World
Americans vote in midterms that could end Republican control of Congress
Americans vote in midterms that could cost Trump his hold on Congress, with Democrats favoured in the House and the Senate in play.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump: 29 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Americans vote in midterms that could end Republican control of Congress. Key developments, background…
29 stories on Donald Trump since 28 September 2026; the latest was published on 3 November 2026.
Key developments
- Americans vote in midterms that could end Republican control of CongressAll 435 House seats, 35 of 100 Senate seats and 36 governorships are on the ballot on Tuesday.
- Trump cancels two midterm rallies and snaps at reporter over travelThe Republican Party said Trump is scrapping midterm rallies in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.
- US war on Iran has cost over $47 billion, Pentagon data showsThe US military has spent more than $47 billion on the Iran war, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters; the Pentagon did not comment.
- Lula wins fourth term in Brazil as Bolsonaro refuses to concedeLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential runoff with 51.8 per cent of the vote to Flavio Bolsonaro's 48.2, according to official results.
- Trump says US 'may do another little Epic Fury' on IranPresident Donald Trump said 'we may do another little Epic Fury', referring to the US military operation against Iran, without saying when.
Americas
Trump cancels two midterm rallies and snaps at reporter over travel
Trump dropped Kansas and Iowa rallies days before the midterms for virtual tele-rallies, after snapping at a reporter who asked if he was tired of travelling.
Americas
US war on Iran has cost over $47 billion, Pentagon data shows
Pentagon data seen by Reuters puts the US cost of the Iran war above $47 billion, over 25 per cent more than July's estimate, days before the midterm elections.
Americas
Lula wins fourth term in Brazil as Bolsonaro refuses to concede
Brazil's Lula won the runoff with 51.8 per cent to Flavio Bolsonaro's 48.2, but Bolsonaro said it was impossible to recognise the result and will seek annulment.
Americas
Trump says US 'may do another little Epic Fury' on Iran
Trump renewed his threat to strike Iran as polls show most Americans oppose the war; the White House says no attack will come before the midterms.
Americas
Judge orders Trump to testify by December 11 in $10bn BBC lawsuit
A US judge ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10bn defamation suit against the BBC over an edited January 6 speech.
Americas
US midterms 2026: what is at stake for Trump and Congress
Americans vote on November 3 for the House, a third of the Senate and 36 governors, with Trump's approval at a record low and $3.8bn spent on ads.
Middle East
Iran's IRGC says seven vessels hit in Gulf, warns US of wider response
Iran's IRGC Navy said four vessels were hit and three struck mines near Hormuz, as Trump said the US is 'not negotiating' and something will happen soon.
Technology
Musk ordered Starshield slowdown for Ukraine, Wall Street Journal reports
Musk ordered a slowdown of the Starshield service Ukraine's drones rely on, the WSJ reported, while Rubio said the decision rests with SpaceX, not Trump.
Technology
Trump says data centre firms should pay a 'dividend' to local communities
Trump said companies building AI data centres should pay a 'dividend' to host communities, saying unpopular projects became popular once money was offered.
Europe
Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting France's riots
Macron took an apparent swipe at Trump and Netanyahu for using France's riots in their campaigns, as Paris braced for more protests and bond yields passed 5%.
Europe
Putin suggests Trump meeting in China as Witkoff visits Russia
Putin proposed meeting Trump in China at talks with envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, and Russia freed US teacher Stephen Hubbard as a goodwill gesture.
Europe
Witkoff heads to Russia after Oslo talks with Zelensky
US envoy Steve Witkoff will brief Russian leaders after Oslo talks with Zelensky on security guarantees, as Trump said Ukraine 'has to want to settle this war'.