HeadlineShine

Australia faces same issues that flipped control of US Congress in midterms, experts say

The Guardian ·First reported
The GuardianAustralia faces same issues that flipped control of US Congress in midterms, experts say
Image: The Guardian

Anthony Albanese’s government has taken a blow due to Iran war but voter anxiety around cost of living and datacentres may hit harder Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The Democrats’ stunning midterm victory should broaden…

Summary from The Guardian

Read the full story on The Guardian
React

Explained by HeadlineShine

ExplainerYatendra Singh·6 min read

US midterm results 2026: Democrats win Congress — what it means

Democrats are projected to win the US House and Senate in the 3 November 2026 midterms. Seat counts, key races, why it happened and what…
ExplainerYatendra Singh·4 min read

US midterms 2026 explained: what's at stake, the polls and the races to watch

Americans vote on 3 November 2026 for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governors. Who controls Congress now, what the polls…

Related stories

France 24
4 sources·

Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera·

Social media reacts to Democrats’ takeover of US Congress

More top stories

See all →
BBC
4 sources·

US judge halts construction of Trump’s triumphal arch in Washington, DC
The Guardian
5 sources·

California governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row
BBC
Business6 sources·

Elon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterms
BBC
4 sources·

12 Planes in 12 Days: Pope Begins Major Latin America Tour, Weeks After Surgery
DW
3 sources·

Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case
Sky News
6 sources·

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Top stories in the World

See all →
DW
5 sources·

France braces for fresh protests as unions strike over higher wages
DW
2 sources·

Malaysia: Ex-leader Najib seeks to leave prison for house arrest
Variety
4 sources·

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
New York Times
7 sources·

Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
The Guardian
7 sources·

Bomb threats disrupt several flights across Europe
The Guardian
3 sources·

Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office