Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'
He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won “in a landslide” if his name had been on the ballot.
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Celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures
Hugs, cheers and smiles broke out as the Democrats picked up a string of victories in Republican strongholds.
Rubio urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners
The US secretary of state also discusses laying the groundwork for ‘free, fair, and credible elections’.
Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas
The tech giant reports strong sales but admits “constraints” are affecting supplies of the iPhone Duo.
Voter voices: Trump's influence on US midterm voters
We asked voters whether they supported Trump in 2024, and how his performance in office is shaping their choices this time.
Who are the victims of the deadly Florida jet crash?
Sunday’s crash killed all nine people aboard, including a tech entrepreneur and his young family, as well as the 20-year-old copilot.
US midterms campaign 'shattering' spending records to be most expensive ever
The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn – BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.
Democrat Stevens defends endorsement switch to Republican Rogers two days before election
But she refuses to be drawn on her rationale for switching candidates in the closely-fought US Senate race.
Martha Stewart says she 'really screwed up' with homeless Halloween costume
The veteran lifestyle guru has deleted a photo of herself wearing torn clothes and dirt on her face.
What are Americans voting for in this election?
The BBC’s Maddie Gerber explains what’s on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.