Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Category: World
Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies aged 84
Cheney became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history under George W Bush.
He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan
Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.
Three key races, California’s map and the Trump factor – what to watch in US elections
New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia hold elections, and California may join the redistricting war.
Israel confirms Hamas returned bodies of three soldiers held hostage
Authorities identify the remains handed over on Sunday, bringing to eight the number of hostages’ bodies still to be found in Gaza.
Delhi’s lonely African elephant was killed by rare rodent-borne virus
Shankar, a 29-year-old male elephant, died in September after spending much of his life in isolation.
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over ex-PM’s asylum claim
Lima denounced the decision to grant Betssy Chávez, an alleged co-author of an attempted coup, as an “unfriendly act”.
Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein’s platform, the firm says.
Popular Malaysian rapper charged with drug use
Namewee is known for his satirical songs about taboo topics, from religion to China’s censorship.
Maldives bans smoking for younger generations
Anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.