Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate seat, flipping it from Republicans

Keisha Lance Bottoms has won election as governor, making her the first Black woman elected to a governor's office in U.S. history. The result is a landmark in American politics and a significant breakthrough for Black women in executive leadership.

Australia’s High Court ruled that Uber must pay about $81 million in payroll tax and treated its drivers as employees for tax purposes, rejecting Uber’s contractor model. The decision is a major test of gig-economy classification and could raise costs and legal risks for Uber and similar platforms in Australia.

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.