Anthony Zurcher: Democrats tear up Trump's political map on historic night
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.
Key moments from a night of midterm election firsts
Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.
James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988
"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.
Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".
'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather
The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.
Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money
Owners say threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.
Poundland supplier 'will lose millions' if retailer collapses
One of Poundland's suppliers will lose millions if it collapses, while other suppliers have said they would go under.
Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change
The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".
Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.
Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery
The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.
Football world mourns Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel
Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.
How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream
Mogging, named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year, was once the preserve of the manosphere but has become part of everyday discourse.
The Papers: King calls slavery 'monstrous' and 'Celeb loses gag bid'
The King's comments on the transatlantic slave trade and the high-profile celebrity who lost a "gag bid" in sex claim case lead Wednesday's papers.
Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force
On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial in December
Mountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.
Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".
Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.
Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
CEO Melanie Perkins says more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles.
Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn
Dozens of individual sites feature planned developments immediately next to woods, the BBC finds.
Runner walks final London Marathon mile six months on after cardiac arrest
Gareth Hopkins suffered a cardiac arrest at the 25th mile of the London Marathon in April.
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A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?
At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?
Death threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return
Britain's Jodie Burrage receives death threats and abuse on social media after she is beaten in her first WTA Tour singles match proper for 16 months.
Ocon dropped by Haas for rest of season after row
F1 team Haas says Estaban Ocon will "no longer compete on its behalf in the 2026 world championship" after he was dropped for the Mexico Grand Prix.
Why rugby league needs Tonga-Samoa World Cup final
Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.
Why is it going so wrong for Le Bris at Sunderland?
Will qualifying for the Europa League end up costing Sunderland their place in the Premier League at the end of the season?
Retiring Serrano wants to end as a 'game-changer'
Amanda Serrano said she wants to be remembered as a "game-changer" as she prepares for her farewell fight on home soil next year.
