump's agenda
Live: polls are open across the US, where key Senate and House races will decide which party controls 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.
GuardianTrump unveils results of $14m reflecting pool makeover in final appeal before midterms
Trump unveiled the delayed results of a chaotic $14m makeover of the DC reflecting pool in a final appeal before the midterms.
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.
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.
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.
GuardianZelenskyy to make unexpected visit to Berlin for talks with Merz - Europe live
Live: Zelenskyy is making an unexpected visit to Berlin for talks with Merz, who says Germany's push to raise defence spending was triggered by Zelenskyy and Trump's meeting last year.
GuardianDenmark pushes for EU ban on 'turbo chickens' as secret footage causes outrage
Denmark will work to ban fast-growing 'turbo chickens' across the country and the EU after secret footage caused outrage.
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.
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.
GuardianPM to ask countries affected by UK's role in slavery to help shape formal apology
Andy Burnham will launch a structured dialogue at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda, asking countries affected by UK's role in slavery to help shape a formal apology.
GuardianUK ministers told not to engage formally with Indian mega-zoo after lobbying
UK ministers were told not to engage formally with India's Vantara mega-zoo after lobbying, ahead of a UK-chaired Cites meeting on endangered animal imports.
GuardianNew York child dies from measles in state's first fatal case in 30 years
A child has died of measles in New York, the state's first fatal case in 30 years; the governor calls it a devastating reminder of what is at stake when vaccine protections erode.
GuardianPeacock found in couple's Brisbane bathroom leads to creative bid to reunite bird with tattoo artist
A peacock called Hex was found admiring himself in a Brisbane couple's bathroom mirror, prompting a creative bid to reunite him with his tattoo artist owner.
Irish Times
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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 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 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'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 TimesDon't make an additional voluntary contribution to your pension - until you read this
Before the November 18th deadline, a warning to check an additional voluntary pension contribution is the right choice before rushing in.
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 TimesFrom London to Dublin: 'Living here, I would say I am Irish more than English, even with the accent'
Sophie McDermott, who moved to Ireland during Covid where her father is from, says she feels more Irish than English even with the accent.
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 Times'Simon Amstell was horrible to me on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. He was mean'
Nerina Pallot on negotiating blokey media and music worlds early in her career, and Simon Amstell being mean on Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
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 TimesRace narrows between a 'radical Democrat' and 'the most corrupt politician in Texas'
The Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton is narrowing and set to be the most expensive non-presidential US race ever.
Irish Times'We both had the same struggles': Losing a father by suicide
Former rugby international and champion boxer Judy Bobbett, who lost her father to suicide in January, sets herself a challenge to help others with suicidal thoughts.
Irish Times'Up to 10% of your pension could be invested in fossil fuels, 2% in weapons'
Better with Money podcast: up to 10% of your pension could be invested in fossil fuels and 2% in weapons.
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 TimesBusinessman disputes claim by Charities Regulator in Liberty Recycling High Court case
Philip Moloney jnr, son of Liberty Recycling's chief executive, disputes the Charities Regulator's claim, saying neither the charity nor its staff own or control the company.
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 TimesNeedles and pins found pushed into children's Halloween sweets in Donegal
Needles and pins were found pushed through the wrappers of children's Halloween sweets in Donegal.
Irish Times'He'd probably been told not to cross the Border, but he was a stubborn man'
Derek Clarke on his father, shot dead by three IRA members 46 years ago, as the legacy of the Troubles along the Border is discussed.
Irish TimesGlenstal school closure unrelated to compensation paid in abuse cases, Benedictines say
The Benedictines say the closure of Glenstal school has no financial or other links to compensation paid in historic abuse cases.
Irish TimesSorry may no longer be the hardest word for Britain when it comes to slavery
Andy Burnham countenances a historic apology for Britain's role in the slave trade, though reparations are off the table.
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 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'
US-born Kristin Jensen explains how a fanciful Covid dream led to her becoming a leading Irish food publisher with Blasta.
Irish News
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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 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 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 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.
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, hopes her new film Bubble will give a voice to women who suffer abuse.
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'
Carla Lockhart quit the DUP saying Michelle O'Neill should be removed from office; the Upper Bann MP will sit in the Commons as an independent Unionist and is not forming a new party.
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.
Irish News'I'll be coming as long as I am breathing' -Families of Disappeared refuse to give up
The sister of a disappeared teenager says she will keep coming as long as she can walk, until the families find their loved ones.
Belfast Telegraph
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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 TelegraphSinger Katie Melua gives birth to baby boy named Max
Singer Katie Melua has given birth to a baby boy named Max.
Belfast TelegraphBlunt says Traitors viewers 'didn't see full extent' of Acaster interrogation
Blunt says Traitors viewers did not see the full extent of the Acaster interrogation.
Belfast TelegraphTiny trackers on monarch butterflies to reveal secrets of 3,000-mile migration
Tiny trackers on monarch butterflies will reveal the secrets of their 3,000-mile migration.
Belfast TelegraphThick fog sparks Met Office warning across Northern Ireland
A Met Office yellow warning for thick fog covers Northern Ireland, with a risk of travel disruption.
Belfast TelegraphPrimark owner cautious over inflation and consumer confidence
Primark's owner is cautious over inflation and consumer confidence.
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 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 Telegraph'Belfast is ready to play its part': Fabrication hall at Harland & Wolff will support over 900 shipbuilding jobs
The new fabrication hall at Harland & Wolff will support over 900 shipbuilding jobs, part of the Government's push to make the UK war-ready for 2030.
Belfast TelegraphThe woman who walked away: Carla Lockhart's journey from DUP darling to disruptor
The DUP is in Carla Lockhart's DNA: from age five she handed out election leaflets at polling stations with her father; a profile of her journey from darling to disruptor.
Belfast TelegraphBuilding a better future: The NI entrepreneur taking on construction's GBP21bn problem
Duane McCreadie on his digital platform QualiT, aimed at construction's GBP21bn problem by putting proven knowledge in professionals' hands.
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 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 urge a lung cancer screening rollout in Northern Ireland after Margaret Cusack died just months after a late diagnosis.
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 Telegraph'It feels like all this movie magic has fallen upon the city': Rocky star Geraldine Hughes hails Belfast's film boom
Rocky star Geraldine Hughes, back for the Lost City premiere, hails Belfast's film boom.
Belfast Telegraph'Our events aim to build community, friendship and fun': Belfast book club wins funding for year-long literary programme
Belfast book club Lit(erature) to the Tit has won funding for a year-long, women-focused literary programme mixing books, food and community.
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 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.
Belfast TelegraphDfI 'does not dispute' odour complaints in Warrenpoint as questions about controversial Harbours Bill continue
DfI does not dispute odour complaints in Warrenpoint as questions continue over the controversial Harbours Bill and secret legal advice.
Belfast TelegraphStormont departments flagged financial 'risks' over UU's choice of most ambitious medical school expansion option in Derry
Stormont departments flagged financial risks over Ulster University's choice of the most ambitious medical school expansion option in Derry.
Belfast Telegraph'A school is more than a building': Cross-community backing grows for Newbuildings PS facing closure
Cross-community backing grows for St Columba's Primary School in Newbuildings, which faces closure under Development Proposal 754.
Belfast TelegraphHere's what happened when... I tried out the hypochlorous acid skincare trend
A writer tries the hypochlorous acid skincare trend, a compound used in products for a long time and naturally produced in the body.
Belfast TelegraphHow Fort George became both a symptom and symbol of north west neglect
Fort George in Derry shows stalled regeneration, funding gaps and road bottlenecks, and how north west neglect shapes a prime waterfront.
Belfast TelegraphStay Well: I'm a woman in my 60s and was told I need a pacemaker - what is it and should I be worried?
Stay Well: a woman in her 60s told she needs a pacemaker asks what it is and whether she should worry; it is inserted in a short surgery and is common and successful.
Belfast Telegraph'Almost like a dead zone': Councillor seeks answers over suspected pollution at Belfast glen
A councillor seeks answers over suspected pollution at Cregagh Glen, probing Mount Ober works, planning breaches and damage to the east Belfast beauty spot.