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Polling times for the 2026 midterm election will vary widely across the United States, with voting beginning as early as 5am Eastern Time in Vermont and continuing until noon in Hawaii on Tuesday, November 3. Millions of Americans are expected to vote in person, while more than 57 million people have already cast ballots through early voting. Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia offer early voting, with Alabama, Mississippi and New Hampshire the exceptions. Eight states and Washington DC automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter, although voters can generally still choose to vote in person. Anyone…

Andy Burnham fell while playing cricket in Antigua as the Prime Minister faced mounting pressure over his plans to apologise for Britain’s role in the slave trade. Mr Burnham stumbled as he attempted a risky single between the wickets at Pigotts cricket ground, where he had joined local players and met the former West Indies captain Sir Viv Richards. The incident came during the Commonwealth Heads of Government summit, where slavery reparations are expected to be a major issue. The King is due to address the subject with what has been described as “unflinching honesty”. After batting, Mr Burnham joked:…

Brazil’s post-election market shock has clouded the country’s path towards cheaper credit, raising uncertainty over the financial outlook after the vote. The market reaction threatens to complicate efforts to reduce borrowing costs, leaving the prospects for more affordable credit less clear in the aftermath of the election.

A Delta passenger removed from a plane at New York’s JFK Airport was filmed shouting “I’m f***ing strong” and “I love myself” as two Port Authority police officers escorted him from the aircraft. Jerome Anixter, 60, is shown resisting the officers as they attempt to move him along the aisle past startled passengers. He can be heard shouting: “I’m f***ing strong! I’m strong as f***!” One officer tells Anixter that he is not helping himself, prompting him to repeatedly respond: “I love myself!” Passengers applaud after he is finally taken through the aircraft’s exit. Police arrested Anixter on charges of…

Liverpool and Manchester United have been encouraged in their pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who is increasingly expected to leave Selhurst Park next summer. The 22-year-old attracted significant interest during the previous transfer window, but Palace rejected approaches and chose to keep him. That position could change in 2027 as Wharton enters the final two years of his contract. Several leading clubs continue to monitor the England midfielder, with Chelsea and Real Madrid also understood to have tracked his situation. Manchester City made an approach during the summer, although Palace turned it down. Adam Wharton transfer could spark…

New figures show that 65 per cent of Western Australia’s workforce has experienced at least one recruitment nightmare, highlighting the difficulties faced by job hunters during the hiring process. The findings point to widespread problems with recruitment in WA, including candidates being left without a response after applying for roles.

American voters are deciding control of Congress, 36 governorships and a wide range of major policy measures in the 2026 midterm elections. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 Senate seats are being contested, while voters in states including California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Missouri, Idaho and Virginia are also considering proposals on tax, abortion rights, electoral rules and redistricting. Midterm elections take place halfway through a president’s four-year term. Although the president is not on the ballot, they often become a test of public support for the administration and the party controlling Washington. House…

The 2027 Asia Cup has been postponed for almost a year because of the escalating crisis in the Middle East, with the tournament now scheduled to take place from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. The competition was due to be hosted by Saudi Arabia and begin in less than two months. The rescheduling follows a renewed conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement after a four-year lull. Saudi Arabia’s major airports are operating reduced services after a missile attack by the Houthis on Riyadh airport reportedly killed 13 people. The disruption has raised logistical and safety concerns…

Lisandro Martínez has reportedly agreed personal terms with Atlético Madrid as the Manchester United defender’s possible departure in 2027 moves closer, although the claim has not been confirmed by either club. The Argentina international’s contract is due to expire next summer, but United hold an option to extend the 28-year-old’s deal until 2028. That leaves the club with an important decision over whether to protect his value or allow his future to remain unresolved. Martínez’s Atlético Madrid interest remains under scrutiny North Bank Insider has reported that Martínez has reached an agreement in principle with Atlético and wants to complete…

Wegovy will be available in tablet form in Australia after the Therapeutic Goods Administration approved an oral version of the weight-loss treatment for eligible patients. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk said it was “working to bring the new treatment option” to eligible Australians later in the year and would provide further updates. The TGA has approved registration of the Wegovy oral tablet in strengths of 1.5mg, 4mg, 9mg and 25mg. A Department of Health spokesman said the indications were consistent with those already approved for the injectable formulation. Wegovy, along with similar medicines including Ozempic and Mounjaro, is currently available only as…