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The Red Wave That Wasn鈥檛

The midterm elections were widely seen as a referendum on the Supreme Court abortion ruling and on Donald Trump's legacy, but the predicted 'giant red wave' never happened

Kate Adie presents dispatches from the US, Australia, Egypt, Portugal and Slovenia

The predicted 鈥済iant red wave鈥 of Republican support did not materialise in this week鈥檚 midterm elections 鈥 though they are still poised to regain control of the House of Representatives and could still seize full control of Congress. John Sudworth weighs what the outcome means for Donald Trump's Republicans

The death of a 15-year-old Aboriginal boy in Western Australia has triggered a public outcry. Last month, Cassius Turvey was walking home from school with friends, when they were allegedly attacked. Cassius was beaten up and later died in hospital. His death has posed hard questions, about pervasive racism in the country, says Shaimaa Khalil

The Egyptian beach resort of Sharm El-Sheikh is this week hosting the UN Climate Change summit. The gathering is often criticised for its lack of progress on climate change targets and its heavy carbon footprint. But Justin Rowlatt says there鈥檚 a new proposal, which is gaining traction 鈥 led by the Prime Minister of Barbados.

Portugal's golden visa scheme, which rewarded wealthy foreign investors with citizenship, has pushed house prices up over the last ten years. The government recently announced it plans to end the scheme - but it may be too late for many young people who鈥檙e still unable to get a foot on the housing ladder, says Natasha Fernandez.

In Slovenia, Nick Hunt follows the 'Walk of Peace' trail amid trenches and memorials to fallen soldiers in the First World War. He hears from locals how forest fires last Summer wreaked fresh devastation on the region.

Producers: Serena Tarling and Ellie House

Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Production Coordinator: Iona Hammond

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