Democrats seize US congress, hand Trump major loss | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm repudiation of Trump 

Democrats seize control of both the Senate and House, scoring sweeping victories in Republican strongholds for the first time in generations.

• Supreme Court junks Romualdez challenge vs Ombudsman plunder case 

The Supreme Court allows the Office of the Ombudsman to continue its investigation into the plunder case of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

• Philippines tries to ease tensions with China as ASEAN Summit nears 

The Philippines and China engage in diplomatic talks to ease tensions ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit.

• What’s with Marcos’ new EO on class suspensions? 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs an executive order allowing school heads to suspend and resume classes.

• World No. 17 Alex Eala downs Emerson Jones to start Hong Kong Open bid 

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala starts her Hong Kong Open bid on a high, after defeating Australia’s Emerson Jones, 6 to 4, 6 to 3, on Tuesday, November 3. – Rappler.com