From Musk's $500 Million To Soros's $102 Million: How Billionaires Are Bankrolling The US Midterms

US midterms 2026 LIVE updates: Explosions reported in Iran after Trump raises doubts about further strikes in final pitch to voters; Republican control of House and Senate under threat from Democrats

Americans head to the polls soon in elections that could have big ramifications for the second half of Trump’s presidency. Follow our coverage.

India-US Trade Deal Among 127 'Promises Kept' By Trump, Says White House Ahead Of Midterms

The White House has included the India-US interim trade agreement among 127 fulfilled promises by Trump, also claiming peace in eight conflicts.

US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says

US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island, oil prices rise as fears of renewed conflict and disruptions mount

The US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island have pushed oil prices up 0.5% in early Asian trading. The attacks have revived concerns over an escalation of the conflict and prolonged disruption to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

UK adventurer returns home after 28-year trek around the world

Bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal shooting by National Guard in Memphis

Tennessee prosecutors have released video of National Guard troops pointing their handguns at a man as he lay dying on a Memphis sidewalk last summer after a guard member shot him in the back

Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island

From Musk's $500 Million To Soros's $102 Million: How Billionaires Are Bankrolling The US Midterms

According to OpenSecrets, total spending on the 2026 US midterms is projected to reach $11.9 billion, around 30% higher than the previous midterm record set in 2022.

Trump sees Supreme Court shoot down his election case hours before midterm voting starts: Live updates

The president awkwardly referred to the iconic Washington, D.C. landmark as ‘a massive piece of pool’

The Nation’s Oldest Road Racetrack Starts a Big, Costly Face-Lift

New owners at Willow Springs in California have major plans for the once-spartan track, hoping to lure expensive supercars and their wealthy drivers.

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack

US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack

US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.