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US Democrats Land Landslide Win in Congress; Trump Warns of 'Ruination' Over Impeachment As the Democratic Party swiftly recaptured both the House and the Senate in the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump warned that Democrats would face "ruination" if they attempted to impeach him. SBS Nov 5, 2026 11:28 AM

Clashing Over "Election Rout"... Is Murdoch Dropping Trump? Following the Republican Party's crushing defeat in the U.S. midterm elections, analysis suggests that media mogul Rupert Murdoch, who has long served as a voice for conservatives, has begun distancing himself from Donald Trump. SBS Nov 5, 2026 11:24 AM

Following Van Cleef, Libya's Top Islamic Authority Bans Wearing and Selling Nike Libya's supreme Islamic religious authority has banned the wearing of clothing featuring the Nike logo. SBS Nov 5, 2026 11:23 AM

Growing Blame Over Iran War? Rumors Surface of Possible Defense Secretary Hegseth Replacement Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing with close aides whether to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the midterm elections, CBS News reported on November 4 . SBS Nov 5, 2026 10:34 AM

China Strips Former Armed Police Commander of Advisory Body Membership... Three Successive Chiefs Fall from Grace As a result, all three successive commanders who led the Armed Police Force from 2009 to 2025 have stepped down in disgrace. SBS Nov 5, 2026 10:27 AM

Trump Weighs Replacing Defense Secretary Hegseth Following Midterm Election Defeat Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump U.S. President Donald Trump has been discussing with aides whether to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the midterm elections, CBS News reported on local time yesterday . SBS Nov 5, 2026 10:27 AM

"14 Doors Smashed"... A Record 51 Red Cards Issued in Youth Football Match According to outlets including the UK's BBC on the 5th , a massive brawl broke out during the first leg of the under-20 Minas Gerais state championship semifinal between Uberlândia and Mamoré, resulting in a total of 51 ejections, comprising 43 players and 8 coaching staff members. SBS Nov 5, 2026 10:09 AM

"Not a Rock?"... The Identity of the 150kg Fish Covering the Deck A giant fish is hauled up onto the deck of a fishing boat. Its body is flat and round, and its size is immense. SBS Nov 5, 2026 8:01 AM

Crossing Oceans and Continents: The 50,000 km, 28-Year Journey Home How would it feel to leave home in your 20s and return only in your 50s? A man has finally set foot on his homeland after crossing the globe entirely on foot. SBS Nov 5, 2026 7:58 AM

No Time to React: 37-Year-Old Giant Stupa Collapses in Thailand This is a temple in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Suddenly, the top section of a massive Buddhist stupa collapses in a heap. SBS Nov 5, 2026 7:54 AM