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Fox News: Republicans turn on Trump after devastating midterm losses hand Democrats control of Congress: flipped seven Senate seats and 27 House seats (LINK) 5 November 2026

— AP: Results include James Talarico's stunning Senate victory in Texas, where no Democrat had won statewide office in more than 30 years, and Annie Andrews' upset victory over Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina. Trump had thrown his full weight behind both losing candidates. Even Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, a battle-tested survivor of difficult elections, lost to Democrat Troy Jackson. — (LINK)

US midterm election results in full: Live maps with Mississippi Senate race too close to call — (LINK)

Lake Geneva region has overtaken Zurich as the biggest economic hub in the country: Geneva, Vaud and Valais together generated a gross domestic product of around CHF 190 billion in 2024, compared with CHF 167 billion for Zurich (LINK) 5 November 2026

— WRS: Geneva and Vaud alone now account for more than CHF 168 billion in GDP, with a smaller combined population than Zurich. Zurich has lost major employers — Vontobel and Cembra banks have both announced they are relocating their headquarters, taking around 2,160 jobs out of the city.

Horse-Sport: World's Top 10 confirmed for Geneva showdown (LINK) 4 November 2026

— Defending champion Scott Brash, three-time winner Steve Guerdat, and two-time champion Kent Farrington are among the exceptional for field 25th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI Geneva on Friday 11 December.

Britain, EU set for 3-year youth mobility deal at summit, although an agreement on student tuition fees is not expected for another six months (LINK) 3 November 2026

Gotthard Pass road to close for winter on 5 November: due to weather conditions and for safety reasons, it is in force between Hospental, canton Uri, and Airolo on the Ticino side (LINK) 3 November 2026

— The walking and cycling path through the Sch�llenen has been closed since Monday, the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) announced. The Susten and Furka Passes are already closed for the winter. The other two Alpine passes in Uri, the Oberalp and Klausen Passes, remain open to traffic as normal until further notice.

Free Swiss app "Snow Safety" launched to help prevent skiing and snowboarding accidents: provides reminders on how to wear a helmet correctly, the rules of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation on the slopes, and what to do in the event of an accident (LINK) 3 November 2026

World Court to rule in Rohingya genocide case on 19 November: re Myanmar's 2017 crackdown against the Muslim Rohingya minority (ground news LINK) 3 November 2026

Switzerland holds national conference on dangers of the 'manosphere': study shows that in Switzerland, one in five men subscribe to a concept of masculinity based on domination (LINK) 2 November 2026

UK's Burnham won't follow Trump in actively inviting Putin to G20 next year (LINK) 5 November 2026

Hong Kong court sentences activist Joshua Wong to 10 years on national security charge (ground news LINK) 5 November 2026

China indicts ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui for bribery (ground news LINK) 5 November 2026

CNN: US VP Vance tosses Trump under the bus in a bid to keep 2028 hope alive (LINK) 4 November 2026

— "The reason we lost is the war," he wrote, adding, "I'm open to the idea that we should change enforcement — by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor, for instance.[...] Our economic messaging wasn't sharp enough." President Donald Trump, meanwhile, relished what Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called "a day of celebration". In his half-built White House ballroom, he watched the last beam rise to the roof like a sports team's championship banner.

Houthis demand $51 billion, recognition as Yemen's rulers to end attacks on Saudi Arabia — Wall Street Journal (LINK) 4 November 2026

Yemen gov't tightens import controls to target Houthi finances — (LINK)

Ukraine's corruption police tie senior security officials to major criminal ring: shielding a network of illegal businesses ranging from scam centres to drugs (LINK) 4 November 2026

— Reuters: Top employees of Ukraine's SBU security service, the National Police and the Prosecutor General's Office have taken bribes to protect the criminal ring, even helping to plan attacks and kidnappings, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) said.

SBU dismisses two senior officials after anti-graft agencies probe possible role in high-profile case — (LINK)

— In September, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) uncovered a scheme allegedly involving senior officials from the Prosecutor General's Office. The revelations brought down then-Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, who subsequently fled the country.

Guardian: Leaked documents show Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers (LINK) 5 November 2026

US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses one day before reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal (LINK) 5 November 2026

— The US State Department sanctioned two individuals and an entity based in Belarus, Russia, and Nigeria on Wednesday for involvement in Iran's efforts to procure man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS).

Al Jazeera: Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election success (LINK) 4 November 2026

— Israel has officially certified its election results — delivering a blow to right-wing claims of a stolen vote — but the record 19 seats captured by Palestinian-led parties have triggered aggressive police raids, arbitrary arrests, and targeted interrogations by state security apparatuses.

New wave of bomb hoaxes hits 27 passenger flights across Europe: Airlines affected include Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, LOT, Finnair, Easyjet, Iberia: flights destined for Prague, Paris, Rome, Brussels, Milan and elsewhere (LINK) 5 November 2026

10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief closure of a Warsaw airport and the scrambling of air force planes in Rome. 'Too early' to say if bomb threats linked, EU transport chief says

headline (LINK) 5 November 2026

Hundreds of thousands march across France in what could be biggest day yet of protests, despite clashes (LINK) 4 November 2026

— CNN: Riot police have fired tear gas and charged a group of protesters in Lyon in central France while scuffles have broken out in the western city of Nantes, as demonstrations take place across the country. Around 270,000 people were taking part in nearly 200 demonstrations across France — not including Paris.

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