World news briefing: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Written automatically from international headlines. Each line links to its source.
Democrats seize control of Congress in US midterms, humiliating Donald Trump. The Independent ↗ Al Jazeera ↗
Angry Republicans blame Trump for the midterm defeat, calling it a disaster. BBC ↗
Vance questions Iran war strategy after polls show a major debacle. Al Jazeera ↗
US urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners. BBC ↗
King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address. BBC ↗
Brazil publishes first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. The Guardian ↗
Zelensky gives Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefire. BBC ↗
Danish students join European protest wave against education funding cuts. Al Jazeera ↗
Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nations. BBC ↗
Secret police files released in Hungary, 37 years after communism fell. BBC ↗
Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack, suspected largest in history. BBC ↗
China disputes reports of artillery shell found in Papua New Guinea. BBC ↗
Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp. BBC ↗
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