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Supporters of data localisation cite developing countries’ structural dependency on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and an unfair share of the industry’s economic benefits. (Reuters)

Despite restrictions, digital spending hits record in US midterms

Facebook’s political ad report showed $353-million spend by campaigns on its platform since May

At the core of Trump’s message to his raucous, adoring supporters is the now near daily warning that America is literally under attack from an “invasion” of illegal immigrants. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters)

The midterms show Trump might not get re-elected in 2020

Contrary to what President Donald Trump has claimed, this was a bad election for him

Turnout for midterm elections is traditionally lower than in presidential years, but the results could have dramatic implications for the United States. (Nick Oxford/Reuters)

What’s at stake in US midterm elections

Midterm elections are often seen as a referendum on the president and there is no shortage of opinions this time around

He says it himself: Even though Trump is not on the ballot, he is at the heart of the 2018 vote. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)

US midterms: Key factors of the 2018 elections

The US midterm election has been a tug of war over key issues, but none has had a more dramatic impact on voters than Donald Trump

At the core of Trump’s message to his raucous, adoring supporters is the now near daily warning that America is literally under attack from an “invasion” of illegal immigrants. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters)

Trump hits election trail threatening troop surge on Mexico border

Trump hopes to fire up core Republican voters and spur the party to retain dominance of both chambers of Congress.

Republicans flex muscle

Republicans flex muscle, Obama promises ‘corrections’

Flexing their political muscle, US Republicans have promised a string of investigations into Barack Obama’s administration.

The Tea Party is merely old whine in new bottles

The Tea Party is merely old whine in new bottles

This incoherent group has no leaders, no policies, no headquarters. It is held together by Fox TV and big money.

Boehner’s links to lobbyists could be the chink in his armour

Boehner’s links to lobbyists could be the chink in his armour

In his battle against Barack Obama, the incoming speaker faces Democratic attacks over his closeness to Washington’s power brokers.

Obama admits losing sight of leadership role

Obama admits losing sight of leadership role

US President Barack Obama admitted in an interview aired on Friday that he focused on policies but failed to rally people behind those initiatives.

Obama admits he needs ‘to do a better job’

Obama admits he needs ‘to do a better job’

US President Barack Obama has conceded the Republicans gave the Democrats a "shellacking" in mid-terms and says he remains willing to compromise.

Republicans capture House

Republicans capture House, gain in Senate

Barack Obama faced a bleak political landscape on Wednesday after voters punished Democrats over high unemployment and a sluggish economic recovery.

US Congress likely to be divided, gridlocked

The US Congress was headed for gridlock after Tuesday’s elections, posing a challenge as the country struggles to get out of the economic doldrums.