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U.S. midterm elections in pictures: Democrats' sweeping victories deliver rebuke to Trump

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:55:33 +0200

Democrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections on Wednesday, flipping key Republican-held seats in Congress.

AI stocks fall as Texas governor result raises data center risks

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:20:53 +0200

Tech stocks were down in overnight trading, and grew more severe as the night wore on, as the likelihood of a blue wave grew.

South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:45:45 +0200

Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.

Treasury yields fall as investors crowd into bonds for safety amid election stock sell-off

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:30:30 +0200

Treasury yields fell on Tuesday night, as investors sought shelter from a sell-off in equity futures sparked by big victories from Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections.

Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:30:28 +0200

Ossoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.

Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) Campaigns in Greenville, SC

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:10:36 +0200

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Google responds to political backlash over removing search from schools that ban AI

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:10:06 +0200

After elected officials voiced outrage over Google turning off search at schools that ban AI, the company said search can be turned back on with AI Overviews.

CrowdStrike's new kill switch can stop rogue AI agents in their tracks, CEO says

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:40:52 +0200

"Enabling agents to work safely is a massive market opportunity for CrowdStrike," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz told CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Strand bookstore to pay nearly $1.5 million over Covid loan tied to Sen. Wyden's wife

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:50:23 +0200

Nancy Bass Wyden, whose grandfather founded the New York City bookstore, had signed off on the PPP, which was off-limits because she is a senator's wife.

Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:37 +0200

As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.

The next wave of luxury real estate: marina developments with yacht parking

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:55:05 +0200

Marinas are becoming the next big draw for luxury real estate, as the global wealthy search for homes to park their ever-larger yachts.

Trump DOJ sends target letters to Democrats in Alaska Senate criminal probe: Reports

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:30:53 +0200

"There's no doubt that the threats are threats to our democracy," said John Cusick, assistant counsel at the Legal Defense Fund.

Apple warns of risks related to AI agents behaving in 'unintended or unpredictable' ways

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:30:53 +0200

Apple’s annual filing warns that AI agents could exceed permissions, resist instructions or take actions that are difficult to reverse.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rally as Ackman presses for conservatorship exit

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:30:53 +0200

The midterm elections could be a turning point for the release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control, according to Bill Ackman.

CrowdStrike launches AI kill switch that it says can stop internal agents that go rogue

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:55:21 +0200

CrowdStrike launched an AI kill switch that the company says can stop internal agents, block relaunches and cut enterprise network access.

This gold miner is a cash machine. Why I think the sell-off is an opportunity

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:30:12 +0200

Fast Money trader Tim Seymour makes the case for buying Agnico Eagle after its sharp pullback, pointing to strong profitability and continued demand for gold.

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng says hackers used fake job interviews, AI tool to steal $6.3 billion in crypto

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:05:22 +0200

Binance has replenished 98% of $6.34 billion in affected assets, according to a security report the crypto exchange issued Tuesday.

Meta seeks to raise up to $25 billion in debt sale as AI spending jumps

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:05:22 +0200

Meta is aiming to raise between $20 billion and $25 billion in a bond sale as the company ramps up spending on infrastructure and AI models and services.

Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:40:14 +0200

At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.

Midterm elections 2026 live updates: Economy, inflation and voter concerns

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:20:05 +0200

Follow 2026 midterm elections live updates, including House and Senate races, Texas, Georgia, Ohio and Minnesota, and key results as polls close.

Nasdaq rebounds as chip stocks bounce, Dow dragged lower by Apple: Live updates

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:15:48 +0200

The Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday as investors moved back into key technology stocks after recent pressure and geared up for U.S. midterm election results.

For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:05:05 +0200

In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."

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Bill Ackman warns of 'casino' stock market as speculative trading grows

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:20:33 +0200

"'We're back to the casino type markets when there was 95% leverage," said the founder of Pershing Square Capital Management.

Tennis LIVE: Novak Djokovic risks causing a stir as Paris Masters star suddenly retires

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:28 +0200

Novak Djokovic is back in action at the Paris Masters (Image: Getty)

The Paris Masters is underway with Novak Djokovic among the headline acts on day two of the tournament. The 10th seed joins third seed Ben Shelton and ninth seed Rafael Jodar as some of the big names in action in the French capital today. Before taking to the court, Djokovic risked causing a storm by declaring his opposition to the Serbian government, saying: "I have always represented my people and not the government." But there has been drama in Paris too, with world No.6 Flavio Cobolli one of three last-minute withdrawals.

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just now14:30 Yasmin Syed

Djokovic saves set points

It's tiebreak time on Court Central!

Novak Djokovic has just saved three set points, serving at 5-6 (0-40) down against Valentin Vacherot.

He's got a huge grin on his face, levelling the score at 6-6 with a stunning dropshot at the net.

19 mins ago14:11 Yasmin Syed

Berrettini hoping to cause upset

Former world No. 6 Matteo Berrettini reached the quarter-finals in Vienna last week.

And the Italian is eyeing another deep run here in Paris.

He's on course to cause an upset, as he leads 14th seed Brandon Nakashima 6-4 over on Court 2.

What a match for your money on that smaller court. It's the third-biggest at the tournament, and they've already seen Rublev vs Etcheverry today too.

43 mins ago13:47 Yasmin Syed

Djokovic on court

Novak Djokovic is out on Court Central for his first-round clash with Valentin Vacherot.

This is the Serb's first time playing in the La Defense Arena.

He's not competed in the Paris Masters since 2023, back when the tournament was still staged at the Accor Arena in Bercy.

Vacherot is full of confidence after winning the ATP 500 title in Basel just two days ago. And he has a 1-0 record against Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic is playing the Paris Masters for the first time since 2023 (Image: Getty)

51 mins ago13:39 Yasmin Syed

Another lucky loser fighting back

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo also got into the Paris Masters as a lucky loser today after Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew.

The Paraguayan ace was on the cusp of defeat against No. 15 seed Learner Tien, who just served for the match at 5-4 in the second set.

But Vallejo has won four games in a row to take the second 7-5, forcing a decider.

1 hour ago13:26 Yasmin Syed

Lucky loser beats home favourite

Nuno Borges only found out that he'd gotten into the Paris Masters draw this morning, coming in as a lucky loser to replace Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who withdrew.

But he's made the most of his second chance, beating home hope Moise Kouame 6-3 6-1 in an hour to reach round two.

It means Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot is up next on Court Central.

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1 hour ago13:07 Yasmin Syed

Rublev loses and smashes racket

Andrey Rublev suffered a shock opening-round defeat over on the small Court 2, going down in a final-set tiebreak.

The Russian lost 6-4 6-7(4) 7-6(3) to Tomas Martin Etcheverry and then smashed his racket against his foot multiple times.

Andrey Rublev smashed his racket against his foot (Image: Tennis TV)

2 hours ago12:36 Charlie Malam

Not long until Novak

We're underway on Centre Court, where Nuno Borges faces France's Moise Kouame.

They're currently tied 2-2 in the first set.

Novak Djokovic will be out on court against Monegasque Valentin Vacherot once Borges vs Kouame is settled.

2 hours ago12:10 Charlie Malam

Francisco Cerundolo retires

A sad finish to the match between Francisco Cerundolo and Arthur Rinderknech.

The Argentine 16th seed has been forced to retire while trailing by a set and a break in the third set due to injury.

The score was 3-6, 7-6, 2-0 at the time.

Rinderknech will now face Mattia Bellucci in round two.

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3 hours ago11:48 Charlie Malam

British No.1 knocked out

It's disappointment for British No.1 Arthur Fery.

The 24-year-old, who this week you voted Great Britain's best tennis player right now, loses in straight sets.

Frenchman Quentin Halys beats the Brit 7-6, 7-5 on Court 1.

Cam Norrie will hope to fare better than Fery when he looks to pull off an upset against Ben Shelton later on.

Arthur Fery has just lost to Quentin Halys (Image: Getty)

3 hours ago11:23 Charlie Malam

Today's top matches

So what are some of the matches we have to look forward to today?

Here's four we're excited for...

[10] Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot

[3] Ben Shelton vs Cameron Norrie

[12] Tommy Paul vs Holger Rune

Casper Ruud vs Rafael Jodar [9]

3 hours ago11:09 Charlie Malam

All the big names absent from Paris

There's a long list of top players missing the Paris Masters...

- Jannik Sinner (knee injury)

- Flavio Cobolli (leg injury)

- Felix Auger-Aliassime (knee injury)

- Alexander Blockx (ankle injury)

- Alexander Bublik (knee injury)

- Joao Fonseca (unspecified injury)

- Stefanos Tsitsipas (shoulder injury)

- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (back injury)

- Jakub Mensik (head injury)

- Corentin Moutet (unspecified injury)

Jannik Sinner is one of the players missing the Paris Masters (Image: Getty)

3 hours ago11:03 Charlie Malam

Latest scores

British No.1 Arthur Fery has just gone a set down after losing the opener to Quentin Halys.

While 18th seed Francisco Cerundolo is a set up on Arthur Rinderknech. That match is currently 2-2 in the second set.

Andrey Rublev has just lost his opening set 6-4 to Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

In Hong Kong, top seed Sorana Cirstea is fighting to stay in the tournament after losing the second set 6-1.

Seventh seed Liudmila Samsonova is a set to the good against Alexandra Shubladze.

4 hours ago10:50 Charlie Malam

Three lucky losers drafted in

With the news that Flavio Cobolli, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina all won't play in Paris, their replacements have been confirmed.

Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante has been drafted in for Cobolli but gets a first-round bye.

The lucky loser will play the winner of the Jan-Lennard Struff vs Arthur Gea match.

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo replaces Tsitsipas and will take on American Learner Tien today.

While Nuno Borges takes Davidovich Fokina's spot and will face Moise Kouame today.

4 hours ago10:42 Charlie Malam

Three big names withdraw

World No.6 Flavio Cobolli is not the only big name to pull out of the Paris Masters in the last 24 hours.

Cobolli, who retired against Matteo Berrettini in Vienna last week, said: "I was really hoping I'd make it.

"Today, after media day, I tried to work out at the gym, but I'm still feeling a bit sore and I don't want to risk it. That's why I decided not to play here in Paris."

Now, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina have also withdrawn due to shoulder and back injuries respectively.

Tsitsipas was due to play 15th seed Learner Tien while Davidovich Fokina would have faced Moise Kouame in the first round.

Flavio Cobolli will not play in Paris (Image: Getty)

4 hours ago10:38 Charlie Malam

Novak Djokovic risks backlash

Novak Djokovic has spoken out after former Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to a student-led protest movement in snap parliamentary elections.

Last week, Djokovic praised the Student List for creating a "sense of pride" in Serbia.

It comes a year after the 39-year-old and his family left his hometown of Belgrade for Athens, Greece.

Although Djokovic never publicly spoke out against Vucic or his party, the 39-year-old was said to be a target for the Serbian government.

And Djokovic has now seemingly confirmed that he was at odds with Vucic's leadership. He said: "I have always represented my people and not the government."

Asked what it felt like to be criticised by those in power in Serbia, Djokovic added: "Yeah, look, I'm not gonna discuss or comment on the past.

"You know, past is past. Hopefully this is a fresh start for the country.

"Yes, I am patriotic, but I have always represented my people and not the government. There is a big difference in that.

"Yeah, so I'm happy with these changes, and hopefully, you know, things will be great and prosperous for our country in the future."

4 hours ago10:30 Charlie Malam

Good morning!

Welcome to Express Sport's latest live blog with plenty of action at the Paris Masters and the WTA Hong Kong Open.

We'll bring you all the big stories throughout the day.

Trump says that US will stop paying Israel aid after year-end

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:27 +0200

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US President ⁠Donald ⁠Trump says he made a deal with ⁠Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that ⁠Washington would no longer be providing funding to Israel after the end of this ‌year.

“Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel $4bn ⁠a year, and ⁠we made a deal months ago that we’re stopping,” Trump told ⁠Fox News’ Fox and Friends after voting in the midterm elections began.

“We’ve ⁠already agreed that ⁠by the end of this year we won’t be paying Israel. ‌Now we’ll help Israel if they need it.”

It was not immediately clear what form of aid Trump was discussing. The US State Department did not immediately respond to an Al Jazeera request for comment.

Military aid to Israel, and US political campaign contributions from Israel’s backers to candidates, have been a flashpoint for both Democrats and Republicans this year.

Harsh public criticism of Israel by US political leaders in recent years marks a dramatic shift from decades of staunch bipartisan backing.

The US House of Representatives defeated an amendment to cut off aid to Israel in July, despite nearly half of Democrats supporting it, reflecting a growing rupture between US progressives and Israel over its genocidal war in Gaza.

The House voted 314 to ‌104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department spending bill by outgoing Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, an outspoken Republican critic of US policy in the Middle East.

Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:15:19 +0200

he operation involved a warship, a maritime surveillance aircraft and marine commandos. The hijacking followed a resurgence of Somali piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.

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Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:25:46 +0200

Russia confirmed Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week and signaled a possible Trump-Putin-Xi summit, raising questions over Kyiv's role in negotiations.

Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in nine countries

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:20:45 +0200

Supermarkets have reported problems from Estonia and Sweden to Portugal and Italy and many retainers have been forced to discard food.

Bomb threats reported on multiple flights

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:15:21 +0200

Bomb threats have been reported on multiple flights, forcing planes to make unplanned landings and airports to temporarily close.

Germany's car industry faces fresh cuts as Schaeffler axes 3,460 jobs and eyes defense

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:05:15 +0200

Schaeffler will shutter five plants across Europe as it looks to compete with China on cost and pivot into defense and robotics.

Supermarket fridges are under attack in Europe — here's what's happening

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:35:08 +0200

European supermarkets have become the center of another cyberattack, with hackers remotely heating fridges and spoiling food.

Midterm elections could jolt stocks if Democrats sweep Congress

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:55:16 +0200

Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare.

Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:50:17 +0200

Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in an election that may change control of Congress. And, a judge is considering whether to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case.

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5 things to watch on Election Day as Democrats push for control of Congress

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:15:41 +0200

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide control of Congress in an election that will define the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.

Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:05:32 +0200

Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.

(Image credit: Ukrainian Emergency Service)

Spanish footballer dies after on-field collision

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:45:05 +0200

Tenerife football player Jesus De Miguel has died after an on-field collision in a match on Monday, his club have announced.

Oil prices climb after U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:20:45 +0200

The rebound in oil prices come a day after the U.S. and Iranian presidents signalled they are open to a diplomatic solution to Iran war.

Iran prepares for potential renewed attacks after U.S. midterms

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:45:08 +0200

For Iran, the US midterms could be the starting whistle for a new round of war

Former head of U.S. Central Command on the 'defensive' strikes on Iranian targets

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:45:08 +0200

NPR's Michel Martin asks retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former head of U.S. Central Command, about what the U.S. calls "defensive" strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

A little-known biotech’s high-stakes cancer bet just paid off and its shares doubled

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:40:45 +0200

Genmab’s shares have doubled in three months after a string of cancer drug trial wins, strengthening its push to own more of the medicines it develops.

Australia's social media ban 'ill thought out', High Court told in legal challenge

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:55:41 +0200

Lawyers for Reddit and a digital rights group argued the world-leading policy robbed children of their right to free communication.

Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapter

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:55:41 +0200

The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.

Oil Prices Bounce Back Following Reports of U.S. Strikes on Iran

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:37 +0200

After shedding 7% yesterday, crude oil prices inched up earlier today following a Wall Street Journal report about a U.S. strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island.

Brent crude traded at $105.26 per barrel at the time of writing, and West Texas Intermediate traded at $97.07 per barrel, after the WSJ cited unnamed U.S. officials as saying Iran’s Qeshm Island became a target in what they said was the latest in a series of “ limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out” over the past few weeks on Iran.

The report counters earlier media coverage about continued diplomatic efforts to end the war that has caused the most severe disruption in global oil and gas supply in history. It also goes against coverage indicating President Trump was not determined to resume strikes on Iran.

“We had a war with Iran. We won,” Trump told media on Monday, as quoted by the Wall Street Journal. “I don’t know if you even call it a war because we haven’t been doing any fighting for months.”

“The report added a degree of risk premium back into the oil price. Just when markets were starting to price in a more diplomatic path, this reminder of ongoing military activity has flipped the tone,” Reuters quoted KCM Trade analyst Tim Waterer as saying earlier today.

Indeed, hopes about a diplomatic solution to the conflict drove oil prices lower at the start of the week, as traders ignored Iran statements that all seven of its conditions would need to be met in order for a peace deal to be agreed, focusing instead on the very fact of talks being held—between Iranian and Qatari officials.

Some believe the war premium is already factored into prices and any future rally would only take place if physical oil supply gets disrupted additionally. “Unless there is concrete evidence of further disruption to physical supplies or critical energy infrastructure, fresh headlines alone may struggle ‌to sustain another rally,” Phillip Nova’s Priyanka Sachdeva said, as quoted by Reuters.

By Irina Slav for Oilprice.com

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Blackstone president calls for more equity to fund AI buildout as debt risks mount

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:40:18 +0200

Blackstone President Jon Gray says AI infrastructure needs more equity as debt investors face concentration risks amid massive spending plans.

Lovable CEO says AI is collapsing barriers to starting a business

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:20:28 +0200

Lovable CEO Anton Osika joins Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI is making it easier to build apps, start businesses and turn ideas into products. They explore vibe coding, AI agents, the future of developers and whether Europe can compete in the global AI race.

Australia hikes rates to 18-year high to fight inflation

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:40:37 +0200

The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, and marked its fifth rate increase this year.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votes

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:40:35 +0200

The ruling, which comes on the eve of the midterm elections, essentially ends the Trump administration's bid to disqualify the ballots in the state.

US carries out 'limited strikes' on Qeshm Island in Iran

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:10:26 +0200

The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran - hours before the midterms are due to take place.

U.S. reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for ‘negotiated settlement’ with Tehran

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:41 +0200

U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as the Trump administration has been underplaying war risks.

OpenAI hires former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for national security role

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:20:17 +0200

OpenAI has hired former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for a newly created national security role for national security modernization.