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Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election success
After winning a record number of parliament seats, Palestinian-led parties face campaign against them.
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International
Mike Johnson says he will not pursue House minority leader role – reports
Reported move from Republican speaker of House comes in light of party’s disastrous midterms defeat
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Politics
UK politics: Burnham says US midterm results have created ‘opportunity’ for world to focus on cost of living and ending Iran war – as it happened
‘I think people want to see the world coming together and focusing on the things that matter to people,’ PM says Louise Haigh starts by saying she is standing in for Andy Burnham. She says this weekend the whole country will fall silent to mark Remembrance Sunday. Continue reading...
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Power deal between Labour and Greens in Sheffield
Fran Belbin tells a council meeting to expect the current Labour - Green administration to continue.
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International
Why the UK settlement rule changes are unjust
Letters: Readers question the motives and fairness behind Shabana Mahmood’s new immigration proposals
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The £10,000 refugee tax must be scrapped
Letter: Such a punitive measure will leave people at risk of exploitation and severe poverty, says Mark Joselin of the Refugee Council
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Israeli ultra-Orthodox party thuds from kingmakers to election losers
For years the ultra-Orthodox party Shas figured in most of Israel's governments, whether led from the right or the left, hoping to use their consistent number of seats to advance the community's interests.
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Politics
UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling
Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.
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International
What can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?
Democrats have taken back the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms. Here’s what a majority in Congress means for them – and for Trump
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International
US stock markets and government bonds rally while dollar falls after Democrats secure Congress – as it happened
European shares also power ahead as markets react to blue wave in US midterm elections
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Kansas just elected a Democrat. His message to Washington? Be decent
The Methodist pastor who flipped a Republican Senate seat says voters want more than political change. He tells NPR what he heard from Kansans about decency, faith and finding common ground.
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International
US markets rise as Democrats sweep midterm elections
Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.
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