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US Midterms: Democrats take control of Senate, lead in House seats
Republicans control the outgoing 119th Congress, with a 53-seat majority
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The Democrats have won control of Congress. What now?
The Democrats have won control of Congress. Democrats have made a plan for their first 100 hours of House control, but still face barriers to advancing their agenda.
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Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila-Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
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Agalga accuses Minority caucus of playing to the gallery over cocaine probe demand
Majority Leader James Agalga has accused the Minority of playing to the gallery with its demand for a parliamentary probe into cocaine seizures. His criticism follows the Minority’s successful push to recall Parliament from recess over major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana.
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Greens senator Jordon Steele-John's ex-partner charged with stalking
A 40-year-old woman is due to appear in court today, charged with aggravated stalking of Western Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.
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Abiodun orders immediate reconstruction of Saje-Elega-Adedotun Road
The governor said the reconstruction was part of his administration’s commitment to upgrading infrastructure and giving Abeokuta, the state capital, a befitting facelift.
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Asiedu Nketia has earned the right to contest for president — Fifi Kwetey
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has thrown his weight behind the right of the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, to contest the presidency, saying his years of dedicated service to the party make him qualified to seek the highest political office. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, November 3, Mr Kwetey described the NDC chairman as a committed party stalwart who had served the organisation diligently and deserved the opportunity to seek the presidency.
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Democrats Make Historic Gains in US Midterms, Win Senate and Take Control of Congress
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Democrats have reclaimed control of the United States Senate after scoring a series of major victories in traditionally Republican strongholds, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Democrats also secured victories in Iowa, Kansas, South Carolina, Ohio and North Carolina, where Josh Turek, Adam Hamilton, Annie Andrews, Sherrod Brown and Roy Cooper respectively won Senate contests.
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2027: APC flags off Enugu campaign in Nsukka, vows to deliver Mbah, Tinubu, others
APC flags off Enugu campaign in Nsukka, vows to deliver Mbah, Tinubu, others. Governor Mbah highlighted his administration's investments in security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic development, and revival of moribund assets
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I would accept a government appointment if it’s not full-time – Fifi Kwetey
National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey says he would accept a government appointment if it isn’t full-time. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, Mr Kwetey was asked whether he would have accepted an appointment if offered.
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Ruto Congratulates Phoebe Okowa on Election to Full Nine-Year ICJ Term
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – President William Ruto has congratulated Kenyan legal scholar Professor Phoebe Okowa following her election to a full nine-year term as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Okowa was elected following a competitive process involving nine candidates seeking five positions on the ICJ bench during elections held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday, November 3.
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Democratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections
The left-wing movement has won support for its views on issues like the war in Gaza and universal healthcare.
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Methane Emissions: Ogun, FG intensify investigation in Ijebu-Ode, pledge lasting solution
The intervention follows four reported incidents of gas emissions in Ijebu-Ode and its environs, which have generated persistent unpleasant odour and raised concerns among residents about possible health implications.
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Agalga rejects cocaine probe by Parliament, says criminal investigations lie outside its powers
Majority Leader James Agalga has rejected the Minority’s push for a parliamentary probe into cocaine seizures, saying the House has no power to conduct criminal investigations. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, he accused the Minority of pursuing an inquiry despite knowing the limits of Parliament’s authority.
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Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ban
Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion two years ago but this time the abortion ban was coupled with a ban on transgender treatment for minors.
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US midterms: Democrat Talarico wins Texas Senate seat
The Democratic Party is on course for major gains in both the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.
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Get ready habibis, Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘shawarma law’ is coming to the US
When the US’s first Muslim senator used Arabic in his victory speech, it cut through the torrent of vile racism Maga launched at him throughout his campaign Repeat after me: yallah. This versatile Arabic word means everything from “hurry up”, to “come on” to “speak to you later”.
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James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats
Ken Paxton’s defeat a crushing blow to Trump and Republican efforts to keep control of Congress US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Democrat James Talarico has won the US Senate race in Texas, breaking a 38-year drought for his party in the Republican stronghold and delivering a stunning blow to Donald Trump. Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, the state attorney general and a staunch ally of the US president, in one of the most closely watched contests of the midterm elections to decide control of Congress.
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Talarico wins Texas Senate race, ending decades of Republican dominance
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Stricter rules for WA government to protect endangered birds
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been ordered to improve the quality of Gouldian finch breeding habitat.
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Victorian election candidate finds bullet holes in campaign sign
The independent candidate releases a statement after finding the bullet holes, saying he is determined to win the election to turn the page on divisive politics.
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Victorian election candidate finds bullet hole in campaign sign
The independent candidate has released a statement after the bullet hole discovery, saying he is determined to win the election to turn the page on divisive politics.
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ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections
Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cuts The African National Congress is on course for a bruising result in South Africa’s local elections on Wednesday as voters go to the polls amid deep discontent over water outages, power cuts and crumbling infrastructure. The former liberation movement, which Nelson Mandela led to power in 1994 at the end of apartheid as South Africa’s first black president, is still likely to be the largest party.
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Nervous Republicans await results at Paxton’s Texas election party
Texas Republicans are anxiously waiting to see if the state’s attorney general can hold off his Democrat challenger.