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Amy Klobuchar has won the Minnesota governor’s race, becoming the first woman to hold the office after defeating Republican state House Speaker Lisa Demuth. The Democratic senator will succeed Tim Walz, who announced in January that he would not seek an unprecedented third term. Ms Klobuchar entered the contest after Mr Walz’s decision. Fraud scandal shaped Minnesota governor race The election was dominated by a fraud scandal involving state-run social services programmes intended to provide food, shelter, healthcare and childcare. Dozens of people have been convicted of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from the schemes. Federal prosecutors have estimated…

The World Health Organization has approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines designed to target the Bundibugyo strain, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles the largest outbreak in its history. The virus has killed more than 5,300 people, most of them in the DRC, since May. A total of 10,444 cases have been confirmed, according to the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Public health agencies have struggled to contain the outbreak because there are no vaccines or treatments specifically designed for the Bundibugyo strain, which has a fatality rate of 50 per cent. WHO expert…

McDonald’s has reported mixed third-quarter results, with falling traffic at its US restaurants pushing domestic same-store sales into a slight decline, although the performance was better than analysts had expected. Sales at US restaurants open for at least 13 months fell by 0.2%, compared with the 0.5% decline forecast by analysts. Shares rose by about 6% in afternoon trading. Chief executive Chris Kempczinski said the company was encouraged by an improvement in the US business as the quarter progressed after changes to its value offering. Chief financial officer Ian Borden said US same-store sales returned to growth in September after…

A stranger used influencer Liam Fitzgerald’s mobile phone to call 911 after finding him injured beside a motorcycle in Miramar, Florida, following a crash on 30 October. Audio from the emergency call captures the man telling a dispatcher that he had been driving home when he noticed the motorcycle in grass. He stopped to investigate and found Fitzgerald lying on the ground. “I’m glad I saw him,” the caller said as emergency crews were sent to the scene. He then pleaded with the dispatcher: “Please, please be quick.” The caller remained with Fitzgerald while waiting for police and revealed that…

Trey Nyoni became Liverpool’s second-youngest Champions League goalscorer after marking his first senior goal for the club against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul. The 19-year-old midfielder struck in the 25th minute, meeting a loose ball with a first-time volley from the edge of the penalty area to put Liverpool ahead. Nyoni’s effort came after Rio Ngumoha had beaten several challenges before his initial attempt was blocked. Dominik Szoboszlai then kept the move alive with a cross, which Fenerbahçe could only direct towards Nyoni. The shot took a slight deflection on its way past goalkeeper Ederson, but the goal secured Nyoni a place…

Democrats have seized control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a sweeping rebuke to President Donald Trump and ending Republican dominance in Washington. The result gives Democrats control of the House of Representatives and Senate from January, setting up two years of divided government and a major challenge to the final half of Mr Trump’s presidency. The party’s gains reached deep into traditionally Republican territory, with victories in states including South Carolina, Texas and Kansas. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/9c5c4c5283f58b1ae0786e2f410c21a0)) Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader from New York, is expected to become the first Black Speaker of the…

The fate of beleaguered retail giant David Jones could be decided today, as the company faces a potentially decisive moment. The outcome remains uncertain, but a decision on the future of David Jones may be reached before the day is over.

The US stock market surged on Wednesday as investors assessed the impact of the Democrats’ sweeping victories in the midterm congressional elections. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 1,500 points, or 2.9 per cent, in afternoon trading, putting it on course for its biggest gain of the year. The S&P 500 rose 1.7 per cent, while the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite gained 1.8 per cent. Democrats’ control of both the House of Representatives and Senate is expected to increase political gridlock, particularly as President Trump has threatened to use his veto power against legislation he opposes. Analysts said that…

Democratic control of the US House of Representatives is set to trigger a series of investigations into Donald Trump, his family and his administration during the final two years of his second term. House committees will change hands in January, giving Democrats the power to demand documents and launch inquiries. Robert Garcia, the California congressman expected to chair the Oversight Committee, has warned Republicans to “lawyer up”. Democrats have pledged to examine the business interests of Mr Trump, his sons Don Jr and Eric, and his son-in-law Jared Kushner. Areas of interest include family cryptocurrency ventures, Don Jr’s venture capital…

Donald Trump has blamed Fox News for Republican losses in the midterm elections, turning on the network in a series of posts as Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress. The president accused Fox of giving too much airtime to Democratic opponents, writing on Truth Social that it “bears responsibility for these losses by constantly and consistently putting on the Dumocrat opposition”. Democrats won seats in states usually considered favourable to Republicans, including Texas, South Carolina and Kansas. Trump also pointed to a fall in Fox News’ ratings as evidence that the broadcaster was losing viewers. “FoxNews Ratings are…