Could the US midterms further isolate Israel in Washington?
The midterms showed that challenging support for Israel can win votes. But changing US foreign policy may be harder.

The midterms showed that challenging support for Israel can win votes. But changing US foreign policy may be harder.









The central bank increased the key rate by a quarter point as soaring energy prices pushed up inflation.
UK chancellor to present an autumn budget amid rising living costs and energy bills.
Democrats lead national polls as Trump and Obama campaign in key states six days before the US midterm elections.
Just as American cattle went to market, Trump’s action added unease to an industry already facing uncertainty.

Protesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests.
More than 300 protesters and police were injured in the Albanian capital Tirana’s fiercest clashes in days.
Demonstrators want pensions to remain indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.
Sudan is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis affecting millions across the country.
Independent voters’ economic anxieties highlight political implications of plummeting US consumer sentiment.
Democrats are framing the conflict as an affordability issue to criticise Republican candidates backed by Trump.