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Donald Trump earlier acknowledged the Iran war was a factor in the Republicans' defeat, but defended his decision to launch the strikes.

US midterm elections

The last time a Kansas Democrat was in the Senate, the Wizard of Oz was in cinemas
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Democrats won Congress in a blue wave. Now comes the hard part.
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Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
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Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections
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How America voted in maps and charts
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Huntingdon train attack passengers thought stabbing was a 'joke'
The first person who was attacked also says he asked hospital staff "am I going to die today?".
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Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
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Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leaked
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World must 'unite' to ease cost of living pressure, PM Burnham says after US midterms
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UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo
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'Most difficult days of my life,' says goalkeeper Owono after Tenerife player's death
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Palestine Action ban undermined confidence in anti-terror laws, Supreme Court told
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Champions League: Nyoni puts Liverpool in front at Fenerbahce, Real Madrid losing
Follow live as Liverpool visit Fenerbahce in the Champions League, with Arsenal and Manchester City also in action later
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Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer
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Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Gabriel
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Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one
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Defeat ends Djokovic's hopes of making ATP Finals
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Jaime Winstone to miss this weekend's Strictly due to injury
Jaime and Carlos will go through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again.
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Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
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Culture
Comedian Karen Dunbar cancels tour dates claiming promoter has not paid her
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Everything you need to know about the Death in Paradise Christmas special
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Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams
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Stoke & Staffordshire
'I never enjoyed exercise at school' says Owain Wyn Evans, ahead of 400-mile bike feat
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Wales
What is the Narnia prequel The Magician's Nephew about?
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Food and recipes

Do dinners get more comforting than creamy pasta?
These cosy dishes are perfect for midweek dinners.
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Quick veggie recipes to turn to on weeknights
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Could your diet be ageing your skin? What the evidence says
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Food
Heat and sun sparks 'supercharged' wine year
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England
Which type of insulated cup is most likely to keep your drink warm?
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Health and wellbeing

'It took years to get pain-relieving surgery - I hope a robot means others won't have to wait'
A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays.
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Northern Ireland
Warnock hid seizures from Liverpool as a youngster
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Football
What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
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Health
I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
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Health
Do cucumbers really help puffy eyes?
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Money

Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
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Business
Parents fined for employing teen son in food trailer
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
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The job interview question you don't have to answer
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Is the Lifetime Isa still worth it and when is it being replaced? Audio, 22 minutes
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Interactive images show how English city has changed over a century
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Bristol
Thunderbirds-inspired house sells for £375,000
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Berkshire
Alessia Russo: Five facts about England's record-breaking striker
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20 years on: Remembering the American Adventure theme park. Audio, 00:06:04
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A closer look at the week's stories

Should loud fireworks fizzle out for pets' sake?
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What the midterm results mean for Trump's last two years as US president. Audio, 38 minutes
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'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
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How sporting events are being affected by Middle East conflict
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'An incredibly dark day': Laura Kuenssberg on the murder of MP Jo Cox. Video, 00:01:34
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David Tennant stars in the award-winning prison drama
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Ruth Jones discovers her fascinating Welsh family history
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Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn
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Man fighting for custody of badger he nursed back from starvation
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Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery
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Warning after 'metal pins' found in Halloween sweets
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