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US midterm elections 2026: What are they and when will we know the results?

Americans head to the polls on 3 November for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the next two years.

2 November 2026

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Skeleton puppets and zombies fill New York’s Halloween parade

Skeleton puppets, zombies and film characters take over Greenwich Village. Thousands join the 53rd New York Halloween parade, dancing through Manhattan.

2 November 2026

World News

US midterms: Democrat Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race

A Democratic congresswoman has broken with her party to endorse Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, just two days before the US midterm elections.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Russia arrests minor after US embassy warns of security threat

Russian state media published a statement from the Federal Security Service (FSB) on Sunday announcing that a minor had been detained in relation to the threat.

1 November 2026

Iran

Iran warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks

Iran ramps up its threats and does not exclude pre-emptive military action, but its officials have nevertheless noted positive steps in mediated negotiations with the US ahead of the decisive midterm elections. The Gulf countries remain "braced for the worst."

1 November 2026

Europe News

Kärcher CEO warns Europe faces economic 'storm'

Europe and Germany risk deindustrialisation, Kärcher CEO Hartmut Jenner has warned. He is urging major cuts in bureaucracy, incentives for extra work and a firm EU trade policy towards China and the US.

1 November 2026

Tech News

FBI blames North Korea for $6.3 billion Binance crypto hack

According to the CISA, TraderTraitor is a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group that has been associated with cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattack tactics since at least 2020.

1 November 2026

Culture news

Hungary marks 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death

An event honouring the greatest escape artist and most influential magician of all time has brought Harry Houdini's only living descendant, his brother's grandchild, to Budapest. The centenary for the former "King of Shackles" is also being celebrated by a film festival and an artwork.

1 November 2026

Europe News

'A lot of lies': Kaja Kallas criticises Lavrov following G20 meetings

British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said he had told Lavrov in the plenary that "he should have the courage to tell Putin that Russia will not win this war."

31 October 2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Kärcher boss: Less red tape, more action for Germany and Europe

Kärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a 'perfect storm' and calls for a fitness plan for Germany and Europe.

31 October 2026

Ukraine

Zelenskyy warns delivery of US Patriots package could take years

Kyiv has long called for more interceptors to help its forces fend off Russian missile and drone attacks. The rapidly approaching winter is pressing home that need.

31 October 2026

Iran

Iran reports three tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United States.

30 October 2026

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US: Trump hands out sweets as Air Force One soars overhead

Donald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.

30 October 2026

Europe Today

NATO allies fear Ukraine could miss out on vital US missiles

Ukraine has called on US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth to sign off on the delivery of crucial Patriot defence systems used to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. But NATO sources warn the situation is "unpredictable."

29 October 2026

Europe Today

Ex-US Ambassador to NATO: Trump fears midterm defeat

The former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker told Euronews that the reason the US is delaying the delivery of Patriot missiles to Ukraine is because it may resume its war against Iran after the midterm elections.

29 October 2026

Europe Today

Americans 'should be very prepared' for Trump to overturn election

He warns that Americans should be "very much prepared" if US President Trump attempts to overturn the results "by any means at his disposal", given the President's poor polling ratings and potential effects on the Republican Party's results.

29 October 2026