Burglars targeting South Asian families in London jailed after UK police probe travel data

Burglars targeting South Asian families in London jailed after UK police probe travel data

London, Two prolific burglars who deliberately targeted homes belonging to South Asian families in west London, expecting to find high-value jewellery and valuables, have been jailed for a total of five years and six months. Burglars targeting South Asian families in London jailed after UK police probe travel data The UK’s Metropolitan Police said in … Read more

The races that flipped Congress: Key contests that cost Trumps Republicans the House and Senate

Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa's win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US midterm elections, in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026. (REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee) (REUTERS)

Democrats have snatched control of the US House of Representatives from Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. President Donald Trump suffered a major blow as voters turned out to challenge his party’s narrow majority in Congress. Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa’s win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US … Read more

Navy Veteran Nancy Lacore flips Nancy Maces South Carolina House seat one year after being fired by Pete Hegseth

Former Navy Reserve chief, Nancy Lacore, wins traditionally Republican district after Pete Hegseth fired her from Pentagon in 2025.  Photographer: Gavin McIntyre/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Democrat Nancy Lacore defeated Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt to flip a traditionally GOP-held South Carolina House seat. The retired Navy admiral was removed from her Pentagon role under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in 2025. Former Navy Reserve chief, Nancy Lacore, wins traditionally Republican district after Pete Hegseth fired her from Pentagon in 2025. Photographer: Gavin … Read more

Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first black Speaker of US House after Democrats sweep midterms

Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black Speaker of US House after Democratic victory. (AP Photo)

Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first black Speaker of the US House of Representatives after Democrats won control of the chamber in the November 3 midterm elections, setting the stage for a historic change in congressional leadership when the new Congress convenes in January 2027. Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black Speaker … Read more

Midterms end and a new Congress takes shape: Timeline from recount deadlines to oath taking

US midterm elections 2026: Timeline for vote counting, recounts and the new Congress in January 2027. (REUTERS/Sam Wolfe) (REUTERS)

The 2026 US midterm elections have changed the balance of power in Washington, with Democrats winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. US midterm elections 2026: Timeline for vote counting, recounts and the new Congress in January 2027. (REUTERS/Sam Wolfe) (REUTERS) However, the newly elected lawmakers will not immediately take charge … Read more

Bigot in the White House: Ilhan Omar re-elected in Minnesota, criticises Trumps federal probe

Representative Ilhan Omar won re-election in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, securing a fifth term. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

US Representative Ilhan Omar celebrated a decisive re-election victory on Tuesday night, securing a fifth term in Congress and using her victory speech to deliver a forceful rebuke of President Donald Trump and his administration. Representative Ilhan Omar won re-election in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, securing a fifth term. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Omar defeated Republican … Read more

US Marine dies after training incident in Japan's Okinawa, investigation underway

A US Marine died following a training incident at Camp Schwab in Okinawa on Nov. 3, 2026, the 3rd Marine Division said. (Unsplash)

A US Marine died following a training incident in Japan’s Okinawa, ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing the US Marine Corps. A US Marine died following a training incident at Camp Schwab in Okinawa on Nov. 3, 2026, the 3rd Marine Division said. (Unsplash) “It is with heavy hearts that 3rd Marine Division announces the … Read more

Susan Collins to Greg Abbott: Incumbents who lost their seats in the 2026 US midterm elections

Susan Collins to Greg Abbott: Incumbents who lost their seats in the 2026 US midterm elections (Bloomberg)

Democrats scored one of their biggest midterm victories defeating several high-profile Republican incumbents and reclaiming control of both the House and Senate. The party also flipped multiple governorships, delivering a major setback to President Donald Trump and reshaping the political landscape ahead of the final two years of his second term. Susan Collins to Greg … Read more

Bitcoin falls to six-week low as Democrats win US Congress, raising concerns over crypto regulation

Bitcoin falls to a six-week low as Democrats win control of the US Congress, raising concerns over cryptocurrency regulation. (Pexel)

Bitcoin briefly fell to its lowest level in six weeks on Wednesday as Democrats won control of both the US Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The election result has raised concerns about the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. Bitcoin falls to a six-week low as Democrats win … Read more

Abdul El-Sayeds sibling recalls how he helped family member with cover letter amid midterms campaign

In her post, Abdelhadi described how El-Sayed learned that a member of their family was preparing a cover letter (AP/X)

Abdul El-Sayed’s historic victory in the 2026 US midterm elections has drawn attention not only for its political significance but also for a touching family anecdote shared by his sister, Eman Abdelhadi. In her post, Abdelhadi described how El-Sayed learned that a member of their family was preparing a cover letter (AP/X) Abdelhadi took to … Read more