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South Africa’s ANC Trails Its Past Municipal Performance as Early Votes Are Counted

Early South African municipal results show a sharp drop for the ANC, but counting continues and coalition outcomes remain undecided.

1 hour ago

The Associated Press and Reuters projected Democratic control of both chambers of Congress after Tuesday's elections.

Nov. 4, 2026

Voters are deciding 145 state ballot measures on abortion, voting rules, congressional maps and other policies during the 2026 midterms.

Nov. 3, 2026

Polls close in waves across the country Tuesday, but mail-ballot counting and state rules mean some midterm results may take days.

Nov. 3, 2026

Americans vote in the 2026 midterms as election officials address localized disruptions and federal monitoring draws scrutiny.

Nov. 3, 2026

Xi Jinping and Oman's sultan called for safe shipping and diplomacy in the Gulf during a Beijing meeting on November 2.

Nov. 2, 2026

Ukraine says Russia used a six-day humanitarian ceasefire to strengthen positions near Oleshky; the Kremlin has not confirmed the accusation.

Nov. 2, 2026

Iran says indirect contacts with Washington continue after talks with Qatari mediators ended without a breakthrough on November 2.

Nov. 2, 2026

A guide to the November 3 midterms: control of Congress, closely watched Senate races and why some results may take longer to count.

Nov. 2, 2026

USPS is using extra staffing, sweeps and ballot handling measures to move election mail before the November 3 midterms.

Nov. 2, 2026