Mamdani’s progressive allies vie for seats in Congress
Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday’s election.

Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday’s election.








Democrats remain ahead in national polls as Trump and candidates make their final push in the days before polling day.

Trump, who came to his Halloween party dressed as himself, says US not in a hurry to make a decision on striking Iran.
Judge permanently drops Trump’s $10bn WSJ lawsuit, ruling he failed to prove actual malice in the newspaper’s reporting.
Data scientists find that many ‘likely non-citizens’ identified by the Trump administration were erroneously flagged.
The monument has sparked fierce opposition from local governments fearing disruption to traffic and historic views.
Ranked-choice voting in Alaska could shape a key 2026 race, amid a US lawsuit involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan.
Democratic doctors aim to convert the backlash against the Trump administration’s health policies into midterm votes.

Former Muslim rebel leader Abdulraof Macacua has been elected chief minister of the Philippines’ Bangsamoro region.

As Malaysia rethinks the death penalty for drug offences, Singapore insists tough laws deter substance abuse.
Poland’s centrist government says it is restoring judicial independence after years of far-right political interference.