A Democratic candidate has secured a victory in the United States Senate race for South Carolina, marking the first time in almost three decades that the seat will be held by a member of the party.
The outcome emerged during the recent midterm elections, where the opposing Republican party suffered a significant defeat in the contest.
Additional information regarding the election results and subsequent political reactions is anticipated as the story continues to unfold.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
US voters, their Australian partners and British spectators crowd around pub TVs to watch the historic election results roll in On the second floor of a Sydney pub, the mood shifts from nervous, browser-refreshing anxiety to champagne-popping within a matter of hours. More than 100 US expats and election enthusiasts pack into the function space at the Keg and Brew in the inner-east suburb of Surry Hills to watch the midterm results roll in. Continue reading...
European Commission will hold talks with the US, France, Germany, Britain, Nato, and the World Bank With most eyes still on the US this morning, Brussels is quietly getting on with the task of leading on discussions about the next round of support for Ukraine. The European Commission will hold talks with the US, France, Germany, Britain, Nato, and the World Bank, looking what can be done to help Kyiv throughout the winter and how to support the US-led peace process with the upcoming negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Continue reading...
Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.
Republicans in Texas are trying to make sense of how they lost to the Democrats for the first time in almost 40 years.
Democrat Troy Jackson unseats Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine
Government lawyers argued that social media use posed risks to children, and action is needed to protect them.