Democrats win Congress as voters reject Trump's Republicans

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Democrats have taken control of both the House and Senate in the US midterm elections, defeating President Trump's Republicans, with some votes still being counted. US stock markets rallied, with the Dow up 2.3%, while Tesla and SpaceX shares fell sharply after Democrats defeated candidates favored by Elon Musk. The EU hopes the new Congress will support Ukraine and pressure Russia to end the war. World leaders are reacting to the results, with attention on implications for conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, as well as the cost of living crisis.


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