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First, France Had Riots and Protests. Now It’s Bracing for a General Strike. and more — today's news signal.

The vote was an epic rebuke of Silicon Valley.

More than 220 demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

Also, Democrats will have a huge majority in the House. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

When a new Congress is sworn in, it will have the power to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, prompting one representative to advise White House officials and others to “lawyer up.”

England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.

In a breakup planned for 2028, CVS Health intends to split off its pharmacies into a new company, while keeping together its businesses in insurance and pharmacy benefits.

Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".

When will we know who wins control of Congress? and more — today's news signal.

The first polls have closed, but it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.

The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.

It's the last international break of the year and England have some big games in the Nations League coming up. Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make on his next squad selection.

Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

Five of France's unions join a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.

Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

Seven people were also injured in the blaze, which engulfed a two-story building in Sunset Park.

Stephen Crean says his grapple with the attacker was "like Come Dancing, we were all over the place".

Roughly 260 demonstrations are expected to take place across France on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says "the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt".

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says "the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt".

Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

The midterms vote was an epic rebuke of Silicon Valley.