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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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The BBC News homepage lists several leading stories published on 3 November 2026. US midterm elections, which could shape the final years of Donald Trump’s presidency and test what politics may look like without him, are among the main headlines. Other stories include US strikes on Iran, a draft UK-EU agreement on food exports, and European preparations for a possible deployment in Ukraine.

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