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Trump says election results not good for Republicans

Democrats swept the first major elections of Donald Trump's second term.

New York City's new Democratic mayor-elect says his victory in Tuesday's poll is a template for how to defeat Donald Trump. Zohran Mamdani, who says he's a Democratic socialist, won decisively on a platform focusing largely on the cost of living. Donald Trump says election results in the US aren't "good for Republicans". We explore the significance of Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as the first Muslim mayor of New York—and the challenges that lie ahead.

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the legality of President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on imports. We have the latest.

We bring you details from a BBC investigation uncovering evidence that a controversial Russian recruitment program has been luring young African women into working in a military drone factory.

The United Nations is warning of worsening insecurity in the Kordofan region in Sudan. We get the latest from our global affairs reporter.

The latest Sims 4 update celebrates vibrant designs of West Africa. We speak to gamers in Ghana and Nigeria for their reaction.

Presenter: Rahul Tandon.

(Photo: Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral election, USA - 04 Nov 2025. Credit: SARAH YENESEL/EPA/Shutterstock)

27 minutes

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  • Wed 5 Nov 202516:06GMT

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