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29 October 2026

World

US voters head to polls for midterm elections on 3 Nov

Voting for the US midterm elections takes place on 3 November 2026, with every seat in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats up for election, along with many governorships and state and local offices. Nearly 27 million Americans had already cast ballots by 25 October through early voting or mail-in ballots. Voters will decide which party controls both chambers of Congress for the next two years, and Republicans currently hold both. Pennsylvania is described as a key swing state. Rising living costs and healthcare weigh on voters, according to reporting.

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Economy

French protests over education and living costs turn violent

Nationwide protests in France have brought clashes, looting and arson in several cities. French Interior Ministry figures put participation at about 410,000, while the CGT union estimated about 800,000. Police reported 1,314 arrests and 53 injured officers, and 70,000 officers were deployed. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu then met student groups on Monday, and the government announced €4 billion in loans for school renovations and new university admissions rules. Student leaders say they will keep protesting because not all demands were met.

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28 October 2026

Economy

Fed holds rates steady as inflation stays elevated

The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate in a 3.75 to 4.00 per cent range on 28 October 2026, according to the Federal Open Market Committee. The decision was a 10 to 2 vote. Two members, Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, wanted another quarter-point increase. The Fed had raised rates in September for the first time since 2023. Consumer prices rose 3.7 per cent from a year earlier in September, while core inflation rose 2.6 per cent. The decision came six days before the US midterm elections, where inflation is a key issue.

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