Left-winger Elif Eralp shows vulnerability and is being harshly criticized for it. Our columnist notes: The right wing is launching another racist campaign ... Show more

Die Linke und Elif Eralp im Fokus, doch wo bleibt Ulrich Siegmund?
Key FactsAP reports El-Sayed win in Michigan Senate race
18 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • According to AP, 42-year-old Democrat El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate race against former Republican Representative Mike Rogers.

  • When he takes his seat in January, El-Sayed will become the first Muslim senator in the United States.

  • Representative Haley Stevens withdrew her support on Sunday after days of criticism and endorsed Mike Rogers.

  • The victory keeps Democrats in control of the seat held by retiring Senator Gary Peters.
  • “We don't want our money sent to do apartheid, or genocide, or war.”— Abdul El-Sayed said this in his victory speech, referring to his criticism of Israel's actions.
Democrats won full control of the U.S. Congress in a sweeping midterm rout on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) with a landslide of upsets that delivered a crushing ... Show more
Key FactsDemocrats win control of both chambers in midterms
17 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The governing party had lost both chambers in midterm elections only six times before.

  • Democrats captured Senate seats in Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maine, where Susan Collins’s 30-year tenure ended.

  • Gina Hinojosa became the first Latina governor of Texas, while James Talarico secured the state’s first Democratic Senate victory in over 30 years.

  • Trump told The New York Times he was willing to accept the election results and work with Democrats in Congress.
Key FactsTenerife confirms Jesus de Miguel's death after match collision
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Tenerife announced that de Miguel died at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

  • The 30-year-old suffered head and chest injuries in a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.

  • The referee sent Owono off before the match was abandoned.

  • Tenerife initially reported his condition as stable in hospital; early Tuesday, his neurological condition worsened.
  • “I am so sorry. Rest in peace, Jesus.”— Gerard Piqué, president of FC Andorra, wrote this on X in response to the announcement of Jesús de Miguel’s death.
Government formation in Berlin: SPD leader Klingbeil calls on the Left Party to expel anti-Semitic politicians
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Government formation in Berlin: SPD leader Klingbeil calls on the Left ...
Key FactsKlingbeil urges expulsions over antisemitism and clan ties
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Klingbeil called for politicians with antisemitic views and ties to clan milieus to be expelled, without naming Emde.

  • The Left’s caucus leadership discussed Vanessa Emde on November 3 but reached no decision.

  • The parties aim to conclude coalition negotiations in January; a draft agreement is expected at the start of 2027.

  • Before exploratory talks, the parties agreed on rules for antisemitic incidents; possible sanctions include expulsion from a caucus.
  • “There is no right for states to exist—people have a right to exist.”— Vanessa Emde, a Berlin politician with the Left Party, in an Instagram video about her statements on Israel and Palestine.
Key FactsJesus de Miguel: CD Tenerife striker dies at 30
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The 30-year-old forward died at 8 a.m. at Nuestra Senora de Candelaria University Hospital.

  • Goalkeeper Jesus Owono was immediately sent off for the forceful collision; de Miguel had entered in the 59th minute.

  • The referee abandoned the match after the collision with the score at 2-2.

  • Spanish media reported de Miguel suffered cardiac arrest in the ambulance en route to hospital; paramedics revived him.
  • There are no words of comfort; nothing can ease this immeasurable grief.
    — CD Tenerife issued these words in a statement following the death of Jesús de Miguel.
In South Africa, speaking out against corruption can be a death sentence. The country has a thriving marketplace of hitmen ... Show more
OpinionLetters to the Editor: Haley Stevens’ betrayal of the Democrats will stick to her career
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Letters to the Editor: Haley Stevens’ betrayal of the Democrats will stick ...
Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote: The first Black female governor, the first openly gay male senator and the first female ...
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Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed celebrated his victory by taking on Aipac and the special interests that poured millions into trying to defeat him ... Show more
Haley Stevens Says She Regrets ‘Original Endorsement’ Of Abdul El-Sayed In New Social Media Screed
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Haley Stevens Says She Regrets ‘Original Endorsement’ Of Abdul El-Sayed In ...
Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work
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Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses ...
Mehdi Hasan says Abdul El-Sayed’s midterms victory in Michigan sends a clear message that “the playbook of Islamophobia doesn’t work” in America ... Show more
Charges filed for sexual Assault against Palmer reported: Due to unconfirmed allegations of sexual harassment by a former city councilor, Tübingen's mayor ...
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Charges filed for sexual Assault against Palmer reported
Key FactsFormer councilor accuses Tübingen mayor Palmer of sexual harassment
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Former Tübingen councilor Samantha Hilsdorf (DIE PARTEI) made the allegation in a 17-page online statement.

  • In her statement, she alleges that Palmer touched her breasts against her will.

  • Palmer rejects the allegations and said he would consider taking legal action.

  • According to SWR, the pause in the honorary role came at the request of Minister-President Cem Özdemir (Greens).
  • “The allegations are baseless. I will fight them and am considering legal action.”— Boris Palmer, in a public statement responding to the allegations against him.
Mother and daughter killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities confirm : Conservation officers say more than one bear may have been involved in attack ...
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Mother and daughter killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities ...
Democrat James Talarico wins the Texas Senate race in a historic midterm upset, ending nearly 3 decades of Republican dominance ... Show more
EFCC, Australian police sign MoU to tackle cybercrime: EFCC chairman, Mr Olukoyede, noted that international cooperation had become necessary because financial ...
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EFCC, Australian police sign MoU to tackle cybercrime
3 dead, including responding deputy, in domestic violence shooting: Sheriff: The suspect is also deceased, authorities said.
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3 dead, including responding deputy, in domestic violence shooting: ...
Democrat James Talarico has pulled off a political upset in Texas. The 37-year-old former teacher and state legislator defeated Trump-backed Republican Ken ... Show more
🚨 All entrances to a popular Ipswich park were taped off by police this morning following reports of a serious sexual assault ... Show more
Hundreds of people gathered outside a National Guard building near Kiev on November 2 after reports claimed men were being held in a basement ... Show more
Bandits kill soldier, pregnant woman, abduct 15 residents: The attacks reportedly occurred around 4 p.m. on Tuesday in Kuka Sarkin Yamma and Ruwan-Zafi ...
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Bandits kill soldier, pregnant woman, abduct 15 residents
Authorities on Tuesday released the 911 call made by Kaylub Giamanco as he rushed to help during the October 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in ... Show more
She used to be the executive director of Downtown Daily Bread, a non-profit serving Harrisburg's homeless community. Treasurer stole $49K from Dauphin ... Show more

Treasurer stole $49K from Dauphin County nonprofit: police
Germany has never truly come to terms with the racist NSU murders: On November 4, 2011, the NSU exposed itself. 15 years later, authorities and society have ...
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Germany has never truly come to terms with the racist NSU murders
Writer and artist Janosch is dead
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Writer and artist Janosch is dead
Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ban: Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years ...
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Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ...
Investigations are underway following the death of a newborn in Calau. The mother has been arrested as a suspect. Pregnant women in distress can contact the ... Show more
Live Updates: Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject war, as Trump says he'd do it again
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Live Updates: Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject war ...