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1. US midterms live: Democrats flip Texas, near Senate control Nikkei · 4 Nov 2026
2. In Beijing, Mbappé’s face still spruiks drinks amid broadcast blackout Nine · 4 Nov 2026

   The Real Madrid star has been effectively cancelled in China over his remarks about Mao Zedong. But Mbappé-promoted sports drinks were still being sold this week by Chinese vendors oblivious to the scandal.

3. Floods push back Siddhababa tunnel opening to mid-January Kathmandu Post · 4 Nov 2026

   The Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki floods disrupted the delivery of electrical and safety equipment, delaying plans to open the tunnel to traffic.

4. Trump says he is 'absolutely willing to accept' elections results Anadolu · 4 Nov 2026

   'We’ll work with the Democrats, and we’ll, you know, look forward to working with them. We’ll probably work something out,' president tells New York Times

5. ‘Cannon fodder’: Arson squad boss reveals firebombing toll on young offenders Nine · 4 Nov 2026

   After an arson attack on a Springvale factory, police say they are sick of urging youth not to accept jobs from crime bosses who consider them “expendable”.

6. Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, defeating Zach Lahn CBS News · 4 Nov 2026

   CBS News projects Rob Sand will win the Iowa governor's office, the first Democrat to be elected to the governor's mansion since 2006 and defeating Zach Lahn.

7. Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projects CBS News · 4 Nov 2026

   Democrat Xavier Becerra will become California's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican challenger Steve Hilton in a race that centered on the state's high cost of living, housing affordability, energy policy and relations with the federal government.

8. Judge blasts 'slow' colleagues Nine · 4 Nov 2026

   Justice Ian Jackman of the Federal Court made headlines with a blistering speech.

9. Amy Acton becomes first Democrat to win Ohio governor race in nearly 20 years, CBS News projects CBS News · 4 Nov 2026

   Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.

10. Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott CBS News · 4 Nov 2026

    Texas voters elected a governor to serve a four-year term overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing laws and shaping policies.