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Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms salesThe world is reacting to the Democrats' sweeping midterm elections victoryDemocrats seize full control of Congress. And, which candidates made history last nightJapan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighborsFor Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal lifeIndian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off SomaliaControl of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy caseDeath toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missingHaley Stevens backs Mike Rogers. And, Gulf states brace for potential attack on IranHundreds evacuate city during temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

First rural results trickle in from Limpopo farming communitiesKZN police record 18 election-related cases since start of votingProtest briefly disrupts voting at Alexandra polling stationVoting stations close as local polls now move to counting phase12 million South Africans cast ballots by 5pm: IECParliament mourns the death of NCOP Secretary Modibedi PhindelaWC police maintain high visibility to ensure voter safetyEC police out in numbers to maintain order on election daySibiya appeals Randburg court bail refusalPolitical leaders take to the polls in Cape Town

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