Global Chaos Inc protest network grows to 101 groups, plans new demonstrations

Democrats appeared poised to take control of the U.S. House in the midterm elections, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump after two turbulent years. The outcome would give Democrats power to block legislation and investigate the administration, reshaping the final two years of Trump's term.

Iran is preparing a “maximum deterrence” plan to counter any new attack, according to live coverage. The move signals Tehran’s effort to raise the cost of military action amid heightened regional tensions. It matters because any new strike or retaliation could escalate into a wider conflict.

Canva announced layoffs affecting 22 percent of its workforce alongside broader company changes. The move makes the design platform one of the larger tech firms to undertake a major staff reduction, affecting many employees and signaling continued cost-cutting across the sector.

US midterm elections will give voters a chance to pass judgment on President Trump’s second term and decide the balance of power in Congress. The results could constrain or strengthen Trump’s agenda and signal the national political mood ahead of the next presidential race.

Voters in Texas are casting ballots in a Senate contest that has become the costliest in US history, with spending driven by national groups and out-of-state donors. The race is a key test of whether Democrats can compete in a long Republican-held state and will help decide the balance of power in the Senate.