Iranian regime targeted teenage twins amid widening death campaign

Al Jazeera assesses the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 US midterm elections. The results shape control of Congress and the political landscape ahead of the 2028 presidential race. The analysis highlights which candidates, parties and groups gained or lost influence.

Hackers have targeted freezer systems used to store blood in France, disrupting the cold chain that keeps donations viable and forcing authorities to secure supplies. No culprit has been confirmed, and speculation is mounting over who is behind the intrusion and whether it was aimed at health infrastructure. The incident matters because blood products are perishable and any sustained disruption could affect hospitals and patients.

Donald Trump said he has no regrets about the Iran war and argued it was justified, even as polling suggested public disapproval. His remarks signal that he will defend the conflict politically despite negative public opinion, which could shape debate over U.S. policy and accountability.

Al Jazeera examines whether Donald Trump is politically weakened after his party lost both chambers of the US Congress. The analysis weighs his remaining influence against reduced legislative leverage and asks how much he can still shape policy and his party’s future.

Iran has displayed a banner reading “We will kill Trump,” according to The Guardian, amid heightened tensions with Washington. The report says the provocation could tempt President Trump to resume bombing, raising the risk of military escalation.