BBC World News

1. South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades

   Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.

2. James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

   "This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.

3. Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor

   Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.

4. Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force

   On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.

5. ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline

   As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.