Control of the U.S. House of Representatives remains uncertain as narrow margins and GOP infighting could challenge Republican governance, despite President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris and the party’s Senate majority.

Meanwhile, in Germany, political turmoil has struck with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapse, triggering plans for early elections amid economic concerns and potential impacts from Trump's U.S. re-election.

On a health note, a new mpox variant has been detected in London, linked to African outbreaks, though the public risk remains low, with the World Health Organization ramping up global emergency efforts and vaccine distribution.

In legal news, a judge reinstated plea deals for the alleged 9/11 mastermind and his accomplices at Guantanamo Bay, emphasizing the legal intricacies and authority limits at the US military prison.

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden emphasized unity by inviting Donald Trump to the White House for a transition meeting after Kamala Harris conceded the presidential race, while Bernie Sanders urged the Democratic Party to focus on working-class support.

Lastly, Trump's potential re-election could further entrench a conservative majority in the Supreme Court, with opportunities to nominate additional justices, potentially shaping the court's stance on pivotal issues like abortion and immigration.