Why the US midterms matter even if you don’t live in America
From military aid and sanctions to trade and tariffs, the US midterms could shape decisions that affect millions.
Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh
Authorities evacuate 180,000 people as storm causes flooding, disrupting flights and train schedules.
NBA: Portland Blazers prevail in battle of unbeatens against LA Lakers
Portland beat Lakers, while Jayson Tatum lifts Celtics over Nets and Knicks avert 0-4 start with win against Pistons.
Trump v Obama – which president has the star power to get out the vote?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith followed the current and former presidents as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.
How Kane defied doubters to become world’s best
Harry Kane is the humble ‘anti-superstar’ who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d’Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision again over Israel participation
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing “sensitivities” over Israel’s participation.
‘I would do it again’ – Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
A simple daily fiber supplement reduced arthritis pain and improved strength
A new clinical trial suggests that a simple daily fiber supplement could significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain, improve muscle strength, and make the body less
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have helped ants conquer the world
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have set the stage for ants to conquer the planet, with a surprising boost from “jumping genes” hidden
Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip
Apple has announced refreshes for the iMac and the entry-level, 14-inch MacBook Pro. Both machines are getting the M6 chip, which was introduced in the
South Carolina’s measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks
Since measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000, the country’s occasional cases have come mainly from international travelers—visitors from far-flung places where the
James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final days
Voter enthusiasm in Lubbock, a Texas city of fewer than 300,000, underscored the stakes of a close Senate race in what Democrats call their best
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Democratic candidate in Alaska governor’s race
The Republican senator endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins over Trump-backed Bernadette Wilson a week before Election Day.
GOP senator torpedoes Trump-backed candidate a week before Election Day: report
A Republican senator who has repeatedly clashed with President Tweety McTreason just undercut his pick in a closely watched governor’s race. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)