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US Midterms 2026 is scheduled for Nov 3. State secretaries of state and attorneys general are positioned to heavily shape the 2028 U.S. presidential election cycle, both through their direct oversight of voting logistics and through their roles as chief legal officers. At the federal level, high-profile cabinet figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio are already emerging as major frontrunners for the 2028 presidential ticket itself. This also becomes important as US President Donald Trump has offered $1 million for tipoffs that lead to voter fraud convictions.&nbsp;As Trump’s Secretary of State, Rubio holds one of the highest profiles in the administration. According to early polling from USA TODAY and Harvard CAPS/HarrisX, Rubio is widely viewed as a premier rival to Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 Republican nomination, drawing strong support among GOP voters.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-last-leg-polls-and-forecasts-indicate-democratic-momentum-but-senate-control-remains-uncertain-1793045341987">US Midterms 2026: Last leg polls and forecasts indicate Democratic momentum</a>&nbsp;US Attorney General Todd Blanche: He is positioned at the apex of federal law enforcement, the permanent US Attorney General will set the tone for federal investigations and legal interpretations heading into the next election cycle.&nbsp;Georgia (Tim Fleming or Penny Brown Reynolds): The race to succeed Brad Raffensperger will decide whether a Republican or Democrat oversees election administration and certifies results in one of the country's most intense battleground environments.&nbsp;Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona: Across the 2026 midterm cycles, these critical battlegrounds are deciding chief election officers whose rules on mail-in ballots, voter identification, and certification protocols will dictate how the 2028 Presidential Election is administered.&nbsp;Missouri, North Carolina, and Oregon: These states have their own Secretary of State Elections in 2028, bringing fresh political scrutiny to how local offices are managed ahead of the vote certification.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-offers-1-million-before-us-midterms-what-is-he-asking-americans-to-report-1793046416131">Trump offers $1 million before US midterms. What is he asking Americans to report?</a>&nbsp;State attorneys general wield massive legal influence, defining "the intersection of law and public policy" by bringing lawsuits against federal regulations or defending state-level voting constraints. With Democratic AG Dana Nessel term-limited, control over this office is a major priority for both parties and Democratic Party's Eli Savit is up against Republicans Doug Lloyd). The winner will play an instrumental role in either litigating or protecting local voting frameworks leading into 2028.&nbsp;Kansas (Kris Kobach): As a prominent conservative legal voice, Kobach’s litigation strategies against federal policies serve as a blueprint for conservative state AG networks.&nbsp;In North Carolina (Jeff Jackson) and Pennsylvania (Dave Sunday), these officers maintain key roles in determining local enforcement priorities and handling election-related disputes in swing states.&nbsp;

The November 3 US midterms could shape the 2028 presidential election, with state secretaries of state and attorneys general influencing election administration, voter rules and legal disputes. Key races in battleground states are drawing national attention.

US Midterms 2026 is scheduled for Nov 3. State secretaries of state and attorneys general are positioned to heavily shape the 2028 U.S. presidential election cycle, both through their direct oversight of voting logistics and through their roles as chief legal officers. At the federal level, high-profile cabinet figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio are already emerging as major frontrunners for the 2028 presidential ticket itself. This also becomes important as US President Donald Trump has offered $1 million for tipoffs that lead to voter fraud convictions. As Trump’s Secretary of State, Rubio holds one of the highest profiles in the administration. According to early polling from USA TODAY and Harvard CAPS/HarrisX, Rubio is widely viewed as a premier rival to Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 Republican nomination, drawing strong support among GOP voters. Also Read: US Midterms 2026: Last leg polls and forecasts indicate Democratic momentum US Attorney General Todd Blanche: He is positioned at the apex of federal law enforcement, the permanent US Attorney General will set the tone for federal investigations and legal interpretations heading into the next election cycle. Georgia (Tim Fleming or Penny Brown Reynolds): The race to succeed Brad Raffensperger will decide whether a Republican or Democrat oversees election administration and certifies results in one of the country's most intense battleground environments. Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona: Across the 2026 midterm cycles, these critical battlegrounds are deciding chief election officers whose rules on mail-in ballots, voter identification, and certification protocols will dictate how the 2028 Presidential Election is administered. Missouri, North Carolina, and Oregon: These states have their own Secretary of State Elections in 2028, bringing fresh political scrutiny to how local offices are managed ahead of the vote certification. Also Read: Trump offers $1 million before US midterms. What is he asking Americans to report? State attorneys general wield massive legal influence, defining "the intersection of law and public policy" by bringing lawsuits against federal regulations or defending state-level voting constraints. With Democratic AG Dana Nessel term-limited, control over this office is a major priority for both parties and Democratic Party's Eli Savit is up against Republicans Doug Lloyd). The winner will play an instrumental role in either litigating or protecting local voting frameworks leading into 2028. Kansas (Kris Kobach): As a prominent conservative legal voice, Kobach’s litigation strategies against federal policies serve as a blueprint for conservative state AG networks. In North Carolina (Jeff Jackson) and Pennsylvania (Dave Sunday), these officers maintain key roles in determining local enforcement priorities and handling election-related disputes in swing states.

The November 3 US midterms could shape the 2028 presidential election, with state secretaries of state and attorneys general influencing election administration, voter rules and legal disputes. Key races in battleground states are drawing national attention.

US midterms 2026: Secretaries of state and attorneys general who could shape 2028

Kathmandu: Nepal has been placed on high alert from Thursday to Saturday as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall expected across several parts of the country.&nbsp;The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Tuesday urged authorities and the public to take precautionary measures, warning that the cyclone is likely to make landfall in India on October 28 and its effects on Nepal are expected to begin on the night of Thursday, October 29.&nbsp;The NDRRMA said Cyclone Arnab is gaining strength and is likely to become a very severe cyclone.&nbsp;Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to be particularly affected on Friday and Saturday, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds likely in many places. Heavy rainfall is possible in a few locations.&nbsp;Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are also expected to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and wind in some places with heavy rainfall possible at one or two locations.&nbsp;The high hill and Himalayan areas in the affected provinces face a risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches, the NDRRMA said.&nbsp;Rojan Lamichhane, a meteorologist at the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, said the cyclone is intensifying and is expected to develop into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall near Yanam between Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam in India on October 28.&nbsp;The system is expected to weaken gradually as it moves inland towards Nepal but its effects are likely to be felt in the country's hills and Himalayan regions with a greater impact expected in the Himalayas, Lamichhane said.&nbsp;The weather system is also expected to affect Kathmandu Valley.&nbsp;The DHM has advised farmers to complete agricultural activities, including harvesting and bringing in paddy crops by Wednesday afternoon before the rainfall begins.&nbsp;The rainfall is also expected to raise river levels. The DHM said major river basins across the country are expected to remain at normal levels on Wednesday but water levels will begin rising from Thursday in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati and Kamala basins.&nbsp;Between Friday and Saturday, continuous heavy rainfall could push river flows towards warning and vigilance thresholds, particularly in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati, Kamala and Tinau basins. Minor rises are also expected in the Mahakali, Karnali, West Rapti and Babai rivers.&nbsp;The DHM has identified hilly, chure and tarai catchments as areas of concern where small rivers and tributaries face risks of flash floods and waterlogging.&nbsp;The NDRRMA has advised tourists to avoid travelling to high hills and Himalayan areas during the alert period. Those already in these areas have been urged to remain in safe locations.&nbsp;It has also warned that road and air transport and other aspects of daily life could be disrupted and urged people to avoid travel unless essential and to stay away from high-risk areas particularly riverbanks that could be affected by flooding.&nbsp;The cyclone's influence is expected to gradually weaken from Saturday night, Lamichhane said.

Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to be particularly affected on Friday and Saturday, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds likely in many places. Heavy rainfall is possible in a few locations.



Kathmandu: Nepal has been placed on high alert from Thursday to Saturday as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall expected across several parts of the country. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Tuesday urged authorities and the public to take precautionary measures, warning that the cyclone is likely to make landfall in India on October 28 and its effects on Nepal are expected to begin on the night of Thursday, October 29. The NDRRMA said Cyclone Arnab is gaining strength and is likely to become a very severe cyclone. Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to be particularly affected on Friday and Saturday, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds likely in many places. Heavy rainfall is possible in a few locations. Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are also expected to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and wind in some places with heavy rainfall possible at one or two locations. The high hill and Himalayan areas in the affected provinces face a risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches, the NDRRMA said. Rojan Lamichhane, a meteorologist at the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, said the cyclone is intensifying and is expected to develop into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall near Yanam between Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam in India on October 28. The system is expected to weaken gradually as it moves inland towards Nepal but its effects are likely to be felt in the country's hills and Himalayan regions with a greater impact expected in the Himalayas, Lamichhane said. The weather system is also expected to affect Kathmandu Valley. The DHM has advised farmers to complete agricultural activities, including harvesting and bringing in paddy crops by Wednesday afternoon before the rainfall begins. The rainfall is also expected to raise river levels. The DHM said major river basins across the country are expected to remain at normal levels on Wednesday but water levels will begin rising from Thursday in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati and Kamala basins. Between Friday and Saturday, continuous heavy rainfall could push river flows towards warning and vigilance thresholds, particularly in the Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati, Kamala and Tinau basins. Minor rises are also expected in the Mahakali, Karnali, West Rapti and Babai rivers. The DHM has identified hilly, chure and tarai catchments as areas of concern where small rivers and tributaries face risks of flash floods and waterlogging. The NDRRMA has advised tourists to avoid travelling to high hills and Himalayan areas during the alert period. Those already in these areas have been urged to remain in safe locations. It has also warned that road and air transport and other aspects of daily life could be disrupted and urged people to avoid travel unless essential and to stay away from high-risk areas particularly riverbanks that could be affected by flooding. The cyclone's influence is expected to gradually weaken from Saturday night, Lamichhane said.

Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces are expected to be particularly affected on Friday and Saturday, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds likely in many places. Heavy rainfall is possible in a few locations.

Nepal on high alert as Cyclone Arnab approaches; heavy rain, floods expected

Americans head to the polls on November 3 in midterm elections that will determine whether President Donald Trump’s Republicans retain control of Congress or face Democratic majorities during the final two years of his presidency.Rising living costs, the war with Iran and dissatisfaction with Trump have put Republicans under pressure, while Democrats are contesting seats in districts that have traditionally favoured the GOP. But redrawn congressional boundaries, heavy campaign spending and uncertainty in polling have made the race for control difficult to call.The stakes extend beyond individual candidates. A change in control of either chamber would affect the administration’s ability to advance legislation and shape congressional scrutiny of its policies.<h2>The arithmetic: What each party needs</h2>Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to reach 51 and take control, since a 50-50 split would leave Republicans in charge through Vice President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793096372531.png"></figure>All 435 House seats are being contested. Democrats need to reach at least 218 seats to secure a majority in the next session, making a handful of closely fought districts particularly important.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793096363557.png"></figure>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-dead-for-years-paedophile-jeffrey-epstein-finds-mention-in-over-500-campaign-ads-texas-alone-spent-10-million-1792839624663">US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million</a><h2>Eight Senate races to watch</h2><ul><li>South Carolina: The special election was triggered by the death of long-time Republican incumbent Lindsey Graham on July 11, 2026, after which Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham, to temporarily fill the seat. She is facing Democratic candidate Dr Annie Andrews, and the winner will become the first woman elected to represent South Carolina in the US Senate.</li><li>Texas: Democrat James Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton, the state attorney general backed by Trump. Paxton’s controversies have drawn attention to a state that has long favoured Republicans, although he retains strong conservative support.</li><li>Ohio: Former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown is seeking a return to the Senate against Republican Jon Husted, who was appointed to the seat after Vance became vice president. The contest is unfolding amid economic concerns.</li><li>Maine: Republican Susan Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson. Collins has repeatedly won in a state that tends to vote Democratic in presidential elections.</li><li>Alaska: Democrat Mary Peltola is challenging Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Peltola’s standing among voters has made the contest more competitive than Alaska’s Republican lean might suggest.</li><li>Iowa: Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek are competing for the seat being vacated by Senator Joni Ernst. Agricultural and energy costs have become prominent campaign issues.</li><li>Kansas: Democrat Adam Hamilton is challenging Republican Roger Marshall. Trump has campaigned for Marshall amid signs of a tighter contest than Republicans might expect in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1932.</li><li>Michigan: Republican Mike Rogers is seeking to capture the seat being vacated by Democrat Gary Peters, facing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. The contest represents an important pickup opportunity for Republicans.</li></ul>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-100-000-h-1b-fee-why-neither-republicans-nor-democrats-want-to-make-it-a-2026-us-midterm-issue-1791971903938">Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee: Why neither Republicans nor Democrats want to make it a 2026 US Midterm issue</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793093008242.png"></figure><h2>Ten House races that could shape the outcome</h2>The House battle is centred on districts where small changes in turnout, campaign spending or voter sentiment could decide the winner.<ul><li>New York’s 17th district: Republican Mike Lawler faces Democrat Cait Conley in a district Kamala Harris won in 2024. Both campaigns had raised around $10 million through September, while Republican-aligned outside groups held a substantial spending advantage.</li><li>Colorado’s 8th district: Republican Gabe Evans faces Democrat Manny Rutinel. Trump won the district by 1.8 percentage points in 2024, and outside spending from both sides has approached $12 million each.</li><li>Texas’s 34th district: Democrat Vicente Gonzalez is running against Republican Eric Flores. Republican redistricting efforts have put several South Texas seats in play, while spending by outside groups has favoured Republicans in this contest.</li><li>North Carolina’s 1st district: Democrat Don Davis is seeking re-election against Republican Laurie Buckhout after the district was redrawn to favour Republicans. Outside spending has reached about $30 million.</li><li>Florida’s 25th district: Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map in an effort to gain seats. Democrat Jared Moskowitz is facing Republican Scott Singer in a contest where outside spending has helped narrow the financial gap.</li><li>Maine’s 2nd district: Republican Paul LePage is challenging Democrat Matt Dunlap after incumbent Democrat Jared Golden decided not to seek re-election. The district backed Trump by nine points in 2024.</li><li>Ohio’s 7th district: Republican Max Miller faces Democrat Brian Poindexter. Notably, domestic and child abuse allegations made by Miller’s former wife and a former girlfriend have drawn scrutiny amid the race; Miller has denied the allegations.</li><li>Iowa’s 1st district: Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks faces Democrat Christina Bohannan in a rematch. Cost-of-living concerns, including the price of diesel and fertiliser, are prominent in the contest.</li><li>Washington’s 3rd district: Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is seeking re-election against Republican John Braun. The district narrowly backed Trump in 2024, and the race has drawn significant outside spending.</li><li>Montana’s 1st district: Republican Aaron Flint faces Democrat Sam Forstag, a union leader and smokejumper. The district backed Trump by nearly 12 percentage points in 2024, but the supplied analysis cites recent polling showing a close contest.</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Polls put Republicans under pressure</h2>A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on October 26 found Trump’s approval rating at 32 per cent, one point higher than the previous reading but still close to the lowest levels of his presidency. Democrats led Republicans 47 per cent to 36 per cent among registered voters on the generic congressional ballot. After accounting for undecided voters’ preferences, the Democratic lead narrowed to nine points.The poll also found that 73 per cent of respondents believed the cost of living was moving in the wrong direction. Economic concerns, including inflation and gasoline prices following US military strikes on Iran, have become central to the campaign.National polling, however, cannot determine the outcome of individual Senate or House races. Local candidates, turnout, district boundaries and campaign resources will all matter.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-is-gerrymandering-these-new-us-maps-could-hand-republicans-or-democrats-the-house-decide-the-2026-midterms-1791367566921">What is Gerrymandering? These new US maps could decide the 2026 US midterms</a><h2>US midterms 2026: A record advertising battle</h2>The 2026 election cycle is expected to set a record for political advertising. AdImpact projected in June that spending would reach $11.6 billion, exceeding the $8.9 billion spent during the 2022 midterms and the $11.2 billion recorded in the 2024 presidential cycle.The spending is concentrated in competitive races, where campaigns and outside groups are trying to reach voters through television, streaming and digital platforms. The money does not guarantee victory, but it reflects the importance both parties attach to the handful of contests that could determine control of Congress.For Republicans, the challenge is to defend narrow majorities amid voter concern about the economy and Trump’s standing. Democrats are seeking to turn that dissatisfaction into gains across both chambers, but their route to Senate control remains more demanding than their path in the House.The result on November 3 will decide whether Trump enters the final two years of his term with Congress largely aligned with his administration or faces a legislature controlled, in whole or in part, by the opposition.&nbsp;

The November 3 US midterms will decide whether Republicans retain control of Congress. With Trump’s approval rating at 32% and living costs a major concern, both parties are pouring resources into key Senate and House races. These are the battles to watch.

Americans head to the polls on November 3 in midterm elections that will determine whether President Donald Trump’s Republicans retain control of Congress or face Democratic majorities during the final two years of his presidency. Rising living costs, the war with Iran and dissatisfaction with Trump have put Republicans under pressure, while Democrats are contesting seats in districts that have traditionally favoured the GOP. But redrawn congressional boundaries, heavy campaign spending and uncertainty in polling have made the race for control difficult to call. The stakes extend beyond individual candidates. A change in control of either chamber would affect the administration’s ability to advance legislation and shape congressional scrutiny of its policies. The arithmetic: What each party needs Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to reach 51 and take control, since a 50-50 split would leave Republicans in charge through Vice President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote. All 435 House seats are being contested. Democrats need to reach at least 218 seats to secure a majority in the next session, making a handful of closely fought districts particularly important. Also read | US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million Eight Senate races to watch South Carolina: The special election was triggered by the death of long-time Republican incumbent Lindsey Graham on July 11, 2026, after which Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham, to temporarily fill the seat. She is facing Democratic candidate Dr Annie Andrews, and the winner will become the first woman elected to represent South Carolina in the US Senate. Texas: Democrat James Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton, the state attorney general backed by Trump. Paxton’s controversies have drawn attention to a state that has long favoured Republicans, although he retains strong conservative support. Ohio: Former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown is seeking a return to the Senate against Republican Jon Husted, who was appointed to the seat after Vance became vice president. The contest is unfolding amid economic concerns. Maine: Republican Susan Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson. Collins has repeatedly won in a state that tends to vote Democratic in presidential elections. Alaska: Democrat Mary Peltola is challenging Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Peltola’s standing among voters has made the contest more competitive than Alaska’s Republican lean might suggest. Iowa: Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek are competing for the seat being vacated by Senator Joni Ernst. Agricultural and energy costs have become prominent campaign issues. Kansas: Democrat Adam Hamilton is challenging Republican Roger Marshall. Trump has campaigned for Marshall amid signs of a tighter contest than Republicans might expect in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1932. Michigan: Republican Mike Rogers is seeking to capture the seat being vacated by Democrat Gary Peters, facing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. The contest represents an important pickup opportunity for Republicans. Also read | Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee: Why neither Republicans nor Democrats want to make it a 2026 US Midterm issue Ten House races that could shape the outcome The House battle is centred on districts where small changes in turnout, campaign spending or voter sentiment could decide the winner. New York’s 17th district: Republican Mike Lawler faces Democrat Cait Conley in a district Kamala Harris won in 2024. Both campaigns had raised around $10 million through September, while Republican-aligned outside groups held a substantial spending advantage. Colorado’s 8th district: Republican Gabe Evans faces Democrat Manny Rutinel. Trump won the district by 1.8 percentage points in 2024, and outside spending from both sides has approached $12 million each. Texas’s 34th district: Democrat Vicente Gonzalez is running against Republican Eric Flores. Republican redistricting efforts have put several South Texas seats in play, while spending by outside groups has favoured Republicans in this contest. North Carolina’s 1st district: Democrat Don Davis is seeking re-election against Republican Laurie Buckhout after the district was redrawn to favour Republicans. Outside spending has reached about $30 million. Florida’s 25th district: Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map in an effort to gain seats. Democrat Jared Moskowitz is facing Republican Scott Singer in a contest where outside spending has helped narrow the financial gap. Maine’s 2nd district: Republican Paul LePage is challenging Democrat Matt Dunlap after incumbent Democrat Jared Golden decided not to seek re-election. The district backed Trump by nine points in 2024. Ohio’s 7th district: Republican Max Miller faces Democrat Brian Poindexter. Notably, domestic and child abuse allegations made by Miller’s former wife and a former girlfriend have drawn scrutiny amid the race; Miller has denied the allegations. Iowa’s 1st district: Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks faces Democrat Christina Bohannan in a rematch. Cost-of-living concerns, including the price of diesel and fertiliser, are prominent in the contest. Washington’s 3rd district: Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is seeking re-election against Republican John Braun. The district narrowly backed Trump in 2024, and the race has drawn significant outside spending. Montana’s 1st district: Republican Aaron Flint faces Democrat Sam Forstag, a union leader and smokejumper. The district backed Trump by nearly 12 percentage points in 2024, but the supplied analysis cites recent polling showing a close contest. Polls put Republicans under pressure A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on October 26 found Trump’s approval rating at 32 per cent, one point higher than the previous reading but still close to the lowest levels of his presidency. Democrats led Republicans 47 per cent to 36 per cent among registered voters on the generic congressional ballot. After accounting for undecided voters’ preferences, the Democratic lead narrowed to nine points. The poll also found that 73 per cent of respondents believed the cost of living was moving in the wrong direction. Economic concerns, including inflation and gasoline prices following US military strikes on Iran, have become central to the campaign. National polling, however, cannot determine the outcome of individual Senate or House races. Local candidates, turnout, district boundaries and campaign resources will all matter. Also read | What is Gerrymandering? These new US maps could decide the 2026 US midterms US midterms 2026: A record advertising battle The 2026 election cycle is expected to set a record for political advertising. AdImpact projected in June that spending would reach $11.6 billion, exceeding the $8.9 billion spent during the 2022 midterms and the $11.2 billion recorded in the 2024 presidential cycle. The spending is concentrated in competitive races, where campaigns and outside groups are trying to reach voters through television, streaming and digital platforms. The money does not guarantee victory, but it reflects the importance both parties attach to the handful of contests that could determine control of Congress. For Republicans, the challenge is to defend narrow majorities amid voter concern about the economy and Trump’s standing. Democrats are seeking to turn that dissatisfaction into gains across both chambers, but their route to Senate control remains more demanding than their path in the House. The result on November 3 will decide whether Trump enters the final two years of his term with Congress largely aligned with his administration or faces a legislature controlled, in whole or in part, by the opposition.

The November 3 US midterms will decide whether Republicans retain control of Congress. With Trump’s approval rating at 32% and living costs a major concern, both parties are pouring resources into key Senate and House races. These are the battles to watch.

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Polling has opened in Israel as Israelis flocked to polling booth for voting in a pivotal election on Tuesday (Oct 27). 7,331,981 eligible voters headed to the ballot box, with voting scheduled to end at 10 pm (local time). Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party and a candidate for the Knesset, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister and leader of the Otzma Yehudit party, cast their votes. Golan voted in Rosh Ha’ayin alongside his wife and grandson, declaring, “Today, we are saving Israel" and Ben-Gvir voted in Kiryat Arba alongside his wife. Party leaders urged supporters to turn out in large numbers in an election to determine the country's next government.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-are-israel-s-anti-defection-laws-and-how-could-they-shape-post-poll-coalition-strategy-wion-explains-1793072633642">What are Israel’s anti-defection laws</a> Speaking to ANI in Jerusalem, a voter stressed the importance of participation in the electoral process, irrespective of political preferences, and expressed hope that the election would help improve the situation in Israel. "I think it's very important that everyone should get out of their house and cast their vote. Even if it's for one party or the other party, everybody should come here and vote. I think that's the first thing that I'm putting my mind to today, and I just hope that the people who are going to vote will bring this country to a better place. I'm sure that the next prime minister, whether it stays Benjamin Netanyahu or if it's someone else, will, of course, do everything to change it and make the situation better," the voter told ANI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/done-a-very-good-job-as-israel-votes-trump-says-netanyahu-did-not-ask-for-second-endorsement-1793065672228">'Done a very good job': As Israel votes, Trump says Netanyahu did not ask for second endorsement</a> &nbsp;Another voter, Uziel Khazan, described the election as the most important one he had ever participated in and called for a change in Israel's political direction. "Yes, today I voted, and I think this is the most important voting that I have ever done. The message is that Israel needs a change. It needs a change. It is a fatal period for this nation. A quarter-million Israelis left Israel—the best, the elite of Israel, high-tech and the professionals—and they want to come back here if they see that there is a change. Because during these 20 years, we lost the democracy, we lost the law, we lost the respect for each other, and the unity," Khazan told ANI.&nbsp; Gideon, a PhD student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, also described voting as a celebration of democracy and said he hoped the election would bring change after the previous four years. Addressing young people in Israel, Gideon urged them to participate in the electoral process and use their voting rights to bring about change. "Yes, I would like to send a message for everyone that go and use your right to vote, and make the change for the democracy," he said. Meanwhile, another voter, Hana, told ANI that she had voted for the Amcha Yisrael team, expressing confidence in its ability to work towards a better future and peace for Israel. "Yes. So I voted today to a team—the name of the team is Amcha Yisrael. It's the best team, I think. And the first guy of the team is Ofer Winter. He's a really good guy and has like a lot of... he wants to do the best and to help our... Israel to have a better future, and to have peace, and to manage whatever we need to, what we are dealing on. And he wants to be—I don't know how you say it in English..., like to protect... safety," Hana told ANI. Meanwhile, Israel President Isaac Herzog has cast his vote in the ongoing elections to the 120 member Knesset.&nbsp;Sharing a photo of himself and his wife at the polling booth, Herzog said," We've already voted - and you? Go out and vote." Herzog will play a critical role in Government formation. After the votes are tallied later tonight, President Herzog will consult the leaders of the elected parties before tasking the lawmaker he believes has the best chance of forming a government. That candidate will have 28 days to cobble together a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension.&nbsp;

Israelis are voting in a pivotal Knesset election, with 7.3 million eligible voters casting ballots to decide the country’s next government. President Isaac Herzog, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yair Golan were among those who voted, while voters expressed hopes for change and a better future.

Polling has opened in Israel as Israelis flocked to polling booth for voting in a pivotal election on Tuesday (Oct 27). 7,331,981 eligible voters headed to the ballot box, with voting scheduled to end at 10 pm (local time). Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party and a candidate for the Knesset, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister and leader of the Otzma Yehudit party, cast their votes. Golan voted in Rosh Ha’ayin alongside his wife and grandson, declaring, “Today, we are saving Israel" and Ben-Gvir voted in Kiryat Arba alongside his wife. Party leaders urged supporters to turn out in large numbers in an election to determine the country's next government. Also Read: What are Israel’s anti-defection laws Speaking to ANI in Jerusalem, a voter stressed the importance of participation in the electoral process, irrespective of political preferences, and expressed hope that the election would help improve the situation in Israel. "I think it's very important that everyone should get out of their house and cast their vote. Even if it's for one party or the other party, everybody should come here and vote. I think that's the first thing that I'm putting my mind to today, and I just hope that the people who are going to vote will bring this country to a better place. I'm sure that the next prime minister, whether it stays Benjamin Netanyahu or if it's someone else, will, of course, do everything to change it and make the situation better," the voter told ANI. Also Read: 'Done a very good job': As Israel votes, Trump says Netanyahu did not ask for second endorsement Another voter, Uziel Khazan, described the election as the most important one he had ever participated in and called for a change in Israel's political direction. "Yes, today I voted, and I think this is the most important voting that I have ever done. The message is that Israel needs a change. It needs a change. It is a fatal period for this nation. A quarter-million Israelis left Israel—the best, the elite of Israel, high-tech and the professionals—and they want to come back here if they see that there is a change. Because during these 20 years, we lost the democracy, we lost the law, we lost the respect for each other, and the unity," Khazan told ANI. Gideon, a PhD student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, also described voting as a celebration of democracy and said he hoped the election would bring change after the previous four years. Addressing young people in Israel, Gideon urged them to participate in the electoral process and use their voting rights to bring about change. "Yes, I would like to send a message for everyone that go and use your right to vote, and make the change for the democracy," he said. Meanwhile, another voter, Hana, told ANI that she had voted for the Amcha Yisrael team, expressing confidence in its ability to work towards a better future and peace for Israel. "Yes. So I voted today to a team—the name of the team is Amcha Yisrael. It's the best team, I think. And the first guy of the team is Ofer Winter. He's a really good guy and has like a lot of... he wants to do the best and to help our... Israel to have a better future, and to have peace, and to manage whatever we need to, what we are dealing on. And he wants to be—I don't know how you say it in English..., like to protect... safety," Hana told ANI. Meanwhile, Israel President Isaac Herzog has cast his vote in the ongoing elections to the 120 member Knesset. Sharing a photo of himself and his wife at the polling booth, Herzog said," We've already voted - and you? Go out and vote." Herzog will play a critical role in Government formation. After the votes are tallied later tonight, President Herzog will consult the leaders of the elected parties before tasking the lawmaker he believes has the best chance of forming a government. That candidate will have 28 days to cobble together a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension.

Israelis are voting in a pivotal Knesset election, with 7.3 million eligible voters casting ballots to decide the country’s next government. President Isaac Herzog, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yair Golan were among those who voted, while voters expressed hopes for change and a better future.

Israel election: Polling begins as 7.3 million voters head to ballot box

India on Monday (Oct 26) renewed its push for comprehensive United Nations Security Council reform, telling the world body that the veto held by the five permanent members must not be reduced to a tool of narrow political expediency. Delivering India's statement, the country's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, stressed that the veto carries an immense burden of responsibility that requires restraint, especially on matters of global security."India has always maintained that the veto, which is right now a prerogative only of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, is a responsibility that must be exercised with great restraint, especially on matters bearing upon the maintenance of international peace and security. It should not be an instrument of narrow political expediency," Parvathaneni said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/reason-un-has-lost-credibility-india-hits-out-at-un-report-alleging-youth-repression-questions-reliance-on-anonymous-submissions-1792208664112">'Reason UN has lost credibility': Amid SIR protests India hits out at report alleging 'youth repression'</a><h2>India flags stark record of Veto</h2>Citing the historical trajectory of the veto's usage, the Indian envoy <a href="https://pminewyork.gov.in/IndiaatUNGA?id=NTY5OQ">highlighted </a>how its disproportionate exercise by a handful of members has undermined the credibility of the Council, adding that recent accountability mechanisms have failed to deter its frequent use."The record of the Veto is stark. Over the life of this Organisation, the veto has been exercised 331 times on around 200 resolutions. We also note that two out of the five permanent members have not exercised a veto for over three and a half decades, and most of the vetos or threats of vetos have emanated from only three of the P5. The Veto Initiative of 2022 was seen as a harbinger of change, by mandating a UNGA debate every time a veto is cast, to fix accountability. However, the actual record of the large number of vetos cast since the UNGAR 76/262 was adopted tells a contrary story," the ambassador remarked.Underlining that addressing the veto in isolation is ineffective, he pressed for the urgent launch of text-based negotiations covering all critical reform clusters simultaneously. "Limiting the veto cannot be separated from the questions of categories of membership, regional representation, size and working methods. We need to move forward on all five clusters together. India reiterates its call for a comprehensive approach towards Security Council reforms. The starting point is early commencement of text-based negotiations, with clearly defined timelines and milestones. Addressing the veto in isolation does not change the decision-making dynamic of the P5," he said.

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Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-1-5-million-children-experienced-online-sexual-abuse-in-a-year-un-study-warns-1791967191274">UN study exposes Pakistan's child abuse crisis; 1.5 million children experienced online sexual abuse in a year</a><h2>The hidden veto</h2>The ambassador also brought attention to less visible blocking mechanisms within the council, noting that procedural consensus rules often act as hidden vetoes."The veto is not only what is cast in the open. There is also the 'effective or de facto veto' that every Council member, elected and non-elected, holds over presidential statements, press statements and the decisions of sanctions committees, where the unwritten rule of consensus allows a single member to hold or block a proposal, most often without explanation," Parvathaneni Harish asserted.<h2>India calls for equal rights for all permanent members</h2>Reaffirming India's alignment with the Common African Position, he maintained that true fairness necessitates equal responsibilities and powers for all permanent members in an expanded Council, rejecting proposals for secondary tiers of permanent seats."We reiterate that as long as the veto exists, it must be held by all permanent members of a reformed Council. Fairness and justice demand that all permanent members enjoy the same rights and responsibilities. A new category of permanent members, with or without the veto, would only further complicate a discussion that is already difficult, and would further entrench the very inequity we are seeking to correct. Periodic elections and the concept of permanency are fundamentally contradictory," Parvathaneni affirmed.

India has told the UN that the veto power of 5 permanent Security Council members must not become "an instrument of narrow political expediency." Delivering India's statement, Envoy Parvathaneni Harish cited a stark record of 331 vetoes on around 200 resolutions, mostly from three of the P5.

India on Monday (Oct 26) renewed its push for comprehensive United Nations Security Council reform, telling the world body that the veto held by the five permanent members must not be reduced to a tool of narrow political expediency. Delivering India's statement, the country's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, stressed that the veto carries an immense burden of responsibility that requires restraint, especially on matters of global security. "India has always maintained that the veto, which is right now a prerogative only of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, is a responsibility that must be exercised with great restraint, especially on matters bearing upon the maintenance of international peace and security. It should not be an instrument of narrow political expediency," Parvathaneni said. Also read | 'Reason UN has lost credibility': Amid SIR protests India hits out at report alleging 'youth repression' India flags stark record of Veto Citing the historical trajectory of the veto's usage, the Indian envoy highlighted how its disproportionate exercise by a handful of members has undermined the credibility of the Council, adding that recent accountability mechanisms have failed to deter its frequent use. "The record of the Veto is stark. Over the life of this Organisation, the veto has been exercised 331 times on around 200 resolutions. We also note that two out of the five permanent members have not exercised a veto for over three and a half decades, and most of the vetos or threats of vetos have emanated from only three of the P5. The Veto Initiative of 2022 was seen as a harbinger of change, by mandating a UNGA debate every time a veto is cast, to fix accountability. However, the actual record of the large number of vetos cast since the UNGAR 76/262 was adopted tells a contrary story," the ambassador remarked. Underlining that addressing the veto in isolation is ineffective, he pressed for the urgent launch of text-based negotiations covering all critical reform clusters simultaneously. "Limiting the veto cannot be separated from the questions of categories of membership, regional representation, size and working methods. We need to move forward on all five clusters together. India reiterates its call for a comprehensive approach towards Security Council reforms. The starting point is early commencement of text-based negotiations, with clearly defined timelines and milestones. Addressing the veto in isolation does not change the decision-making dynamic of the P5," he said.

India has told the UN that the veto power of 5 permanent Security Council members must not become "an instrument of narrow political expediency." Delivering India's statement, Envoy Parvathaneni Harish cited a stark record of 331 vetoes on around 200 resolutions, mostly from three of the P5.

India renews UNSC reform push, slams 'disproportionate' veto use says power must not be 'an instrument of narrow political expediency'

A birthkeeper faces potential criminal charges in Australia for allegedly grooming women to fear the hospital and choose freebirth. Emily Lal is in court for the death of Stacey Warnecke in September 2025, who suffered a postpartum haemorrhage after giving birth at home. Lal was paid $6,000 to support Stacey throughout the pregnancy.&nbsp;“Ms Lal saw her role as to groom her clients into being strong enough to resist the temptation to seek medical help during labour, to seek pain relief during labour, to go to hospital during labour,” Rachel Ellyard, counsel assisting the coroner, said in a statement on Monday (October 26).&nbsp;Lal claims that Warnecke hired her to be there as a supportive friend, and the money paid was primarily for her time, and no kind of medical advice was ever given. Ellyard cited WhatsApp messages in court which directly contradicted this claim. The messages were from a group chat Lal managed for women who were choosing freebirth.&nbsp;“It’s clear that Ms Lal thought that in most cases, going to hospital would represent a failure of someone who hadn’t done the work, who hadn’t understood enough what the intensity of labour was going to be," Ellyard said.&nbsp;A call between Warnecke and Lal was also played in the court in which the former can be heard asking Lal, “Am I dying, or am I alright?” She also told her that she was afraid of the hospital, to which Lal responded, &nbsp;“You should be scared of the hospital. It’s a terrifying place. For me personally, I think the biggest, the key … to actually staying home and having your baby … is that your mindset and your condition need to be so solid."<h2>Who is a birth keeper?</h2> A birthkeeper is an individual who operates outside the formal medical and midwifery system. They support pregnant women during pregnancy, labour, and childbirth. They hold no medical qualifications or clinical training to do so. They are frequently linked to the "freebirthing" movement, where women give birth intentionally without medical professionals or doctors.&nbsp;They are envisioned as "wise women" and "companions" who will be with them as traditional and holistic guides. Birthkeepers face criticism for lacking training and expertise, and yet helping women give freebirths. Some of them have been accused of pushing a fear of hospitals in women, as heard in coronial inquests and legal proceedings.&nbsp;

A birthkeeper in Australia could be prosecuted for instilling a fear of hospitals in a woman who eventually died of haemorrhage. They are mostly linked with the freebirthing movement, where women give birth without any medical practitioners present.

A birthkeeper faces potential criminal charges in Australia for allegedly grooming women to fear the hospital and choose freebirth. Emily Lal is in court for the death of Stacey Warnecke in September 2025, who suffered a postpartum haemorrhage after giving birth at home. Lal was paid $6,000 to support Stacey throughout the pregnancy. “Ms Lal saw her role as to groom her clients into being strong enough to resist the temptation to seek medical help during labour, to seek pain relief during labour, to go to hospital during labour,” Rachel Ellyard, counsel assisting the coroner, said in a statement on Monday (October 26). Lal claims that Warnecke hired her to be there as a supportive friend, and the money paid was primarily for her time, and no kind of medical advice was ever given. Ellyard cited WhatsApp messages in court which directly contradicted this claim. The messages were from a group chat Lal managed for women who were choosing freebirth. “It’s clear that Ms Lal thought that in most cases, going to hospital would represent a failure of someone who hadn’t done the work, who hadn’t understood enough what the intensity of labour was going to be," Ellyard said. A call between Warnecke and Lal was also played in the court in which the former can be heard asking Lal, “Am I dying, or am I alright?” She also told her that she was afraid of the hospital, to which Lal responded, “You should be scared of the hospital. It’s a terrifying place. For me personally, I think the biggest, the key … to actually staying home and having your baby … is that your mindset and your condition need to be so solid." Who is a birth keeper? A birthkeeper is an individual who operates outside the formal medical and midwifery system. They support pregnant women during pregnancy, labour, and childbirth. They hold no medical qualifications or clinical training to do so. They are frequently linked to the "freebirthing" movement, where women give birth intentionally without medical professionals or doctors. They are envisioned as "wise women" and "companions" who will be with them as traditional and holistic guides. Birthkeepers face criticism for lacking training and expertise, and yet helping women give freebirths. Some of them have been accused of pushing a fear of hospitals in women, as heard in coronial inquests and legal proceedings.

A birthkeeper in Australia could be prosecuted for instilling a fear of hospitals in a woman who eventually died of haemorrhage. They are mostly linked with the freebirthing movement, where women give birth without any medical practitioners present.

Birthkeeper accused of instilling fear of hospitals in pregnant women. Who are they?

Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows just how scared the bosses are of artificial intelligence themselves. The company is set to have the biggest ever initial public offering on Wall Street, with valuation expected to touch $2 trillion. But Anthropic has openly admitted that AI can kill all of humanity in the future if it is not handled responsibly. A total of 335 pages list multiple things about AI, including how one day it can become a "global security threat."&nbsp;The biggest red flag in the prospectus states: "Sufficiently advanced AI systems could, if not developed, deployed, and operated with appropriate safeguards, oversight, and security measures, pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity." This line echoes the views of several other experts who have openly admitted that things might go haywire and against humanity with AI in the future.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/80-pages-of-warnings-anthropic-warns-investors-about-risks-from-its-own-ai-models-1790752573894">‘80 pages of warnings’: Anthropic warns investors about risks from its own AI models</a>&nbsp;While the prospectus starts with positive pitches, stating how AI can solve many of the world's problems, words like "If managed well", "avoid its dangers", and "a global security threat of the first order" ring warning bells about the technology.<h2>AI can be used for good and bad</h2>"We believe that AI is one of the most consequential technologies in human history. If managed well, it could rapidly accelerate scientific innovation, greatly increase economic growth rates, bring cures for major diseases within reach, and solve problems that have resisted generations of human effort," it states.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/case-of-mass-psychosis-ai-researchers-are-smoking-to-prove-it-can-cure-cancer-1791962968140">AI researchers are smoking because they are sure AGI can cure cancer</a>&nbsp;"To build AI is to harness cognition itself, and anything so powerful can be used for ill as well as good," it reads, adding that the company was set up "to help the world realise AI's benefits and avoid its dangers."&nbsp;It further reads that "Authoritarian governments may use AI to create high-tech surveillance states, deepen repression, and make themselves much more difficult to dislodge."&nbsp;“AI can be misused by those who wish to do harm, for example to conduct cyberattacks or to design biological weapons.” Amodei said that they work to keep out bad actors, such as when Houthis used Claude to build ballistic missiles earlier this year.<h2>AI can become an existential risk to humanity</h2>Amodei, who started Anthropic after leaving OpenAI following disagreements over AI safety, issued a stark warning about the scenario when AI might go rogue and start working on its own without human control. "[This] could be a global security threat of the first order," he said.He admits AI "poses catastrophic or existential risk to humanity", but one that can be controlled through "appropriate safeguards, oversight, and security measures."&nbsp;The manifesto is not all scare fest as Amodei lists the several ways it has helped people. "'In California, Claude is helping to shorten the lines at the DMV, and to better serve people on Medicaid," it states. It is helping job seekers "find their way through government services" in the UK. AI can make breakthroughs in biology and medicine and cure diseases that have been around for thousands of years.&nbsp;"We hope you will see it as an opportunity to be part of something greater. The advent of machine intelligence is one of the seminal moments in human history," it wrote at the end.

Anthropic's sales pitch for its upcoming IPO reads like a horror script from the future. Amodei lists the good and the bad in it, warning that it could become a major risk of the highest order and annihilate humanity if not handled well.

Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows just how scared the bosses are of artificial intelligence themselves. The company is set to have the biggest ever initial public offering on Wall Street, with valuation expected to touch $2 trillion. But Anthropic has openly admitted that AI can kill all of humanity in the future if it is not handled responsibly. A total of 335 pages list multiple things about AI, including how one day it can become a "global security threat." The biggest red flag in the prospectus states: "Sufficiently advanced AI systems could, if not developed, deployed, and operated with appropriate safeguards, oversight, and security measures, pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity." This line echoes the views of several other experts who have openly admitted that things might go haywire and against humanity with AI in the future. Also Read: ‘80 pages of warnings’: Anthropic warns investors about risks from its own AI models While the prospectus starts with positive pitches, stating how AI can solve many of the world's problems, words like "If managed well", "avoid its dangers", and "a global security threat of the first order" ring warning bells about the technology. AI can be used for good and bad "We believe that AI is one of the most consequential technologies in human history. If managed well, it could rapidly accelerate scientific innovation, greatly increase economic growth rates, bring cures for major diseases within reach, and solve problems that have resisted generations of human effort," it states. Also Read: AI researchers are smoking because they are sure AGI can cure cancer "To build AI is to harness cognition itself, and anything so powerful can be used for ill as well as good," it reads, adding that the company was set up "to help the world realise AI's benefits and avoid its dangers." It further reads that "Authoritarian governments may use AI to create high-tech surveillance states, deepen repression, and make themselves much more difficult to dislodge." “AI can be misused by those who wish to do harm, for example to conduct cyberattacks or to design biological weapons.” Amodei said that they work to keep out bad actors, such as when Houthis used Claude to build ballistic missiles earlier this year. AI can become an existential risk to humanity Amodei, who started Anthropic after leaving OpenAI following disagreements over AI safety, issued a stark warning about the scenario when AI might go rogue and start working on its own without human control. "[This] could be a global security threat of the first order," he said. He admits AI "poses catastrophic or existential risk to humanity", but one that can be controlled through "appropriate safeguards, oversight, and security measures." The manifesto is not all scare fest as Amodei lists the several ways it has helped people. "'In California, Claude is helping to shorten the lines at the DMV, and to better serve people on Medicaid," it states. It is helping job seekers "find their way through government services" in the UK. AI can make breakthroughs in biology and medicine and cure diseases that have been around for thousands of years. "We hope you will see it as an opportunity to be part of something greater. The advent of machine intelligence is one of the seminal moments in human history," it wrote at the end.

Anthropic's upcoming IPO prospectus reads like a horror script from the future. Amodei lists the good and the bad in it, warning that it could become a major risk of the highest order and annihilate humanity if not handled well.

Trick or Treat -Anthropic's IPO sales pitch is the perfect Halloween scare for AI enthusiasts

A former model and Miss Switzerland has accused US President Donald Trump of rape in a report released Monday (Oct 26) by House Democrats investigating the president's alleged ties to disgraced financier and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. Beatrice Keul, who before the 2024 election claimed Trump had groped her in November 1993, has now alleged the president also raped her during that same incident. The report, produced after interviews with Democratic committee staffers "over several weeks", says Keul met Trump when she was 24 at a press event for a pageant at New York's Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time.According to the report, Trump allegedly promised to arrange a visa for her and said he could ensure she got accepted into New York University. "I will take care of you," he told her, the claims state.The fresh rape allegations against the POTUS landed a week before the US midterm elections. Trump's handling of the Epstein files, along with inflation and rising energy prices caused by his war with Iran, have emerged as key points in the upcoming elections.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-dead-for-years-paedophile-jeffrey-epstein-finds-mention-in-over-500-campaign-ads-texas-alone-spent-10-million-1792839624663">US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million</a><h2>Don's best friend, Epstein</h2>After Trump stepped away, Keul said she was approached by convicted sex trafficker Epstein, who described himself as "Don's best friend", and invited her to a party at Mar-a-Lago. "We organise many parties with Don," Epstein apparently told her.Notably, Trump claims he ended his friendship with Epstein long before there were suspicions of criminal wrongdoing and has repeatedly described him as a "creep" whom he kicked out of his Mar-a-Lago club.<h2>The alleged assault</h2>The report claims a representative for Trump later invited Keul to meet the future president upstairs at the Plaza Hotel. "Upon entering, Trump reportedly grabbed Keul from behind and forcibly raped her; in the process, tearing her dress and causing bleeding and bruising on multiple parts of her body," the report claimed. “Keul described the rape as 'brutal'.”Following the alleged assault, Keul claimed Trump "sat her on the edge of the bed, repeated his promises to arrange for a visa and NYU admission, and made her promise she would keep quiet, saying, '[T]he show must go on.'"In her original claims in October 2024, Keul accused Trump of groping her at the Plaza Hotel in 1993 but said things did not go further. "He kissed me on the lips and on the neck. He tried to lift my dress. He was grabbing and touching my body everywhere he could," she told The Daily Mail. "I tried everything I could. Finally, I said 'let's talk first' or something like that, then he slowed down,' she said at the time.The 6 ft 1 in ex-model suggested it was her height that "saved her" from the alleged attack escalating. The newspaper also reported that a long-time friend said Keul "first told him her story of Trump's unwanted sexual advances 20 years ago, and that her telling of the incident has not changed in the intervening years."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/100-victory-claims-200-days-of-war-is-trump-s-iran-gamble-turning-into-a-midterm-nightmare-us-midterms-2026-1790843647554">100 victory claims, 200+ days of war: Is Trump's Iran gamble turning into a midterm nightmare?</a><h2>White House response</h2>The White House has denied the report's allegations. A spokesperson, as per The Telegraph, described the claims as "a desperate attempt by crazed Democrats to distract Americans from the surging Republican momentum driven by President Trump's historic achievements."At the time of the original claims, Karoline Leavitt, then press secretary to Trump, described the allegations as "fake." In a statement to Time magazine regarding the new allegations, a spokesman said Trump had been "fully exonerated of anything related to Epstein."<h2>Keul not the only person to accuse Trump of rape</h2>The newly released report summarises the accounts of four other women who have accused Trump of rape or sexual assault. It also claims that Trump, Epstein and others used the pageant at the Plaza Hotel as a "'hunting ground' to prey on vulnerable young women and girls.""Five women have directly accused Trump of rape or sexual assault in Epstein's company or presence; others have indicated that Epstein or Maxwell attempted to traffic them to Trump," Jamie Raskin, the committee's ranking member, said in a statement alongside the release of the report. "Trump's Justice Department appears to be covering up these crimes to protect the President," he added. &nbsp;

Beatrice Keul, a former model and Miss Switzerland, has accused Donald Trump of rape in a Democratic Party report released Monday, adding to her earlier groping claims from 1993. The White House dismissed the claims as "a desperate attempt by crazed Democrats."

A former model and Miss Switzerland has accused US President Donald Trump of rape in a report released Monday (Oct 26) by House Democrats investigating the president's alleged ties to disgraced financier and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. Beatrice Keul, who before the 2024 election claimed Trump had groped her in November 1993, has now alleged the president also raped her during that same incident. The report, produced after interviews with Democratic committee staffers "over several weeks", says Keul met Trump when she was 24 at a press event for a pageant at New York's Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time. According to the report, Trump allegedly promised to arrange a visa for her and said he could ensure she got accepted into New York University. "I will take care of you," he told her, the claims state. The fresh rape allegations against the POTUS landed a week before the US midterm elections. Trump's handling of the Epstein files, along with inflation and rising energy prices caused by his war with Iran, have emerged as key points in the upcoming elections. Also read | US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million Don's best friend, Epstein After Trump stepped away, Keul said she was approached by convicted sex trafficker Epstein, who described himself as "Don's best friend", and invited her to a party at Mar-a-Lago. "We organise many parties with Don," Epstein apparently told her. Notably, Trump claims he ended his friendship with Epstein long before there were suspicions of criminal wrongdoing and has repeatedly described him as a "creep" whom he kicked out of his Mar-a-Lago club. The alleged assault The report claims a representative for Trump later invited Keul to meet the future president upstairs at the Plaza Hotel. "Upon entering, Trump reportedly grabbed Keul from behind and forcibly raped her; in the process, tearing her dress and causing bleeding and bruising on multiple parts of her body," the report claimed. “Keul described the rape as 'brutal'.” Following the alleged assault, Keul claimed Trump "sat her on the edge of the bed, repeated his promises to arrange for a visa and NYU admission, and made her promise she would keep quiet, saying, '[T]he show must go on.'" In her original claims in October 2024, Keul accused Trump of groping her at the Plaza Hotel in 1993 but said things did not go further. "He kissed me on the lips and on the neck. He tried to lift my dress. He was grabbing and touching my body everywhere he could," she told The Daily Mail. "I tried everything I could. Finally, I said 'let's talk first' or something like that, then he slowed down,' she said at the time. The 6 ft 1 in ex-model suggested it was her height that "saved her" from the alleged attack escalating. The newspaper also reported that a long-time friend said Keul "first told him her story of Trump's unwanted sexual advances 20 years ago, and that her telling of the incident has not changed in the intervening years." Also read | 100 victory claims, 200+ days of war: Is Trump's Iran gamble turning into a midterm nightmare? White House response The White House has denied the report's allegations. A spokesperson, as per The Telegraph, described the claims as "a desperate attempt by crazed Democrats to distract Americans from the surging Republican momentum driven by President Trump's historic achievements." At the time of the original claims, Karoline Leavitt, then press secretary to Trump, described the allegations as "fake." In a statement to Time magazine regarding the new allegations, a spokesman said Trump had been "fully exonerated of anything related to Epstein." Keul not the only person to accuse Trump of rape The newly released report summarises the accounts of four other women who have accused Trump of rape or sexual assault. It also claims that Trump, Epstein and others used the pageant at the Plaza Hotel as a "'hunting ground' to prey on vulnerable young women and girls." "Five women have directly accused Trump of rape or sexual assault in Epstein's company or presence; others have indicated that Epstein or Maxwell attempted to traffic them to Trump," Jamie Raskin, the committee's ranking member, said in a statement alongside the release of the report. "Trump's Justice Department appears to be covering up these crimes to protect the President," he added.

Beatrice Keul, a former model and Miss Switzerland, has accused Donald Trump of rape in a Democratic Party report released Monday, adding to her earlier groping claims from 1993. The White House dismissed the claims as "a desperate attempt by crazed Democrats."

House Judiciary Committee Democrats on Monday (Oct 26) released an unsigned staff report laying out what they call "the case against Donald Trump emerging in the Epstein Files and DOJ's desperate efforts to cover it up," and are now calling for an independent special counsel to investigate the president, Attorney General Todd Blanche's alleged conflicts of interest, and the Justice Department's reluctance to share evidence with state and foreign law enforcement."The women who survived Epstein deserve to be heard," the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said in a statement. "Congress must have the complete files required by law, and an independent special counsel must investigate Epstein's co-conspirators and DOJ's cover-up and ensure that state and foreign prosecutors have the evidence they need to pursue justice."The more than 50-page report alleges that Trump was "an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of young women in the mid-to-late 1990s." It also contains at least one entirely new allegation against the president, though it provides no direct evidence other than the woman's own conversations with Judiciary Committee staff.Notably, for years, Trump has denied that he engaged in any sexual misconduct with any woman connected to Epstein and has said he knew nothing about Epstein's crimes. He even claimed to have kicked out "creep" Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago resort in 2203.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-s-best-friend-epstein-trump-accused-of-rape-by-ex-miss-switzerland-beatrice-keul-alleges-trump-raped-her-in-1993-democrats-report-1793069124230">Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993</a><h2>What the report claims</h2>Talking to MS Now, a Democratic Judiciary Committee member said that the report draws on publicly available accounts as well as conversations with survivors.The report repeats several other longstanding allegations against Trump. It also compares Trump's statements about Epstein in recent years to documentary evidence, including emails, deposition transcripts, Trump's prior public statements, and Trump's drawings and signatures. Among the discrepancies highlighted are inconsistencies with what Trump has said about his awareness of Epstein's crimes.The report suggests DOJ officials, including the attorney general, are "doing everything they can to keep the American people in the dark" about Trump's alleged participation in Epstein's abuse of young women."Attorney General Blanche may have engaged in criminal obstruction of justice while acting on a mission to protect Trump," the report alleges.It lays out how Blanche's meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell "potentially constituted witness tampering and obstruction of an official proceeding.""Blanche's apparent instructions not to discuss a specific Epstein victim, and how that victim could implicate Donald Trump, could easily run afoul of 18 U.S.C. § 1512, which forbids hindering or delaying the communication of information relating to the potential commission of a federal offense to a law enforcement officer, as well as corruptly influencing the testimony of any person in an official proceeding — such as a congressional interview and investigation," Democrats write in the report.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-dead-for-years-paedophile-jeffrey-epstein-finds-mention-in-over-500-campaign-ads-texas-alone-spent-10-million-1792839624663">US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million</a><h2>The DOJ response</h2>A Justice Department spokesperson said the report was "nothing more than a last-ditch effort by House Judiciary Democrats to mislead the public."The spokesperson said the DOJ complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and made nearly 3 million documents related to Epstein available to the public. "The Department also freely offered members of Congress the opportunity to view the files unredacted. All these files were part of FBI investigations that spanned decades and these claims were investigated by agents at the time," the spokesperson said."While we cannot talk about the existence of any ongoing investigations, the Trump Administration is the only administration to prosecute Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and make any of these documents available to the public," the spokesperson added.

House Judiciary Democrats have released an unsigned staff report alleging Trump was "an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of young women" and calling for an independent special counsel to investigate the president and Attorney General Todd Blanche. 

House Judiciary Committee Democrats on Monday (Oct 26) released an unsigned staff report laying out what they call "the case against Donald Trump emerging in the Epstein Files and DOJ's desperate efforts to cover it up," and are now calling for an independent special counsel to investigate the president, Attorney General Todd Blanche's alleged conflicts of interest, and the Justice Department's reluctance to share evidence with state and foreign law enforcement. "The women who survived Epstein deserve to be heard," the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said in a statement. "Congress must have the complete files required by law, and an independent special counsel must investigate Epstein's co-conspirators and DOJ's cover-up and ensure that state and foreign prosecutors have the evidence they need to pursue justice." The more than 50-page report alleges that Trump was "an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of young women in the mid-to-late 1990s." It also contains at least one entirely new allegation against the president, though it provides no direct evidence other than the woman's own conversations with Judiciary Committee staff. Notably, for years, Trump has denied that he engaged in any sexual misconduct with any woman connected to Epstein and has said he knew nothing about Epstein's crimes. He even claimed to have kicked out "creep" Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago resort in 2203. Also read | Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993 What the report claims Talking to MS Now, a Democratic Judiciary Committee member said that the report draws on publicly available accounts as well as conversations with survivors. The report repeats several other longstanding allegations against Trump. It also compares Trump's statements about Epstein in recent years to documentary evidence, including emails, deposition transcripts, Trump's prior public statements, and Trump's drawings and signatures. Among the discrepancies highlighted are inconsistencies with what Trump has said about his awareness of Epstein's crimes. The report suggests DOJ officials, including the attorney general, are "doing everything they can to keep the American people in the dark" about Trump's alleged participation in Epstein's abuse of young women. "Attorney General Blanche may have engaged in criminal obstruction of justice while acting on a mission to protect Trump," the report alleges. It lays out how Blanche's meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell "potentially constituted witness tampering and obstruction of an official proceeding." "Blanche's apparent instructions not to discuss a specific Epstein victim, and how that victim could implicate Donald Trump, could easily run afoul of 18 U.S.C. § 1512, which forbids hindering or delaying the communication of information relating to the potential commission of a federal offense to a law enforcement officer, as well as corruptly influencing the testimony of any person in an official proceeding — such as a congressional interview and investigation," Democrats write in the report. Also read | US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million The DOJ response A Justice Department spokesperson said the report was "nothing more than a last-ditch effort by House Judiciary Democrats to mislead the public." The spokesperson said the DOJ complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and made nearly 3 million documents related to Epstein available to the public. "The Department also freely offered members of Congress the opportunity to view the files unredacted. All these files were part of FBI investigations that spanned decades and these claims were investigated by agents at the time," the spokesperson said. "While we cannot talk about the existence of any ongoing investigations, the Trump Administration is the only administration to prosecute Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and make any of these documents available to the public," the spokesperson added.

House Judiciary Democrats have released an unsigned staff report alleging Trump was "an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of young women" and calling for an independent special counsel to investigate the president and Attorney General Todd Blanche.&nbsp;

Democrats allege 'desperate efforts to cover up' Trump's involvement in Jeffrey Epstein sex crimes, release 50-page report

As Israelis vote today, all opinion polls are pointing at a fractured mandate, opening an avenue for coalition talks. In Israel's history, no single party has ever won an outright 61-seat majority in 120 seats Parliament. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is primarily up against Gadi Eisenkot, a retired IDF Chief of Staff and leader of the new Yashar (or Yesher) party. Even as Eisenkot has repeatedly ruled out any partnership with Netanyahu during the campaign trail, US President Donald Trump may be the external factor pushing for a national unity structure. This becomes more clear as Netanyahu has privately promised US and European officials that if he forms a unity government with Eisenkot, he will abandon his far-right partners, such as National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Trump favours a stable Israeli government keeping in mind his Iran strategies. As the coalition mathematics and talks go on behind the scenes, Israel's anti-defection laws plays a pivotal role.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-election-2026-polling-stations-ballot-slips-preparations-1793015100943">Israel elections 2026: How the country is gearing up for a crucial vote</a><h2>What are Israel's anti-defection laws?</h2>Israel's anti-defection laws are a set of legal restrictions introduced in 1991 to deter political opportunism, "party hopping," and horse-trading. According to the laws, if an individual Members of Knesset (MK) defects from their party or votes against their party's line to topple a government without resigning their seat, they are legally barred from being appointed as ministers or deputy ministers for the entire remaining duration of that Knesset's term. They are also prohibited from joining any existing parliamentary faction during the active Knesset term. Moreover, they cannot run in the next election on the candidate list of any party that was already represented in the current Knesset.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-election-2026-who-will-be-next-pm-will-netanyahu-survive-his-toughest-test-yet-explained-1792933514882">Israel election 2026: Who will be next PM — Will Netanyahu survive his toughest test</a>&nbsp;In present context, these laws will set the post-poll strategies for parties. Opposition leaders like Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman have publicly floated a strategy to bypass Netanyahu by recruiting disgruntled MKs from Netanyahu's Likud party to cross the aisle and help form an alternative government. The law allows lawmakers to switch sides without penalty, only if they stage a collective breakaway consisting of at least one-third of their original party faction.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, smaller parties can be kingmakers. At a time of a fractured mandate, the final power will rest in the hands of smaller, niche parties. Mainstream leaders are studying anti-defection boundaries to understand how much leverage individual rogue MKs.<h2>Israel Elections</h2>Israel is holding a first parliamentary election today – the first nationwide vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 and subsequent Gaza war. Voting centers opened at 7:00 AM and will officially close at 10:00 PM local time. A clearer picture will emerge overnight, with the final official vote count expected by October 30 and formally certified results published by November 4. Voters cast their ballots for a national party list rather than individual candidates to fill the 120 seats in Israel's parliament. A party must secure at least 3.25% of the total national vote to enter parliament, which translates to a minimum of 4 seats.&nbsp;

Israel’s election is expected to produce a fractured mandate, setting the stage for coalition negotiations. Anti-defection laws could shape efforts to form an alternative government, as opposition leaders explore ways to win over lawmakers 

As Israelis vote today, all opinion polls are pointing at a fractured mandate, opening an avenue for coalition talks. In Israel's history, no single party has ever won an outright 61-seat majority in 120 seats Parliament. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is primarily up against Gadi Eisenkot, a retired IDF Chief of Staff and leader of the new Yashar (or Yesher) party. Even as Eisenkot has repeatedly ruled out any partnership with Netanyahu during the campaign trail, US President Donald Trump may be the external factor pushing for a national unity structure. This becomes more clear as Netanyahu has privately promised US and European officials that if he forms a unity government with Eisenkot, he will abandon his far-right partners, such as National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Trump favours a stable Israeli government keeping in mind his Iran strategies. As the coalition mathematics and talks go on behind the scenes, Israel's anti-defection laws plays a pivotal role. Also Read: Israel elections 2026: How the country is gearing up for a crucial vote What are Israel's anti-defection laws? Israel's anti-defection laws are a set of legal restrictions introduced in 1991 to deter political opportunism, "party hopping," and horse-trading. According to the laws, if an individual Members of Knesset (MK) defects from their party or votes against their party's line to topple a government without resigning their seat, they are legally barred from being appointed as ministers or deputy ministers for the entire remaining duration of that Knesset's term. They are also prohibited from joining any existing parliamentary faction during the active Knesset term. Moreover, they cannot run in the next election on the candidate list of any party that was already represented in the current Knesset. Also Read: Israel election 2026: Who will be next PM — Will Netanyahu survive his toughest test In present context, these laws will set the post-poll strategies for parties. Opposition leaders like Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman have publicly floated a strategy to bypass Netanyahu by recruiting disgruntled MKs from Netanyahu's Likud party to cross the aisle and help form an alternative government. The law allows lawmakers to switch sides without penalty, only if they stage a collective breakaway consisting of at least one-third of their original party faction. However, smaller parties can be kingmakers. At a time of a fractured mandate, the final power will rest in the hands of smaller, niche parties. Mainstream leaders are studying anti-defection boundaries to understand how much leverage individual rogue MKs. Israel Elections Israel is holding a first parliamentary election today – the first nationwide vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 and subsequent Gaza war. Voting centers opened at 7:00 AM and will officially close at 10:00 PM local time. A clearer picture will emerge overnight, with the final official vote count expected by October 30 and formally certified results published by November 4. Voters cast their ballots for a national party list rather than individual candidates to fill the 120 seats in Israel's parliament. A party must secure at least 3.25% of the total national vote to enter parliament, which translates to a minimum of 4 seats.

Israel’s election is expected to produce a fractured mandate, setting the stage for coalition negotiations. Anti-defection laws could shape efforts to form an alternative government, as opposition leaders explore ways to win over lawmakers&nbsp;

What are Israel’s anti-defection laws and how could they shape post-poll coalition strategy? WION Explains

Latest News Today Live Updates: Five people, including four members of the same family, have been killed in a shooting at a family-owned hotel in Guwahati, with police investigating a suspected property dispute. In West Bengal, a man accused of raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl in Gaighata died in an exchange of fire with police, according to police sources.In the United States, a report by House Democrats has published fresh rape allegations against President Donald Trump by former model Beatrice Keul, claims. Separately, a federal appeals court declined to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration alleges were cast by noncitizens. A judge also ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey's dismissal was unlawful.Meanwhile, a Russian strike damaged Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services. In New Jersey, one person was killed and six wounded in a shooting, with a suspect still being sought.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to suppress the people's movement over alleged ‘Vote Chori’.&nbsp; He also questioned why they were protecting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. In a post on X, Kharge wrote, “As more skeletons tumble out of the Election Commission’s cupboard, exposing Vote Chori, Modi-Shah are trying hard to suppress the people's movement! Why are they protecting CEC Gyanesh Kumar?”

'They are trying to suppress people's movement”: Mallikarjun Kharge targets Centre over ‘Vote Chori’

The Communist Party of India (CPI) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday held a human chain protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and calling for the cancellation of the exercise. The protest was organised as part of the ongoing agitation.&nbsp;

"Gyanesh Kumar should resign”: Left parties holds human chain protest in Delhi, demands cancellation of SIR

Finland's president said Tuesday that he and Norway's prime minister had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about efforts to end the war in Ukraine, describing the&nbsp;conversation as "frank and substantive".

Norway, Finland leaders say 'frank and substantive' talk held with Putin

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Moscow on the sidelines of an energy forum, Iranian state media reported.

Iran president, Qatar ruler meet in Moscow: Iranian state media

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Uttarakhand journalist Ashutosh Negi, the main petitioner in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, for questioning, according to CBI sources. The development comes amid a controversy over the alleged involvement of a “VIP” in the murder case, which has escalated following the appointment of former BJP Uttarakhand in-charge Dushyant Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim. Earlier this month, a four-member CBI team reached actress Urmila Sanawar’s residence in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the investigation into the murder of Ankita Bhandari, a receptionist at a resort near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, who was killed in September 2022.

Ankita Bhandari murder case: CBI summons Uttarakhand journalist Ashutosh Negi for questioning

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday described the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum as a successful event, saying participating countries had amicably resolved differences over the joint declaration, while defending the Congress's planned November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. &nbsp;Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said parliamentarians from BRICS member countries had come together to discuss key issues and that the event had concluded on a positive note. "There was some discussion about the joint declaration. I know that one country in particular wanted something more that could not be accommodated by the others. In the end, everything was settled amicably, and India really handed over the chair to China," he said.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says party “cannot remain silent” over alleged denial of voters’ rights

Cyclone Arnab is projected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, as a very severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds reaching 125–135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said&nbsp;

Cyclone 'Arnab' projected to cross Andhra Pradesh coast as 'very severe' cyclonic storm, IMD warns of winds up to 135 kmph

Two men Nouman Essghir, 24 and Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24 have been charged over last month's incident at RAF Fairford. They have been charged with one offence of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK.

Two men charged under UK National Security Act after rearrest in RAF Fairford incident

A team from the Indian Naval Academy has developed a pair of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for long-range maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. The system has two drones that work together.&nbsp;

Indian Naval Academy unveil twin drone system for maritime search and rescue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that 12 people had been injured during a Russian strike on a university campus. Zelenskyy claimed that Russia had fired as many as 16 ballistic missiles in it attack overnight. &nbsp;“The number of people injured in the Russian strike on a university campus and the surrounding area yesterday evening has risen to 12. Five of them are students and university staff. While emergency services were helping people and dealing with the aftermath of the first strike, the Russians used ballistic missiles again. In total, 16 ballistic missiles were launched overnight. More than 280 drones as well. Tragically, there have been casualties and hits in Kyiv, including on the South Bridge. A serious escalation in Russia’s operation against our logistics," he said.&nbsp;

"Pressure on Russia needed to change situation":Zelenskyy calls for support after missile strike in Kyiv injures 12

Tensions between Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Congress reached a boiling point on Tuesday when Congress MLAs were blocked from entering the Legislative Assembly premises. Congress leaders, including Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Partap Singh Bajwa and Pargat Singh, were reportedly not allowed to enter the Assembly. An altercation broke out between AAP MLA Jasvir Singh Raja Gill and senior Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa.

Clash between AAP and Congress MLAs at Punjab Vidhan Sabha; Congress leaders stopped at entry

Jordan says killed more than 20 IS jihadists in strikes on Syria

Jordan says killed more than 20 IS jihadists in strikes on Syria

Yashar Party chairman and main rival of Israel's incumbent PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot kicked off election day on Tuesday with a last minute campaign at Kibbutz Nir Oz, one of the communities hardest hit by the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack. Eisenkot walked alongside former hostage Gadi Mozes towards his polling booth before leaving to cast his own vote elsewhere.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I am proud and moved to begin this day with Gadi Mozes, a symbol of the Israeli spirit and strength, of Israelis’ commitment to one another and their commitment to the state. I pledge to do everything I can to ensure that we are worthy of the price you paid, the price the kibbutz paid and the price we all paid, and to bring healing and repair to all citizens of Israel,” Eisenkot told reporters.

Israel votes: Eisenkot campaigns in Kibutz Nir Oz, site of October 7 massacre; pledges to bring healing

The Supreme Court has deferred hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the functioning of the Election Commission (EC), including allegations that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar took unilateral decisions on matters that required unanimous approval, particularly in connection with the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

SIR row: Supreme Court defers hearing, grants petitioner 10 days to reply to EC's counter-affidavit

Israelis are voting in a pivotal Knesset election, with 7.3 million eligible voters casting ballots to decide the country’s next government. President Isaac Herzog, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yair Golan were among those who voted, while voters expressed hopes for change and a better future. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-election-polling-begins-as-7-3-million-voters-head-to-ballot-box-1793088845440">READ MORE</a>

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Cyclone ‘Arnab’: IMD raises wind forecast to 150 kmph gusts; landfall near Yanam; 61 trains cancelled

Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: The Rise of Legend is set to hit theatres on November 5, ahead of the Diwali weekend. Ahead of its release, the film is already facing intense scrutiny over its songs, composed by Oscar-winner AR Rahman in collaboration with Hans Zimmer.Ramayana has released a few songs so far, including the Shiva Tandav track and the wedding number 'Mangal Rang', which many users have said felt more like a qawwali. Now, as the backlash grow, Rahman has reacted to the criticism.In an interview with Hindustan Times, the singer-composer said, “We do so much work, filtration, ideation, and iteration that there’s no energy left to look at feedback! We just put it out because it’s been tried and tested so much. My son keeps telling me, ‘This is what they said yesterday, now they’re apologising…’ I say fine, I’ve done my work sincerely and hope people celebrate it.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260105/image-1767608305960.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="AR Rahman breaks silence on backlash over Ramayana songs: 'No energy left to look at feedback!'"></figure><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ar-rahman-breaks-silence-on-backlash-over-ramayana-songs-no-energy-left-to-look-at-feedback-1793082674993">Read more</a>

AR Rahman breaks silence on backlash over Ramayana songs: 'No energy left to look at feedback!

Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows just how scared the bosses are of artificial intelligence themselves. The company is set to have the biggest ever initial public offering on Wall Street, with valuation expected to touch $2 trillion. But Anthropic has openly admitted that AI can kill all of humanity in the future if it is not handled responsibly. A total of 335 pages list multiple things about AI, including how one day it can become a “global security threat.”The biggest red flag in the prospectus states: "Sufficiently advanced AI systems could, if not developed, deployed, and operated with appropriate safeguards, oversight, and security measures, pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity." This line echoes the views of several other experts who have openly admitted that things might go haywire and against humanity with AI in the future.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trick-or-treat-anthropic-s-ipo-sales-pitch-is-the-perfect-halloween-scare-for-ai-enthusiasts-1793079462575">Read more</a>

The Indian Army is accelerating its push towards technology-driven warfare, with Western Command launching MECH TECH Seminar 2.0, an initiative aimed at making existing military platforms smarter, more lethal and more survivable. The initiative, themed “Transforming Existing Platforms for Future Combat,” was unveiled by Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh.<h2>Giving Existing Platforms a Decisive Edge</h2>Highlighting the changing nature of warfare, Lt Gen Singh said drones, artificial intelligence, precision weapons and emerging technologies are transforming modern battlefields. However, military modernisation must also focus on enhancing the capabilities of equipment already in service.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/defence-pulse/indian-army-to-make-its-combat-platforms-smarter-deadlier-and-future-ready-1793079328024">Read more</a>

Indian Army to make its combat platforms smarter, deadlier and future-ready

A birthkeeper faces potential criminal charges in Australia for allegedly grooming women to fear the hospital and choose freebirth. Emily Lal is in court for the death of Stacey Warnecke in September 2025, who suffered a postpartum haemorrhage after giving birth at home. Lal was paid $6,000 to support Stacey throughout the pregnancy.“Ms Lal saw her role as to groom her clients into being strong enough to resist the temptation to seek medical help during labour, to seek pain relief during labour, to go to hospital during labour,” Rachel Ellyard, counsel assisting the coroner, said in a statement on Monday (October 26).Lal claims that Warnecke hired her to be there as a supportive friend, and the money paid was primarily for her time, and no kind of medical advice was ever given. Ellyard cited WhatsApp messages in court which directly contradicted this claim. The messages were from a group chat Lal managed for women who were choosing freebirth.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/birthkeeper-accused-of-instilling-fear-of-hospitals-in-pregnant-women-1793085547095">Read more</a>

India on Monday (Oct 26) renewed its push for comprehensive United Nations Security Council reform, telling the world body that the veto held by the five permanent members must not be reduced to a tool of narrow political expediency. Delivering India's statement, the country's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, stressed that the veto carries an immense burden of responsibility that requires restraint, especially on matters of global security."India has always maintained that the veto, which is right now a prerogative only of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, is a responsibility that must be exercised with great restraint, especially on matters bearing upon the maintenance of international peace and security. It should not be an instrument of narrow political expediency," Parvathaneni said.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-renews-unsc-reform-push-slams-disproportionate-veto-use-says-power-must-not-be-an-instrument-of-narrow-political-expediency-1793082774993">Read more</a>

China said Tuesday that "hurting the feelings" of the country's people will meet "unanimous rejection" after football star Kylian Mbappe's comments about former leader Mao Zedong."We have seen the relevant reports. Words and actions that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be met with unanimous rejection from all sectors of Chinese society," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a regular briefing.

China on Mbappe row: words that hurt Chinese feelings will meet 'rejection'

A deeply divided Israel headed to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift.Israelis are casting their ballots in the shadow of three years of multi-front regional wars triggered by October 7, with the trauma still fresh and questions over accountability and security central to the campaign.

Israel to give verdict on Netanyahu in pivotal election

Four senior National Conference leaders, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous and Altaf Kalo, took oath as ministers in Jammu and Kashmir's cabinet reshuffle, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administering the oath at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar.&nbsp;The exercise follows the resignation of all five incumbent ministers, paving the way for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC president Farooq Abdullah to restructure the Council of Ministers. The Congress opted out of joining the government, citing the Union Territory status, but will continue outside support until statehood is restored.

Omar Abdullah reshuffles J&K cabinet; four NC leaders take oath at Lok Bhavan

A US-brokered truce between Ukraine and Russia aimed at allowing humanitarian aid into the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky came into force early October 27, after being announced by US First Lady Melania Trump. Both sides said they would observe the ceasefire from 3 am local time, with Russia introducing a "regime of silence" in the Kherson sector. The city's population has dropped from about 24,000 before the 2022 invasion to around 2,000 today, with residents reported to be starving. Three-way peace talks between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv are set to resume in November.

US-brokered truce begins in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky

House Judiciary Democrats have released an unsigned staff report alleging Trump was "an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of young women" and calling for an independent special counsel to investigate the president and Attorney General Todd Blanche.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrats-allege-desperate-efforts-to-cover-up-trump-s-involvement-in-jeffrey-epstein-sex-crimes-release-50-page-report-1793079539061">Read more here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793079908111.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)"></figure>

Security has been tightened around the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in Bhararisain, Gairsain, as a two-day session begins and the Congress prepares to gherao the premises over 14 public interest issues. The state Congress unit, led by Ganesh Godiyal, has accused the government of anti-people policies, corruption and unemployment. Barricades have been installed along approach routes, with police and PAC personnel deployed in strength. SP Parmod Kumar said strict action would be taken against anyone violating law and order.

Security tightened around Uttarakhand Assembly as Congress plans gherao over 14 issues

Jay-Z has been announced as the performer for the halftime show at Super Bowl LXI, scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The rapper called the milestone "a dream come true," reflecting on his journey since his 1996 debut album "Reasonable Doubt".

Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime performer at SoFi Stadium

Israelis began casting ballots on October 27 as polling stations opened at 7 am local time, with 7.3 million people eligible to vote for the 26th Knesset.&nbsp;Final opinion surveys showed a tight race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and opposition factions led by former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, though both are forecast to fall short of a ruling majority.&nbsp;

Israel votes in tight Knesset election as Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs locked in close race

A report from Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee says Trump's oil and gas holdings rose in estimated value to between $22.5 million and $81.6 million, compared with a range of $12.6 million to $46 million at the end of 2025. &nbsp;

Trump's oil and gas holdings reportedly rise to $81.6 million

A federal judge ruled that Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was unlawfully dismissed from her position as a federal prosecutor in New York in July 2025.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maurene-comey-daughter-of-ex-fbi-director-james-comey-was-unlawfully-fired-as-federal-prosecutor-judge-rules-1793042366048">Read more here</a>

Judge rules Maurene Comey's dismissal was unlawful

Trump has clarified that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him for a second endorsement. Trump said he issued the backing because he believes “Bibi is good”, after publicly endorsing Netanyahu twice ahead of Israel’s poll.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/done-a-very-good-job-as-israel-votes-trump-says-netanyahu-did-not-ask-for-second-endorsement-1793065672228">Read more here</a>

'Done a very good job': As Israel votes, Trump says Netanyahu did not ask for second endorsement

A federal appeals court declined to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration alleges were cast by noncitizens. The 2-1 ruling found that the government had not given the lower court sufficient time to consider the case. The matter returns to the district judge for further proceedings.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delay-entirely-of-own-making-appeals-court-blocks-trump-bid-to-block-20-000-ballots-of-suspected-non-citizens-in-california-here-s-why-1793065901305">All you need to know here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793065984791.jpg?rect=(0,464,7328,5495)&amp;imwidth=180&amp;imheight=135" alt="Appeals court blocks Trump bid to block 20,000 ballots of suspected non-citizens in California. Here's why"></figure>

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to set aside California ballots

Brazil's benchmark Ibovespa index closed 13.9 per cent lower, plunging as much as 17 per cent intraday, in a historic post-election rout following the surprise presidential re-election of leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The sharp selloff reflects investor unease over the prospect of continued left-wing economic policies under Lula's new term. The decline marks one of the steepest single-day drops in the index's history as markets digest the unexpected result.

Brazilian markets in historic rout as Lula's surprise re-election spooks investors

A shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded on Monday night. Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-dead-six-injured-in-elizabeth-new-jersey-mass-shooting-suspect-sought-1793073898076">Read more here</a>

New Jersey mass shooting: One dead, six injured

Trump announced a $1 million reward for information about voter fraud, saying payment would follow an arrest and conviction. His announcement comes ahead of the US midterm elections.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-offers-1-million-before-us-midterms-what-is-he-asking-americans-to-report-1793046416131">Read more here</a>

Trump offers $1 million for information on voter fraud

Former model Beatrice Keul has alleged that US President Donald Trump raped her during an encounter in 1993. The allegation appears in a report released by House Democrats examining Trump's alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-s-best-friend-epstein-trump-accused-of-rape-by-ex-miss-switzerland-beatrice-keul-alleges-trump-raped-her-in-1993-democrats-report-1793069124230">Read more here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261027/image-1793070180630.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=180&amp;imheight=135" alt="Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993"></figure>

Prahlad Das, accused of raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl in West Bengal's Gaighata, was shot dead in an exchange of fire with police late on Monday, according to police sources. Officers alleged he snatched a sub-inspector's service revolver and fired during a crime-scene reconstruction exercise.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-baraipur-another-rape-murder-accused-dies-in-police-firing-a-day-after-fir-1793070959727">Read more here</a>

Gaighata rape-murder case: Accused dies in police encounter

Five people, including four members of the same family, were killed and another person was injured in a shooting at a family-owned hotel in Guwahati on Tuesday evening. Police are investigating a suspected property dispute.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-five-shot-dead-in-guwahati-hotel-over-suspected-property-dispute-police-launch-investigation-1793040337488">Read more here</a>

Guwahati hotel shooting: Five killed, police probe suspected property dispute

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Latest News Today Live Updates: Five people, including four members of the same family, have been killed in a shooting at a family-owned hotel in Guwahati, with police investigating a suspected property dispute. In West Bengal, a man accused of raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl in Gaighata died in an exchange of fire with police, according to police sources. In the United States, a report by House Democrats has published fresh rape allegations against President Donald Trump by former model Beatrice Keul, claims. Separately, a federal appeals court declined to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration alleges were cast by noncitizens. A judge also ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey's dismissal was unlawful. Meanwhile, a Russian strike damaged Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services. In New Jersey, one person was killed and six wounded in a shooting, with a suspect still being sought.

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A shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Monday night (Oct 26) left at least one person dead and six others wounded, with police searching for a suspect who fled the scene. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Irvington Avenue and Elmwood Place. Elizabeth Police confirmed a fatal shooting but did not immediately provide further details.Emergency responders arrived shortly before 9:45 p.m. after reports of multiple people struck by gunfire, according to RLS Media. Initial reports indicated three people suffered gunshot wounds to their legs and one was shot in the chest. The wounded were moved to University Hospital in Newark for treatment.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-s-best-friend-epstein-trump-accused-of-rape-by-ex-miss-switzerland-beatrice-keul-alleges-trump-raped-her-in-1993-democrats-report-1793069124230">Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993</a><h2>A large crime scene</h2>Video from Chopper 2 showed a massive crime scene spanning several blocks, with at least two dozen orange cones marking areas of interest for investigators.Several visuals showed a large police presence in the area where the shooting was reported. "5 People have been shot, 1 killed in a shooting in Elizabeth, #NewJersey. Per radio traffic, the suspect vehicle is described as a red Nissan. A 'Long Gun' is believed to have been used. The shooting reportedly occurred in the 400 block of Irvington Ave. shortly before 10PM EST," one local news page noted, sharing a photo showing police vehicles on scene.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨#Breaking: 5 People have been shot, 1 killed in a shooting in Elizabeth, #NewJersey. Per radio traffic, the suspect vehicle is described as a red Nissan. A “Long Gun” is believed to have been used. The shooting reportedly occurred in the 400 block of Irvington Ave. shortly before 10PM EST.&mdash; CodeThreeNews (@CodeThreeNews) <a href="https://x.com/CodeThreeNews/status/2114915317726269892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></blockquote>
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A local sharing a video noted, "4 people shot right by my house ! This is to close to home for me." Another clip was shared with a user remarking, "Shooting in Elizabeth, NJ has choppers out!" Yet another clip appeared to show emergency response after the shooting.

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/he-was-born-retired-with-3-kids-and-2-mortgages-baby-born-with-a-moustache-video-goes-viral-watch-1792822472580">'Already tired of his 9-to-5': Baby born with a moustache becomes internet sensation, video goes viral | Watch</a><h2>What we know about the suspect</h2>A possible suspect is believed to have fled the area in a red sedan and is travelling westbound on Morris Avenue. Radio traffic described the suspect vehicle as a red Nissan, and a "long gun" is believed to have been used.The Union County Prosecutor's Office has reportedly been notified of the shooting, and investigators are working to determine what led to the incident. The identities of the victims remain unconfirmed at the time of writing. The Elizabeth Police Department has yet to comment on the matter. The investigation is ongoing.

At least one person was killed and six others wounded in a shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Monday night. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. near Irvington Avenue and Elmwood Place. A suspect is believed to have fled in a red sedan.

A shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Monday night (Oct 26) left at least one person dead and six others wounded, with police searching for a suspect who fled the scene. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Irvington Avenue and Elmwood Place. Elizabeth Police confirmed a fatal shooting but did not immediately provide further details. Emergency responders arrived shortly before 9:45 p.m. after reports of multiple people struck by gunfire, according to RLS Media. Initial reports indicated three people suffered gunshot wounds to their legs and one was shot in the chest. The wounded were moved to University Hospital in Newark for treatment. Also read | Trump accused of 'brutal' rape by ex-Miss Switzerland; Beatrice Keul alleges 'Don's best friend' Epstein facilitated assault in 1993 A large crime scene Video from Chopper 2 showed a massive crime scene spanning several blocks, with at least two dozen orange cones marking areas of interest for investigators. Several visuals showed a large police presence in the area where the shooting was reported. "5 People have been shot, 1 killed in a shooting in Elizabeth, #NewJersey. Per radio traffic, the suspect vehicle is described as a red Nissan. A 'Long Gun' is believed to have been used. The shooting reportedly occurred in the 400 block of Irvington Ave. shortly before 10PM EST," one local news page noted, sharing a photo showing police vehicles on scene.

At least one person was killed and six others wounded in a shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Monday night. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. near Irvington Avenue and Elmwood Place. A suspect is believed to have fled in a red sedan.

Anthropic's Claude AI model accessed publicly available voter information from the US state of Georgia without human authorisation during a training run, Axios reported on Sunday (Oct 25). Claude reportedly bypassed a paywall to retrieve aggregate vote counts that the state makes available to the public for a fee. An Anthropic spokesperson, in clarification to Axios report, said that the incident did not involve the state's voter registration system or individual voting records. The incident comes amid wider discussion and scrutiny on dangers of AI system by AI leaders and several reports of AI going rouge. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/anthropic-s-revenue-more-than-doubles-in-a-quarter-why-its-huge-loss-still-matters-1793034686486">‘Anthropic’s revenue more than doubles in a quarter’: Why its huge loss still matters</a>&nbsp;"In a training run, Claude accessed aggregate vote counts, pulling data that the state makes available to the public for a fee. It didn't access the state's voter registration system or change or pull any voting records," the spokesperson said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anthropic-s1-filing-ipo-loss-cloud-computing-commitments-1793022200164">Anthropic targets $2 trillion IPO valuation despite $80.7 billion net loss</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Anthropic has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, aiming to go public the week of November 16, 2026, targeting a $1.8–$2 trillion valuation. Anthropic reported first-half 2026 revenue of about $16.3 billion and a net loss of $80.7 billion through June. This means that its revenue jumped 1,304% from the first half of 2025. Its loss has jumped due to its S-1 filing, which seeks a valuation in the region of $2 trillion. Most of the loss, roughly $72 billion, comes from accounting charges, which are convertible debt “resulting from an increase in our enterprise valuation during each of the respective periods,” Anthropic said. Meaning the company will pay back its early lenders in stocks worth $72 billion.

Anthropic’s Claude AI accessed aggregate vote counts from Georgia during a training run, bypassing a paywall without human authorisation, Axios reported. Anthropic said the system did not access voter registration records or alter any voting data, raising questions about AI oversight.

Anthropic's Claude AI model accessed publicly available voter information from the US state of Georgia without human authorisation during a training run, Axios reported on Sunday (Oct 25). Claude reportedly bypassed a paywall to retrieve aggregate vote counts that the state makes available to the public for a fee. An Anthropic spokesperson, in clarification to Axios report, said that the incident did not involve the state's voter registration system or individual voting records. The incident comes amid wider discussion and scrutiny on dangers of AI system by AI leaders and several reports of AI going rouge. Also Read: ‘Anthropic’s revenue more than doubles in a quarter’: Why its huge loss still matters "In a training run, Claude accessed aggregate vote counts, pulling data that the state makes available to the public for a fee. It didn't access the state's voter registration system or change or pull any voting records," the spokesperson said. Also Read: Anthropic targets $2 trillion IPO valuation despite $80.7 billion net loss Meanwhile, Anthropic has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, aiming to go public the week of November 16, 2026, targeting a $1.8–$2 trillion valuation. Anthropic reported first-half 2026 revenue of about $16.3 billion and a net loss of $80.7 billion through June. This means that its revenue jumped 1,304% from the first half of 2025. Its loss has jumped due to its S-1 filing, which seeks a valuation in the region of $2 trillion. Most of the loss, roughly $72 billion, comes from accounting charges, which are convertible debt “resulting from an increase in our enterprise valuation during each of the respective periods,” Anthropic said. Meaning the company will pay back its early lenders in stocks worth $72 billion.

Anthropic’s Claude AI accessed aggregate vote counts from Georgia during a training run, bypassing a paywall without human authorisation, Axios reported. Anthropic said the system did not access voter registration records or alter any voting data, raising questions about AI oversight.

Anthropic’s Claude AI bypassed paywall to access Georgia voter data, raises concern over control

A newly married woman was shot dead on the day of her wedding reception in Pakistan's Gujranwala, allegedly by a man whose marriage proposal her family had rejected, police sources told news outlet Dawn. The victim, Saba Tufail, a resident of New Gulshan Colony, had married Sufian, also from Gujranwala, on Friday (Oct 23). The couple's reception was held on Saturday (Oct 24) at a banquet hall in Shalimar Town on GT Road.&nbsp;According to police sources, the couple was returning home from the venue by car when two men on a motorbike intercepted the vehicle near Chungi No 10. After the driver stopped, one of the suspects, identified as Sarfraz, forced his way into the car and fired a pistol. The bullet struck Saba in the chest, leaving her critically wounded. The attackers fled on the motorbike. Saba was rushed to Gujranwala Teaching Hospital in critical condition, where she died during treatment.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-shehzad-bhatti-pakistani-influencer-at-the-centre-of-india-s-cross-border-terror-investigation-1786967414818">Who is Shehzad Bhatti? Pakistani influencer at the centre of India's cross-border terror investigation</a>&nbsp;Police and teams from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) reached the scene after being informed and collected evidence. Doctors conducted an autopsy, after which the body was handed over to the family. The Gujranwala Crime Control Department (CCD) registered a case on the complaint of the victim's brother, Ijaz Ahmed. The case names three suspects: Sarfraz, his cousin Aroob from Wazirabad, and an unidentified accomplice.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nine-year-old-australian-girl-fatally-shot-by-pakistani-police-officer-1781428530838">Nine-year-old Australian girl fatally shot by Pakistani police officer</a>&nbsp;They have been booked under sections 302, 311, 109 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and an investigation has begun.Sources said the initial investigation found that Saba and Aroob were friends who worked at the same factory and often visited each other's homes. Sarfraz reportedly met Saba at Aroob's house and developed an interest in her. He later sent a marriage proposal to her parents, which they declined. Since then, he had allegedly held a grudge against Saba and her family.The complainant also stated that Aroob attended the walima event.Police investigation is underway.

A newlywed bride in Pakistan's Gujranwala was tragically shot dead shortly after her wedding reception by a jilted suitor. Police have launched an investigation. 

A newly married woman was shot dead on the day of her wedding reception in Pakistan's Gujranwala, allegedly by a man whose marriage proposal her family had rejected, police sources told news outlet Dawn. The victim, Saba Tufail, a resident of New Gulshan Colony, had married Sufian, also from Gujranwala, on Friday (Oct 23). The couple's reception was held on Saturday (Oct 24) at a banquet hall in Shalimar Town on GT Road. According to police sources, the couple was returning home from the venue by car when two men on a motorbike intercepted the vehicle near Chungi No 10. After the driver stopped, one of the suspects, identified as Sarfraz, forced his way into the car and fired a pistol. The bullet struck Saba in the chest, leaving her critically wounded. The attackers fled on the motorbike. Saba was rushed to Gujranwala Teaching Hospital in critical condition, where she died during treatment. Also read: Who is Shehzad Bhatti? Pakistani influencer at the centre of India's cross-border terror investigation Police and teams from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) reached the scene after being informed and collected evidence. Doctors conducted an autopsy, after which the body was handed over to the family. The Gujranwala Crime Control Department (CCD) registered a case on the complaint of the victim's brother, Ijaz Ahmed. The case names three suspects: Sarfraz, his cousin Aroob from Wazirabad, and an unidentified accomplice. Also read: Nine-year-old Australian girl fatally shot by Pakistani police officer They have been booked under sections 302, 311, 109 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and an investigation has begun. Sources said the initial investigation found that Saba and Aroob were friends who worked at the same factory and often visited each other's homes. Sarfraz reportedly met Saba at Aroob's house and developed an interest in her. He later sent a marriage proposal to her parents, which they declined. Since then, he had allegedly held a grudge against Saba and her family. The complainant also stated that Aroob attended the walima event. Police investigation is underway.

A newlywed bride in Pakistan's Gujranwala was tragically shot dead shortly after her wedding reception by a jilted suitor. Police have launched an investigation.&nbsp;

Bride shot dead in Pakistan after wedding reception by jilted suitor

Amid countdown for US Midterms 2026, US President Donald Trump mocked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a rally in Mississippi on Monday (Oct 26). He said that Sheinbaum expressed her shock over his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’. He objectified the Mexican head of the state saying she has a beautiful voice and is beautiful woman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump claimed: “She called me, ‘No, no, no, please….' The president of Mexico has a beautiful voice. She is a beautiful woman, a beautiful woman.”

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The president of Mexico has a beautiful voice. She is a beautiful woman, a beautiful woman.

She called me, “No, no, no, please.” https://t.co/YtdFLJYi1V&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href="https://x.com/clashreport/status/2114871671371002287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-in-massive-explosion-and-fire-at-chemical-warehouse-in-mexico-s-le-n-san-nicol-s-1792809823352">Chemical warehouse explosion in Mexico: Several injured in multiple blasts, 1,000 evacuated in León</a>&nbsp;This is not the first time Trump has targeted the Mexican president. Three weeks ago, Trump revealed details about his conversation with President Sheinbaum, imitated her voice and made comments about her appearance. The conversation was about renaming of Gulf of Mexico, Trump claimed. He said while imitating her voice: “I got a call from the President of Mexico. 'No, no, president’. Very nice woman. Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice.” I responded: “It's so, I'm sorry ma'am, it's so. We changed the name from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, it is so, I'm sorry. And she said, 'No, no, President!' Very elegant. 'Please! Please! Tell me it's not so.’ It's so.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-the-heat-ray-weapon-pete-hegseth-reportedly-authorises-dhs-to-test-it-at-us-mexico-border-1792696490814">What is the ‘heat ray’ weapon? Pete Hegseth reportedly authorises DHS to test it at US-Mexico border</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump: “I got a call from the President of Mexico. 'No, no, president’. Very nice woman. Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice. And she said, 'No, no, President!' Very elegant. 'Please! Please! Tell me it's not so.’ It's so. I’m sorry https://t.co/qr8FZrwa0z&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/2107612297359421475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In March this year, Trump, while discussing cartel violence in Mexico imitated the Mexican president's “beautiful voice.” "I like the president very much," he said at the Shield of the Americas summit, a gathering of Latin American leaders at Trump's Doral, Florida, golf club. "She's a very good person. Got a beautiful voice. A beautiful woman. But, beautiful voice." He then launched into an apparent impression of Sheinbaum, saying in a breathy voice, “'President, president, president.'”

Trump mocked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at a Mississippi rally, imitating her voice while recalling their alleged conversation over renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Trump again called her a “beautiful woman” with a “beautiful voice” as the US midterms approach.

Amid countdown for US Midterms 2026, US President Donald Trump mocked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a rally in Mississippi on Monday (Oct 26). He said that Sheinbaum expressed her shock over his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’. He objectified the Mexican head of the state saying she has a beautiful voice and is beautiful woman. Trump claimed: “She called me, ‘No, no, no, please….' The president of Mexico has a beautiful voice. She is a beautiful woman, a beautiful woman.”

Trump mocked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at a Mississippi rally, imitating her voice while recalling their alleged conversation over renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Trump again called her a “beautiful woman” with a “beautiful voice” as the US midterms approach.

Issuing a clarification on the day when Israel goes to poll, US President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him to issue a second endorsement and he did it because he thinks "Bibi is good." &nbsp;Trump endorsed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu twice delivering both public statements via his Truth Social platform. On Oct 18, Trump announced his "Complete and Total Endorsement", describing Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" and a “partner for peace.” Then on Oct 25, he reiterated his endorsement and asked Israelis to vote for him so that the two leaders can “finish the job” against Iran. The second endorsement came hours after an Axios report revealed that the Israeli premier had been pressing the US president to issue another public expression of support. According to reports, several polls have suggested that PM Netanyahu's current coalition is far off from a majority.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-elections-lula-accuses-bolsonaro-of-wanting-to-govern-under-us-flag-1792947362649">Brazil elections: Lula accuses Bolsonaro of wanting to govern under US flag</a>&nbsp;<blockquote>Asked whether that was the case, Trump told reporters, “No, I never spoke to him about it.” “I think he has done a very good job as prime minister under very trying conditions,” Trump added.</blockquote>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-wants-pulitzer-for-writing-after-nobel-peace-prize-dream-goes-in-vain-watch-1792649951311">Trump wants Pulitzer for writing after Nobel Peace Prize dream goes in vain | WATCH</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump on Netanyahu:

Netanyahu has done a very good job as prime minister under very trying conditions. https://t.co/gpgdwg7gIM&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href="https://x.com/clashreport/status/2114806130698498154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In his second endorsement, Trump went on to say that Netanyahu is “outstanding warrior.” He said that it is because of Netanyahu and himself that chants of ‘Death to America, death to Israel' are not heard worldwide. &nbsp;“When you go to the Polls please remember that Bibi has been an outstanding warrior prime minister! Israel was called the little satan, with the United States being called the big satan, by some very evil people,” he said, apparently referring to chants from pro-regime rallies in Iran. “There can no longer be the chant heard around the world of ‘Death to America, death to Israel,’ and there won’t be,” Trump continued. Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for prime minister, we have to finish the job that we started!” he added.<h2>Israel Elections</h2>Israel is holding a first parliamentary election today – the first nationwide vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 and subsequent Gaza war. Voting centers opened at 7:00 AM and will officially close at 10:00 PM local time. A clearer picture will emerge overnight, with the final official vote count expected by October 30 and formally certified results published by November 4. Voters cast their ballots for a national party list rather than individual candidates to fill the 120 seats in Israel's parliament. A party must secure at least 3.25% of the total national vote to enter parliament, which translates to a minimum of 4 seats. In Israel's history, no single party has ever won an outright 61-seat majority.&nbsp;

Trump has clarified that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him for a second endorsement. Trump said he issued the backing because he believes “Bibi is good”, after publicly endorsing Netanyahu twice ahead of Israel’s poll.

Issuing a clarification on the day when Israel goes to poll, US President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him to issue a second endorsement and he did it because he thinks "Bibi is good." Trump endorsed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu twice delivering both public statements via his Truth Social platform. On Oct 18, Trump announced his "Complete and Total Endorsement", describing Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" and a “partner for peace.” Then on Oct 25, he reiterated his endorsement and asked Israelis to vote for him so that the two leaders can “finish the job” against Iran. The second endorsement came hours after an Axios report revealed that the Israeli premier had been pressing the US president to issue another public expression of support. According to reports, several polls have suggested that PM Netanyahu's current coalition is far off from a majority. Also Read: Brazil elections: Lula accuses Bolsonaro of wanting to govern under US flag Asked whether that was the case, Trump told reporters, “No, I never spoke to him about it.” “I think he has done a very good job as prime minister under very trying conditions,” Trump added. Also Read: Trump wants Pulitzer for writing after Nobel Peace Prize dream goes in vain | WATCH

Trump has clarified that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not ask him for a second endorsement. Trump said he issued the backing because he believes “Bibi is good”, after publicly endorsing Netanyahu twice ahead of Israel’s poll.

A federal appeals court on Monday (Oct 26) refused to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that President Donald Trump's administration says were likely cast by noncitizens, ruling that the government did not give the lower court enough time to weigh the case. The 2-1 decision sends the matter back to the district judge, who has scheduled arguments for later this week. The setback comes with just 9 days left for the US midterms.<h2>Trouble of his "own making"</h2>The majority found that the Trump administration, by its "own making", created a time crunch by waiting until late in the election season and then improperly trying to rush District Judge David Carter. "That these proceedings encroach on the cusp of an election is a delay entirely of the United States' own making," wrote Judge Gabriel Sanchez, a Biden appointee and one of the two judges in the majority. The other was Judge Mark Bennett, a Trump pick.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-dead-for-years-paedophile-jeffrey-epstein-finds-mention-in-over-500-campaign-ads-texas-alone-spent-10-million-1792839624663">US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million</a>Judge Sanchez noted that ballots began going out on Oct. 1, and the Justice Department waited weeks to file its lawsuit. Notably, some ballots have already been tallied, including those of alleged noncitizens. He also said the administration's demand of state election officials to sequester the ballots until citizenship is redetermined was likely impossible to carry out.Judge Patrick Bumatay, a Trump pick, dissented, arguing the federal government has the power to demand the ballots not be counted and that the Supremacy Clause lets the administration sue to enforce that. He called the emergency serious enough that the appeals court should have stepped in."We should've granted the federal government relief — federal law precludes California from commingling ballots likely cast by aliens with legitimate ballots, because it encourages and induces illegal voting," he wrote. "Stopping that practice for those identified as likely noncitizens is the bare minimum."<h2>A "welcome speed bump": Newsom responds</h2>California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the ruling "a welcome speed bump" for Trump's agenda and urged voters to punish the president at the polls."Vote early, go to a vote centre, put your ballot in a dropbox. If everyone who cares about democracy participates, this election won't be close — and none of Trump's lies or conspiracy theories will be able to call that result, and the will of people, into doubt," he added.A single district judge in Florida recently ruled that the federal law barring noncitizens from voting was unconstitutional. That decision is on appeal, and no other court has adopted that reasoning.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-us-midterm-bribe-5-000-dividend-1-2-trillion-promise-fiscal-hawks-and-the-voters-who-want-the-cheque-but-don-t-expect-it-1792228505050">US Midterms: Trump doubles down on $5,000 dividend as economists call it a 'half-baked political scheme'. Can a Republican win guarantee it?</a><h2>How the 20,000 names were found</h2>The 20,000 names identified by the federal government are far fewer than the 190,000 names Homeland Security said it spotted over the summer.The smaller tally came from taking a list of California voters, running it through third-party databases to match names to identities, then checking them in government files. DHS's citizenship agency looked for people with immigration files and then searched for evidence they had achieved citizenship. Those without such evidence were deemed good candidates to be noncitizens.That list was forwarded to Homeland Security Investigations, DHS's detective force, which reviewed it and produced the final list given to the state.State officials said they distrusted the process, pointing to previous DHS lists sent to other states that were found to have included actual citizens as potential noncitizens. Judge Sanchez, in Monday's ruling, said those problems likely persist.

A federal appeals court has refused to force California to sequester 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration says were likely cast by noncitizens, ruling 2-1 that the government waited too long to bring the case. All you need to know.

A federal appeals court on Monday (Oct 26) refused to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots that President Donald Trump's administration says were likely cast by noncitizens, ruling that the government did not give the lower court enough time to weigh the case. The 2-1 decision sends the matter back to the district judge, who has scheduled arguments for later this week. The setback comes with just 9 days left for the US midterms. Trouble of his "own making" The majority found that the Trump administration, by its "own making", created a time crunch by waiting until late in the election season and then improperly trying to rush District Judge David Carter. "That these proceedings encroach on the cusp of an election is a delay entirely of the United States' own making," wrote Judge Gabriel Sanchez, a Biden appointee and one of the two judges in the majority. The other was Judge Mark Bennett, a Trump pick. Also read | US Midterms 2026: Dead for years, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein finds mention in over 500 campaign ads; Texas alone spent $10 million Judge Sanchez noted that ballots began going out on Oct. 1, and the Justice Department waited weeks to file its lawsuit. Notably, some ballots have already been tallied, including those of alleged noncitizens. He also said the administration's demand of state election officials to sequester the ballots until citizenship is redetermined was likely impossible to carry out. Judge Patrick Bumatay, a Trump pick, dissented, arguing the federal government has the power to demand the ballots not be counted and that the Supremacy Clause lets the administration sue to enforce that. He called the emergency serious enough that the appeals court should have stepped in. "We should've granted the federal government relief — federal law precludes California from commingling ballots likely cast by aliens with legitimate ballots, because it encourages and induces illegal voting," he wrote. "Stopping that practice for those identified as likely noncitizens is the bare minimum." A "welcome speed bump": Newsom responds California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the ruling "a welcome speed bump" for Trump's agenda and urged voters to punish the president at the polls. "Vote early, go to a vote centre, put your ballot in a dropbox. If everyone who cares about democracy participates, this election won't be close — and none of Trump's lies or conspiracy theories will be able to call that result, and the will of people, into doubt," he added. A single district judge in Florida recently ruled that the federal law barring noncitizens from voting was unconstitutional. That decision is on appeal, and no other court has adopted that reasoning. Also read | US Midterms: Trump doubles down on $5,000 dividend as economists call it a 'half-baked political scheme'. Can a Republican win guarantee it? How the 20,000 names were found The 20,000 names identified by the federal government are far fewer than the 190,000 names Homeland Security said it spotted over the summer. The smaller tally came from taking a list of California voters, running it through third-party databases to match names to identities, then checking them in government files. DHS's citizenship agency looked for people with immigration files and then searched for evidence they had achieved citizenship. Those without such evidence were deemed good candidates to be noncitizens. That list was forwarded to Homeland Security Investigations, DHS's detective force, which reviewed it and produced the final list given to the state. State officials said they distrusted the process, pointing to previous DHS lists sent to other states that were found to have included actual citizens as potential noncitizens. Judge Sanchez, in Monday's ruling, said those problems likely persist.

A federal appeals court has refused to force California to sequester 20,000 ballots that the Trump administration says were likely cast by noncitizens, ruling 2-1 that the government waited too long to bring the case. All you need to know.

Appeals court blocks Trump bid to block 20,000 ballots of suspected non-citizens in California. Here's why

A protester interrupted President Donald Trump during a rally in Mississippi, shouting, ‘shove that ballroom up your a**!’ in an angry protest against his controversial White House renovations. As Trump travels across the country to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, his public appearances have faced repeated interruptions from protesters, including in traditionally Republican strongholds. The pattern continued Monday when Trump visited Corinth, Mississippi.&nbsp;Speaking in a notably hoarse voice, Trump was discussing Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) when the incident occurred. He told the crowd, “At the last, in the last short period of time, we took in over a million jobs. Over a million jobs! I say, ‘I can’t help Cindy Hyde-Smith any better than that.’ I don’t have to stay up here any longer, and what I’ve been doing in the past is walking off the stage to the consternation — ”&nbsp;As Trump continued his remarks, the protester could be heard interrupting him. The president attempted to carry on, saying, “To the consternation of the people that protect us.” The heckler then shouted, “Shove that ballroom up your a**!” prompting boos from the crowd. Trump responded to the protester by saying, “Oh, go home!” before repeating, “Go home. Go home.”<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump is heckled for a third time at his speech in Mississippi:

&quot;SHOVE THAT BALLROOM UP YOUR FAT ASS!!&quot; https://t.co/cpFe20w6MM&mdash; Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) <a href="https://x.com/HQNewsNow/status/2114878550163530043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-democrat-annie-andrews-gains-bipartisan-backing-against-trump-s-pick-darline-graham-in-south-carolina-senate-race-1793059432542">US midterms 2026: Democrat Annie Andrews gains bipartisan backing against Trump's pick Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate race</a>&nbsp;"President Trump is a builder at heart and has an extraordinary eye for detail. The President and the Trump White House are fully committed to working with the appropriate organizations to preserving the special history of the White House while building a beautiful ballroom that can be enjoyed by future Administrations and generations of Americans to come," said White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

Donald Trump was heckled at a Mississippi rally over controversial White House ballroom renovations, prompting boos from the crowd and a sharp response

A protester interrupted President Donald Trump during a rally in Mississippi, shouting, ‘shove that ballroom up your a**!’ in an angry protest against his controversial White House renovations. As Trump travels across the country to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, his public appearances have faced repeated interruptions from protesters, including in traditionally Republican strongholds. The pattern continued Monday when Trump visited Corinth, Mississippi. Speaking in a notably hoarse voice, Trump was discussing Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) when the incident occurred. He told the crowd, “At the last, in the last short period of time, we took in over a million jobs. Over a million jobs! I say, ‘I can’t help Cindy Hyde-Smith any better than that.’ I don’t have to stay up here any longer, and what I’ve been doing in the past is walking off the stage to the consternation — ” As Trump continued his remarks, the protester could be heard interrupting him. The president attempted to carry on, saying, “To the consternation of the people that protect us.” The heckler then shouted, “Shove that ballroom up your a**!” prompting boos from the crowd. Trump responded to the protester by saying, “Oh, go home!” before repeating, “Go home. Go home.” Watch the video here

Trump faced a heckler at a Mississippi rally who shouted about his controversial White House ballroom renovations, prompting boos and a sharp response

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