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Democrats win US Midterm Elections 2026 as Donald Trump faces political setback.

US Midterm Elections 2026: Democrats Gain Control of Congress

Democrats have made significant gains in the US Midterm Elections 2026, winning control of the Senate and moving closer to a House majority. Rising living costs, inflation and dissatisfaction over the Iran conflict emerge as key voter concerns.

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Lyon survey finds 92% of humanities PhD graduates consider their work socially useful

A survey of nearly 1,500 doctoral alumni by ComUE Université de Lyon found that 92% of humanities and social sciences respondents considered their work socially useful, while graduates in life and exact sciences reported high levels of job and career satisfaction.

French student protests resume as demands for better schools and more university places continue

French high school students have resumed protests after a two-week break, with 41 schools affected by blockades or attempted blockades on Nov 2. Students say government proposals on school repairs, class sizes and university admissions do not go far enough.

Gaza universities seek global academic support after Israeli strikes kill three staff members

University leaders have urged institutions worldwide to condemn the Oct 25 attack on the Islamic University of Gaza, establish partnerships with Palestinian universities and fund scholarships to help students continue their education.

India, Canada look to strengthen bilateral ties through education partnerships

From research internships and university collaborations to student mobility and offshore campuses, higher education is emerging as an important area of cooperation as the two countries work to deepen their strategic partnership.

UN highlights need for media literacy as AI reshapes how young people access information

As artificial intelligence reshapes how students search for, consume and share information, UNESCO is calling for stronger media and information literacy education, alongside the launch of a new learning module on media literacy and AI in New Delhi.

Serbia elects student-backed parliament with more than 160 PhD holders on candidate list

A student-backed movement has won Serbia’s parliamentary election with a candidate list featuring academics, doctors and other professionals. More than 160 of its 250 candidates hold doctoral degrees, bringing an unusual concentration of academic experience into the country’s legislature.