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The white dome and wings of the US Capitol behind green shrubs beneath a cloudy blue sky. US Capitol file photograph taken May 17, 2025; not an election-night event or the new Congress convening.
World

US Midterm Results 2026: Democrats Win Congress. What Changes Next?

AP and Reuters report Democratic control of the House and Senate. Understand when the new Congress begins and why winning Congress does not replace the president.

3 min read
A large cargo vessel seen from the front at sea under a clear blue sky. Cargo-vessel file photograph taken April 2022; not Hormuz or evidence of a reopened route.
World

Iran’s Two-Day Hormuz Proposal: Conditions and Remaining Questions

Iran says its proposed Hormuz and blockade plan could be implemented within two days. Understand the conditions and why this is not an agreed reopening.

3 min read
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and surrounding street in Sofia under a blue sky. Sofia file photograph taken August 2023; not a polling station, campaign event or inauguration.
World

Bulgaria Election Result: Iliana Iotova Wins the Presidential Runoff

Official results show Iliana Iotova won Bulgaria’s November 1 runoff with 57.566%. Read the vote totals, the margin and what the presidency means.

2 min read

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