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Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment

Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.

6 November 2026

Europe Today

'Biggest wave' in 50 years, says US political analyst Bruce Stokes

"We have a long saying in the United States: it's the economy, stupid." Stefan Grobe speaks to Bruce Stokes, a Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund, on the recent US midterm election results.

6 November 2026

Paraguay

Ex-Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after impeachment

Santiago Peña is set to be questioned on Saturday over alleged crimes of breach of trust, influence peddling and misappropriation of funds following the collapse of Ueno Bank.

5 November 2026

Lifestyle

'Extraordinary ordinary': Met Gala announces surprising new theme

The 2027 Met Gala will celebrate the potential of everyday objects and materials, from jeans and T-shirts to paper and plastic. The accompanying exhibition next spring will explore how designers transform ordinary items into works of art.

5 November 2026

USA

‘It would destroy the Democrat Party’: Trump dismisses impeachment threat

US President Donald Trump has warned that impeaching him would damage the Democratic Party, after Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections.

5 November 2026

Climate

'America has spoken': US lawmakers to attend UN COP31 climate talks

Delegation members plan to "explore opportunities for renewed US engagement on climate, energy, and economic policy" at the UN summit.

5 November 2026

Europe Today

'Tremendous growth' in AI to continue, says wealth manager

Xavier Volatier, head of Transatlantic Private Wealth, speaks to our Stefan Grobe on the effects of the US mid-terms' result on the global markets.

5 November 2026

Europe Today

Change in Texas may 'shape the US presidential election', says analyst

Eric Ham, US political analyst, said that US Democrats believe that many African-American, Latino and young voters are again "up for grabs" after they gave their support for Trump in past presidential elections.

5 November 2026

USA

US first lady to host Ukrainian and Russian officials at White House

On Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the first lady a national honour for her role in brokering a partial ceasefire that allowed the evacuation of civilians from a Russian-occupied town.

5 November 2026

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Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer

Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.

4 November 2026

World News

'A feeling of redemption': Young voters in Maine hail Democratic victory

Young voters in Portland, Maine, have welcomed the Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections, with celebrations breaking out as results came in. Some described the outcome as a moment of redemption after years of political disappointment.

4 November 2026

Climate

Brazil releases global roadmap for fossil fuel phaseout ahead of COP31

Countries have been urged to start planning now for the 'urgent, inevitable' – yet voluntary – phaseout of coal, oil and gas.

4 November 2026

Climate

US midterms: Could Democrats reverse Trump’s anti-climate agenda?

“While climate was rarely on the ballot by name, Trump’s anti-climate policies shaped the outcome.”

4 November 2026

Tech News

What do the US midterm results mean for AI data centres?

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

4 November 2026

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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.

4 November 2026

World News

‘We will take back the House in 2028’: US House Speaker Johnson promises Republican comeback

US House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged Republicans not to lose hope after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections. Johnson vowed that Republicans would double down on their agenda and seek to retake the House in 2028.

4 November 2026

World News

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The 42-year-old physician, who represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, secured a seat that Republicans had hoped to flip.

4 November 2026

World News

‘Democrats did a good job’: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm wins

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran contributed to his Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. He said voters supported his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump. Trump also praised Democrats.

4 November 2026

World News

‘We defeated Goliath’: Talarico says after historic Texas Senate win

Democrat James Talarico has won the US Senate race in Texas, according to US media projections, marking a major breakthrough in a traditionally Republican state.

4 November 2026

USA

Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote

The first Black female governor, the first openly gay male senator and the first female Native American governor all won groundbreaking elections in the vote that racked up resounding wins for Democrats.

4 November 2026

USA

Democrats win control of US Congress in midterm rebuke of Trump

The results reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump's war against Iran, which has sent fuel prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular president.

4 November 2026

Markets

Asian stocks and dollar fall as Democrats gain ground in US midterms

Technology shares led losses in Asia as investors weighed the prospect of tighter AI regulation and political gridlock in Washington. Oil prices also fell.

4 November 2026

USA

US midterm elections: Democrats take US Congress in rejection of Trump

Millions of Americans have cast their votes to elect representatives in the US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

4 November 2026

USA

Trump says US will end military aid to Israel as US midterms begin

Trump tied the decision to criticism from left wing politicians, while US forces struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

3 November 2026

USA

The races that will decide America's midterms

Democrats look all but certain to take the US House. The real fight is for the Senate, where a handful of races in states Republicans never expected to defend will decide who controls Washington.

3 November 2026

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Americans head to the polls for US midterm elections

Voters cast their ballots in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York as Americans head to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.

3 November 2026