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Nov 5, 2026 - World

Marissa Roy has promised to turn the city attorney's office into Los Angeles' largest "public interest law firm", taking on landlords, corporations and employers accused of exploiting ordinary residents.

Nov 5, 2026 - World

JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victoryUS midterms 2026 live – latest updatesRepublican hopefuls in the race to succeed Donald Trump swiftly blamed two key pillars of his agenda – the Iran war and tariffs – for summoning the Democratic blue wave that swept the US midterm elections.The fallout from the stunning success of Democrats on Tuesday night has left Republicans reeling – and grasping for the reasons behind the collapse in support. On Thursday, the Associated Press called more competitive House races for the Democrats, though Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remained undecided. Continue reading...

Nov 5, 2026 - World

While NHS is identifying more cases, it is failing to meet timescale targets on diagnosis and treatment, experts sayCancer diagnoses in England have hit record highs, with more than 1,000 people diagnosed every day, NHS figures show.But experts warned that although the health service is identifying more cases, it is still failing to meet timescale targets on diagnosis and treatment. Continue reading...

Nov 5, 2026 - World

Nasdaq heading for its worst day in 18 months in volatile trading on Wall StreetThe Nasdaq share index was on track for its worst day in 18 months after slumping by up to 5% on Thursday amid growing signs that the artificial intelligence industry will face tougher regulation because of the midterm election results.As Wall Street sustained widespread losses, the Nasdaq composite tumbled into ‘correction territory’ – more than 10% below its recent record high. The tech-heavy index was heading for its biggest one-day fall since Donald Trump announced his “liberation day” tariffs on US trading partners in April 2025. Continue reading...

Nov 5, 2026 - World

Democrats widen gap in House chamber by flipping more seats; Ted Cruz call the US midterms election a ‘Watergate-level repudiation’Live results | How do you feel about the results?Sign up for Breaking News US emailElection night brought a series of dramatic developments, unexpected results and closely contested races across the US. We have put together this video capturing the key moments and offering a quick overview of one of the most important nights in US politics:The Senate race in Mississippi has become one of the most closely watched contests in the midterms, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom separated by a remarkably narrow margin. Continue reading...