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The US midterm elections will put President Donald Trump’s power and the country’s constitutional safeguards under renewed scrutiny, with control of Congress, the conduct of election officials and acceptance of the result all at stake. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, leaving the House and potentially the Senate within reach of Democrats. The result will determine how far Congress is prepared to challenge the administration, but it will not by itself settle the wider struggle over presidential authority. US midterm elections test the checks on presidential power Efforts by the administration to reshape election procedures have already met…

Hallmark stars Sarah Drew and Peter Porte have visited the Nederlander Theatre to support Juan Pablo Di Pace during his Broadway debut in Schmigadoon! Di Pace, 47, is appearing as Doc in the Tony-winning musical for a limited run, taking over from original cast member Ivan Hernandez during his scheduled four-week leave of absence. His performances are due to continue until Sunday November 22. The production, initially planned as a limited Broadway engagement, has been extended through April 2027 following demand and is now considered an open-ended run. Drew and Porte attended the show during Di Pace’s first week. Drew…

No fingerprints were taken from the steering wheel of a ride-on mower allegedly used to conceal the body of Frances Crawford, a Brisbane Supreme Court trial has heard. Robert Crawford, 49, denies murdering his wife at their property in Upper Lockyer, near Toowoomba, on 29 July 2024. Prosecutors allege he strangled her before placing her body beside the mower at the foot of a retaining wall. Senior Constable Matthew Fender, who photographed the scene, confirmed during cross-examination that the steering wheel had not been examined for fingerprints. Asked by Crawford’s barrister, Saul Holt KC, whether he had been told the…

Charlie Mullins will not be stripped of his OBE after the Honours Forfeiture Committee dropped a second investigation into comments he made about Channel migrants. The businessman had been reported by a member of the public, who alleged that a post on X was racist. Mr Mullins said his reference to “the jungle” meant migrant camps in northern France, including the former Calais Jungle. His post, written during a discussion about the small boats crisis, said: “Paying tax does not bother me I’ve paid over £ 100 m in personal tax in my lifetime.” It continued: “What bothers me what…

European airfares could rise by up to 20% next year as the Iran war drives up fuel costs, Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, has warned. The prediction threatens to make summer trips around Europe more expensive for Americans, who made nearly 24 million visits to the continent in 2025. O’Leary said travellers should consider booking early rather than waiting for lower fares. Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers, expects fares across the region to increase by about 10%, and potentially by as much as 20%, during the coming year. Ryanair’s fuel costs set to rise The airline has…

Hollywood stars promoted voting on Election Day 2026, sharing photos of themselves displaying stickers and other signs of civic participation. Brie Larson was pictured showing an “I Voted” sticker, while Chris Pratt gave a thumbs-up with his sticker displayed on his cap. Love Island USA star Serena Page also joined the Election Day activity, posing with her sticker while enjoying the sunshine. The images featured a mixture of major film and television names alongside reality TV personalities, with voting selfies becoming a prominent part of the day’s celebrity coverage.

Punters braved rainy conditions at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup, with Trustyourinstinct among the favourites for the 3pm main race. The race meeting was being followed live as crowds gathered at the Melbourne track for Australia’s headline racing event.

Russian singer Yulia Volkova appeared markedly different during a recent t.A.T.u. performance in Mexico, prompting fans to comment on her changed appearance as she reunited with bandmate Lena Katina to perform their hit All The Things She Said. Volkova, 41, rose to international fame as a teenager after the duo’s controversial music video presented them as a schoolgirl couple kissing in the rain. The pair later acknowledged that the lesbian relationship was a marketing device created for shock value. During the Mexican performance, fans drew attention to Volkova’s fuller-looking lips, more prominent cheekbones, slimmer nose and pointed chin. She also…

Higher utility bills have become the latest inflation shock for many Russians, adding to the pressure on household budgets. The increase in costs has made essential household services a fresh concern for people across Russia as they contend with rising prices.

Johnny Depp returned as Ebenezer Scrooge to surprise unsuspecting New Yorkers during a visit to Bryant Park ahead of the release of Ebenezer. The 63-year-old actor appeared in full costume and make-up on Monday night, 2 November, reviving the character for the promotional appearance. Footage showed Depp taking Christmas biscuits before throwing them to the ground, knocking over a Christmas tree and arguing with people in the square. It is the latest occasion on which Depp has stepped back into one of his characters to surprise the public. He previously appeared as Scrooge at Comic-Con in July. Johnny Depp’s Ebenezer…