Harris says she concedes the election, but not her fight
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris formally acknowledged her loss to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday in a defiant and emotional speech, defending her campaign as a fight for democracy that she would continue, even if not from the Oval Office.
Trump’s impending return to White House brings criminal cases to a halt
Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory on Wednesday will essentially end the criminal cases brought against him, at least for the four years he occupies the White House.
Deadlock over climate finance is undermining Paris agreement
Efforts by the United States and others to persuade more countries to contribute to a new global climate financing initiative risks undermining the Paris agreement, Singapore’s Environment Minister Grace Fu told Reuters on Wednesday.
Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine, with aid uncertain under Trump
The White House plans to rush billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, sources said on Wednesday, hoping to shore up the government in Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest falls to lowest since 2015
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon fell 30.6% in the 12 months through July compared to the same period a year prior, according to government data released on Wednesday — the smallest area destroyed in the world’s largest rainforest in nine years.
Cuba’s electrical grid collapses as Hurricane Rafael lashes island
HAVANA — Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed on Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael slammed into the island’s southwest shore, packing sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph) and wreaking havoc on the already crisis-stricken country.
On election day, he headed to the Capitol with a manifesto and a torch
Authorities on Wednesday identified a Michigan man as the person arrested as he tried to enter the U.S. Capitol on Election Day, reeking of fuel and carrying a torch lighter and a flare gun.
Nintendo Switch software to be playable on successor device
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said on Wednesday that software for the company’s Switch console would be playable on the successor device.
Facing uncertain fate under Trump, Ukraine appeals to his ‘strength’
Ukraine appealed to Donald Trump’s image as a tough leader on Wednesday in the hope of persuading the returning U.S. president not to abandon its cause in pursuit of peace with Russia.
China says it respects America’s choice, congratulates Trump
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) — China expressed respect for the U.S. election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory, and an official newspaper called for a “pragmatic” approach to bilateral differences as U.S. tariff threats loomed.
Trump’s Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House
Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year.
Nation and world news — at a glance — for November 6
An Idaho health department is barred from offering covid shots
At Harris’ election night party, hope to ‘witness history’ turns to anxiety
Revelers attending the Harris-Walz campaign’s election party at Howard University began the night looking to celebrate a night of firsts.
Indonesia to permanently relocate thousands of residents after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruptions
(Reuters) — The Indonesian government plans to permanently relocate thousands of residents after a series of eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano which killed nine people and damaged thousands of houses, officials said.
Exploding parcels in Europe part of plot to target US flights, officials say
Parcels that exploded at logistics depots in Europe were part of a test run for a Russian plot to trigger explosions on cargo flights to the United States, according to security officials.
At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain
At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims.
Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway
Elon Musk was sued in a proposed class action on Tuesday by registered voters who signed his petition to support the Constitution for a chance to win his $1 million-a-day giveaway, and now claim it was a fraud.
US will continue Taiwan-friendly approach after election, senior Taiwan official says
(Reuters) — The United States will continue its friendly approach towards Taiwan after the presidential election and Taiwan will work to prevent China “making trouble” during the transition, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Wednesday.
