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November 2
- Democrats take both chambers of Congress as Trump concedes midterm defeat
Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate in the US midterm elections, taking Congress from Donald Trump's Republicans. Greek outlets reported the result as a sweeping Democratic victory and a reversal for Trump, who loses control of the legislature.
- Russian group claims three fake bomb threats on flights in Bulgaria and Italy
A Russian organisation calling itself the "Warriors of the Male State" signed an email that triggered panic with bomb threats against flights across Europe, according to LiFO. The threats formed a barrage against flights in Europe, and a Russian organisation was behind three hoaxes in Bulgaria and Italy, ertnews.gr reported. Experts quoted in coverage described the campaign as one of chaos.
- Father on Rhodes says "Paidiki Chara" raised 63,000 euros for his daughter and gave 40,000
A father on Rhodes has accused the charity "Paidiki Chara" of collecting 63,000 euros for his 12-year-old daughter, who has a serious health problem, and passing on only 40,000 euros. He is the latest parent to come forward with a complaint about the organisation's handling of donations.
- Iliana Yotova wins Bulgaria's presidential election as first woman president
Iliana Yotova won Bulgaria's presidential election, becoming the country's first woman president. With 99.95 percent of polling stations counted, the Yotova–Valchev ticket took 57.58 percent of the vote, about 1.1 million ballots.
- LNG tanker bound for Qatar hit by two missiles near Saudi Arabia in Persian Gulf
An LNG tanker was struck by two missiles near Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf and caught fire, with coverage describing it as one of the largest LNG carriers in the world. The vessel was carrying Qatari LNG. The strike came despite an Iranian permit for the ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.