Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, his second conviction under Beijing's national security law. The case is seen by critics as further evidence of the crackdown on Hong Kong's once-vibrant pro-democracy movement, with Wong, 30, among hundreds detained under the law.

Democrats have won both the House and Senate, seizing full control of Congress for the first time since 2023. The sweeping midterm victory also saw several candidates make history in their respective states, reshaping the balance of power in Washington.

Ukraine says bodycam footage shows a deadly Russian 'double-tap' bombing on a village, where an initial strike was followed by a second attack. At least 40 people were killed and up to 30 more may still be trapped under rubble, according to Kyiv.

Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House after Democrats retook control of Congress. The position places him second in the presidential line of succession, and he has signaled plans to focus on affordability and oversight of the Trump administration.

House Speaker Mike Johnson will step down from his leadership role following what the piece calls a 'bruising defeat' for Republicans in Tuesday's elections. His decision not to stay on as minority leader marks a significant shift in House GOP leadership heading into the new Congress.

Vice President Vance delivered an unusually blunt critique of the Republican election defeat, attributing it in part to the Iran war. The remarks represent one of the sharpest public breaks with a sitting president in recent memory, highlighting tension within the administration over the midterm losses.

Democrat Annie Andrews declared a historic victory in South Carolina's U.S. Senate race, marking a major political shift in the traditionally red state. She is sharing her top priorities following the win, signaling what voters can expect from her agenda. The result is being seen as part of a broader 'blue wave' sweeping the state's elections.

Nancy Lacore has declared victory in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, flipping a seat that represents a significant shift in the state's political landscape. This win is part of a larger pattern of Democratic gains across South Carolina in this election cycle.

A recount may be looming in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District race, suggesting an extremely close contest with the outcome still uncertain. This adds to the drama of an election night that has already upended expectations in several South Carolina races.

Two U.S. airmen died in 'non-hostile' incidents while supporting operations against Iran, pushing the American death toll since the conflict began to 23. The rising toll underscores the human cost of the ongoing confrontation with Iran even outside direct combat deaths.

Report indicates an unpopular Iran war contributed to Republican losses in the midterms, triggering internal recriminations at the Pentagon. The fallout suggests significant political consequences for the administration's handling of the conflict and could reshape defense leadership and strategy going forward.

The U.S. Air Force is soliciting industry proposals to mass-produce the Extended Range Attack Munition, a new cruise missile intended for Ukraine. The move signals continued U.S. investment in expanding long-range strike capabilities to support Ukraine's war effort.