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First Thing: Democrats sweep into control of Congress after historic midterm victories
Both the House and Senate will be under Democratic control for the rest of Donald Trump’s term in office
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Lyon coach Fonseca follows his heart to Sporting Lisbon
French club Lyon confirmed on Wednesday the departure of Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca to Sporting Lisbon with a compensation fee of five million euros ($5.6 mn) paid to the Ligue 1 side.
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Quem são os grandes vencedores e perdedores das eleições americanas - BBC News Brasil
Democratas conquistaram o controle das duas Casas do Congresso e venceram disputas importantes nos Estados, enquanto Donald Trump, republicanos e aliados enfrentaram derrotas em diferentes partes do país.
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Woman charged over alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John
Exclusive: Police will allege the woman, 40, is the former partner of Steele-John and she is expected to face court in Perth on Thursday
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Comedian Karen Dunbar cancels tour dates claiming promoter has not paid her
Dunbar claimed she had only been paid for five of her previous 39 tour dates, a claim disputed by promoter Breakneck Comedy.
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Can Russia compete with the US, China and the EU in Africa?
Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.
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US midterm elections 2026: is this the end of Trump? – Decoding America podcast
The Democrats have taken control of the Senate and the House of Representative in a historic midterms result. Hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy examine what went wrong for the Republicans and why voters turned out in droves to deliver the blue wave so many predicted
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true
Nintendo Switch 2; Nintendo This ambitious remake transforms a landmark Zelda game into a modern masterpiece, clearer and easier to navigate, more beautiful to look at, with playful musical touches. Yet the melancholy remains It’s always a worry, returning to a formative piece of art from your childhood. Will your jaded adult sensibilities render you unable to locate the magic that captivated your child self? Will revisiting it reveal that it was never actually that good, and that your tastes are built on a foundation of lies? With video games, there is the added complication of technological
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Tell us: are you a young person in northern England struggling to find work?
We would like to hear from young people in the north of England about their experiences of looking for work
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The new Congress must hold Trump accountable
An impeachment investigation would enhance transparency and allow Congress to reassert its authority
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Crawlers review – killer-spiders movie offers giant-arachnid action alongside anticapitalist commentary
A witty creature feature set in a multi-occupancy building in Los Angeles that takes aim at unscrupulous landlords and finance bros
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Funding to help poorer countries cope with climate crisis has stalled, says UN
Report reveals financial support promised by rich nations for adaptation measures is well behind the pace that is needed
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