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The most significant development today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights due to an air traffic communications outage, which was eventually lifted early this morning, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and impacting other transportation systems like Amtrak. In other major news, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia's military capabilities by knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, while a cruise ship collision with a tanker in New Orleans resulted in all passengers being rescued safely.
Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
Authorities in British Columbia say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved in the women's deaths.
'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift
The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the…
Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control
Cruz and Trump seem to have no plans to fill FCC's empty Democratic seat.
Have I Befriended a Murderer?
A writer named Edward Abel Smith discovered the criminal case file of Diana Garbutt, a woman murdered by her husband…
What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.
Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian…
US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief
With Canada-US trade talks back on, Tuesday’s midterm Democratic wave puts pressure on the White House to come to a deal.
The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms
For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.
'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save UK high street?
UK high streets are in sharp decline, with shoppers increasingly abandoning town centers for retail parks in search of…
Israel's president to begin consultations with parties after election deadlock
Herzog warned politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another…
Kemi Badenoch says Africans should apologise for slavery
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has argued that African nations should apologize for their role in the transatlantic…
Secret police files released in Hungary, 47 years after fall of communism
Critics say the move comes too late, that the files themselves are incomplete, and the move risks sowing division and…
Guerrilla Bike Lanes: San Francisco Makes Illicit Infrastructure Permanent
San Francisco officials made permanent a set of protected bike lanes along Golden Gate Park that were illegally…
Zelensky gives Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefire
Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet the US first lady at the White House on Thursday.
US voters roundly reject data centers in ballot measures
American voters overwhelmingly rejected data centers in ballot measures across more than 30 localities in nine states,…
Australia’s social media ban faces high court challenge
Australia was the first country to ban under-16s from social media platforms a year ago, but most observers believe the…
Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral
Police have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nations
Dozens of cases are reported in Austria, Germany and Hungary, including a nine-year-old girl hurting her tongue while…
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Rwanda's army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA says
The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.
Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'
He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.
Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan to become first Muslim senator
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
Crypto-Friendly Republican Andy Barr Wins Kentucky Senate Race
Republican Andy Barr has won Kentucky’s U.S.
Tears, celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures
Democrats cheered as they picked up victories in Republican states. Tears were shed as Republican losses mounted.
Democrats win US House to secure control of Congress in midterms
Democrats will take control of House committees in January 2027, giving them power to investigate President Donald…
Democrats Rout GOP
Democrats achieved significant electoral victories across numerous races in the 2026 elections, winning gubernatorial…