Ecstatic scenes and historic moments: What's happened so far in the midterms
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Vote counting in this year's midterm elections is under way in the US and early results show gains for the Democrats.

How America voted in maps and charts
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic wins
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.

Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".