Democrats are seeking control of Congress in midterm elections shaped by living costs, the war with Iran and Trump’s low approval rating. Republicans are defending narrow majorities while holding a substantial fundraising advantage.
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Sen. Dan Sullivan says he will accept the outcome of his Alaska race against Mary Peltola. A reported effort to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan has drawn a federal lawsuit, a state investigation and denials from Peltola and Senate Democrats.
A shooting near Birmingham’s Legion Field after the Magic City Classic killed one person and wounded eight others. Police detained one person for questioning and secured multiple weapons.
More than 53 million Americans have voted early in the midterms, exceeding the 2022 total. Turnout has risen sharply in several states with closely watched Senate races, but early-vote figures do not show how people voted.
Opposition leaders rallied in New Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner over a voter-list revision that has removed about 130 million names from draft rolls. The Election Commission denies favouring the governing party.
Largely peaceful protests over living costs and public services gave way to looting and clashes in several German cities. Organisers said tens of thousands demonstrated nationwide, though official nationwide figures were not immediately available.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 5,000 people and produced over 10,300 confirmed cases. Nigeria has isolated two people with suspected infections while laboratory testing continues.
France estimated that 320,000 people joined Saturday’s protests as youth-led demonstrations over education and living costs continued across Europe. German organizers reported more than 100,000 protesters nationwide, while clashes broke out near the end of the Paris march and in several German cities.