Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in the Michigan Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, saying he is honoured to stand as the state's senator-elect.
In his victory speech in Detroit, El-Sayed also joked that Vice President JD Vance would be constitutionally required to swear him in this January, adding: "Wolverine one, Buckeye zero."
Loud celebrations erupt in Detroit as Democrats hail sweeping victories in key Michigan races, with supporters describing the results as "not just a wave, but a blue tsunami."
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Supporters of Democrat James Talarico erupt in celebration in Austin after he is projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas.
The victory would mark the first time a Democrat has won a Senate election in the traditionally Republican state since 1988.
One supporter declares: "Up and down the ballot Texas is turning blue, and it's about damn time."
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed draws thunderous applause during his victory speech in Detroit as he pays tribute to his wife, referring to her as "my bride for 20 years".
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson meets Farah, Jordan's AI-powered government digital spokesperson, during his visit to the ancient city of Petra.
More..A wild boar attacks an 'Israeli' settler in Ramallah in an unexpected turn of events. Local Palestinian sources have reported that wild boars have been deliberately released by settlers in Palestinian areas to terrorize residents and damage their farmland.
More..Hundreds of firefighters from 20 European countries take to the streets of Brussels, demanding greater investment in their services.
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Video shows fighting between Saudi-backed forces and Houthi fighters in Yemen's northeastern Al-Jawf province.
Government forces claimed to have captured the strategic Duhaidha mountain range, northeast of Al-Hazm, the Houthi-held provincial capital, following days of clashes.
More..Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari says Doha remains hopeful that an agreement can still be reached, creating conditions for more sustainable future negotiations and a lasting resolution to the crisis in the region.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says a resumption of fighting with the United States would benefit no one, stressing that his government is seeking to resolve the crisis through dialogue.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Pezeshkian says the Supreme Leader has granted the government additional powers to discuss issues that were previously considered off-limits.
More..Millions of Americans are casting ballots in midterm elections that could reshape the balance of power in Washington. With rising living costs and the war against Iran among the major issues facing voters, Democrats are seeking to retake the House and challenge Republican control of the Senate. In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in a closely watched Senate race.
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