Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh during an official visit to Saudi Arabia.

The visit comes as Damascus considers whether to join a proposed defence alliance involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

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.

'Israeli' President Isaac Herzog condemns what he describes as racist remarks targeting the country's Arab minority during the election campaign.

His comments follow repeated allegations by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud involving Arab-majority electoral lists.

Herzog praised Arab citizens' contributions to 'Israel' and their desire to integrate into society, calling for respect and rejecting racist expressions.

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".