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
US President Donald Trump said he would accept the results of the 2026 midterm elections and was prepared to work with Democrats, as the party was on track to take control of both chambers of Congress, according to a report by The New York Times. US President Donald Trump says he will accept election results … Read more
By Andrew Gray and Philip Blenkinsop EU poised to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionairesUsmanov and Fridman, diplomats say BRUSSELS, Sept 21 – The European Union was poised on Monday to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman under a deal to ensure thousands of other individuals and organisations remain sanctioned, diplomats said. … Read more