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Abdul El-Sayed has been projected to win Michigan’s Senate race, making him the first Muslim senator in the country after defeating Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed had secured 52.3% of the vote, compared with 45.7% for Rogers, with 94.4% of ballots counted, NBC News reported. The latest figures put El-Sayed on 2,431,112 votes, while Rogers had received 2,123,522. The third candidate, Lydia Christensen, had taken 1% of the vote. The closely fought contest was overshadowed in its final days by the decision of Democratic representative Haley Stevens to withdraw her endorsement of El-Sayed and support Rogers instead. Stevens endorsed the Republican…

Scott Parker has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal to become West Ham’s head coach, with the former Hammers captain tasked with leading the club’s bid to return to the Premier League after Nuno Espirito Santo’s departure. Parker brings a proven record of winning promotion from the Championship. He achieved it with Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley, navigating the pressure attached to three clubs expecting an immediate return to the top flight. His latest success came with Burnley in 2025, when they finished the season with 100 points. Parker’s side conceded only 16 goals — a rate of 0.33 per game — and…

Democrats have seized control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a sweeping setback to President Donald Trump and reshaping the political landscape for the final two years of his term. The party made gains deep into Republican territory, flipping at least seven Senate seats in states including Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. The result ends the Republicans’ control of Washington and sets the stage for a period of divided government. In the House of Representatives, Democrats won more than two dozen districts, including some that backed Mr Trump…

Telstra customers across Australia were left confused after delayed missed-call alerts and voicemail notifications arrived together because of an issue with the company’s MessageBank service. Telstra said the problem had been resolved by 5.45pm AWST on Wednesday, after acknowledging that some customers had received multiple notifications at once. “We are aware of some customers receiving a number of delayed missed call and voicemail notifications arriving all at once,” the telecommunications company said in a statement posted to X. “This is due to an issue with our MessageBank service earlier today, which has now been fixed. We are sorry for how…

Sadiq Khan has welcomed the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections, describing the result as a rejection of Donald Trump’s “damaging and divisive politics”. The London Mayor, who has been engaged in a long-running feud with the US president, was among Labour and Liberal Democrat figures celebrating after the Republicans lost control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Posting on social media, Mr Khan said the Democrats’ campaign had focused on “hope, unity and supporting families with the cost of living”. He called their success a “huge victory” and said it represented “a true rejection”…

Democrats have seized control of Congress after voters delivered a rebuke to Donald Trump’s agenda in the midterm elections. The result gives the Democratic Party the lead in both the Senate and the House, marking a significant setback for the Trump administration.

Alexa Curtin, the daughter of Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lynne Curtin, has been charged with possessing drug paraphernalia after allegedly being found with an opium pipe at a fast-food restaurant in Fullerton, California. Court documents state that Curtin was cited on 21 July at a Jack in the Box restaurant, about 30 miles from her mother’s home. Police allegedly found the pipe while speaking to her. The case is a misdemeanour charge for possession of drug paraphernalia. The citation listed Curtin as homeless. Curtin has previously spoken about her struggles with drugs. Earlier this year, she said she…

Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel remains in contact with Bayern Munich, with the German club still in contention for his signature, according to reports. The 16-year-old forward is attracting interest from several leading European clubs, with Bayern understood to be among the three strongest contenders for the JJ Gabriel transfer. Bayern Munich maintain interest in JJ Gabriel Reports indicate that Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund has expressed admiration for Gabriel, while the club’s focus on developing young players is understood to be central to its interest. Christian Falk, the Bild journalist, has reportedly confirmed that Bayern remain in contact with…

Supporters of Xavier Becerra erupted in cheers at his election night gathering in West Sacramento after the Associated Press projected the Democrat had won California’s governor’s race. Celebrations broke out at Drake’s: The Barn, where supporters chanted Mr Becerra’s name as the result was announced. His victory will see him succeed term-limited governor Gavin Newsom and take charge of the most populous state in the US. Mr Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator and adviser to former British prime minister David Cameron. The Associated Press later reported that Mr Becerra had won the contest. The result…

Democrats are projected to take full control of Congress in the 2026 US midterm elections after flipping dozens of Republican-held seats in the House and at least seven Senate contests. The party is projected to hold 225 seats in the House of Representatives to the Republicans’ 137, with 73 races still to be called. Democrats overturned more than two dozen districts, including some that backed Republican president Donald Trump by double-digit margins in 2024. In the Senate, Democrats are projected to have 54 seats against 44 for Republicans, with two contests outstanding. Their gains included Kansas, which has not elected…