Iran prepares maximum deterrence plan against possible new attack

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.

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.

Google said there is no way to use its Search engine without artificial intelligence. The statement signals that AI is now embedded across its core search product, which is used by billions of people. It matters because it affects how users access information and raises questions about choice, accuracy, and privacy.