Europe’s far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout
European far-right leaders quick to distance themselves from US president and stress their own priorities
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Yemen’s president sacks ministers and officers in attempt to turn tide of war
Dismissals follow Houthi victories and pressure from southern Yemenis for more power
Football: Japan's Kozo Tashima to stand against Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency
Japan's Kozo Tashima has announced his candidacy for Fifa's upcoming presidential election.
Iranians burn Trump banner after US midterm results | CNN
Iranians gathered at a state-organized rally in Tehran and burned a banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance after the Republican party’s midterm elections loss…
Iran, Gaza, Ukraine: What will US midterm results mean for these conflicts?
Despite wins, Democrats lack the two-thirds majority needed to overturn a presidential veto and push through a law.
How elderly ‘unsung heroes’ powered Lula’s historic fightback in Brazil
Older voters praised for helping tip balance in leftwing president’s favour against far-right Flávio Bolsonaro in runoff
Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance blames the war for the midterm rout as Democrats prepare to use Congress to rein it in.
Vance, DeSantis make quick moves after disastrous GOP midterms jumpstart 2028 race | CNN Politics
The vice president’s seemingly straightforward path to succeeding President Donald Trump suddenly looks much murkier.
Trump’s arch is poised for final approval two days after the president’s election drubbing | CNN Politics
A final vote to approve President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch on Thursday is poised to kick off a fresh round of legal wrangling as efforts to stop its construction intensify thro…
Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don't hold your breath
A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex internat…
DeSantis says voters were disappointed with Congress’s ‘productivity’ | CNN Politics
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis talks to CNN’s Jake Tapper about what he’s learned from last night’s midterm election wipe-out, how Florida can stay red, and how he’s feeling about running for…
Why presidential hopefuls are gathering in Denver next week | CNN Politics
CNN’s Kasie Hunt explains why a meeting of prominent Democrats in Denver could provide a glimpse into who will be the party’s presidential contenders for 2028.
Germany’s Merz expects Trump to keep ignoring Congress
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects US President Donald Trump to keep bypassing Congress despite midterm losses.
A Democratic-controlled Congress will likely try to constrain Trump’s foreign adventures
But the president still has veto power, which he can wield to dictate policy over tariffs, the war in Iran or aid for Ukraine
Democrats won on affordability. Can they deliver it?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.