Iranians say the outcome of the US midterm elections makes little difference to their view of Washington, as demonstrators gathered outside the former US embassy in Tehran to mark the anniversary of the 1979 hostage crisis.

School principal Baqeri said that whoever comes to power in the United States follows the same approach.

Footage shows what Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says is the targeting and downing of a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

The IRGC claimed the incident took place on Wednesday, describing it as the 56th drone of this model it had brought down.

Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured a fifth consecutive term, defeating Republican challenger John Nagel in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Celebrating her victory, Omar said she had received a “resounding mandate” from voters and vowed that she would not allow Donald Trump to silence her.

Democrat James Talarico celebrates his projected victory in the Texas Senate race, declaring "Tonight, we defeated Goliath" in his victory speech in Austin.

The former schoolteacher and Presbyterian seminarian campaigned on what he described as a "politics of love", in a result projected to deal a historic blow to Republicans in the traditionally conservative state.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, according to media projections. His victory comes as Democrats secure control of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, giving them greater power to challenge Donald Trump's agenda and investigate his administration

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appoints Carlos Cuerpo as transport minister after Oscar Puente resigned following the deadly train crash in Toledo.

Cuerpo, who previously served as deputy minister, takes over the portfolio as authorities continue investigating the disaster.

Sanchez said Puente resigned out of empathy for the victims, consistency and political dignity, adding that he accepted the decision with gratitude and respect.

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."

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."

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".

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."