THE WORLD, in brief
President Donald Trump asked on Truth Social whether the midterm election was "honest" and said "it’s all about the machines", offering no evidence. Election officials say voting was largely routine; Democrats won the House and Senate.
Global tech stocks plunged on 5 November after US midterm results raised fears of tougher AI and data-centre rules, with the Nasdaq falling more than 5% and wiping an estimated $2–2.5 trillion in market value, according to BBC and NPR citing market data.
The White House has denied reports that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio might leave their posts after Republican midterm losses, BBC and other outlets reported on 5–6 November.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a United States election. The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Friday, 30 October, that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, saying he has voted as a US citizen whenever he was eligible.
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