Could Donald Trump’s Republicans be heading for a major defeat in the 2026 US midterm elections?

The latest polling numbers suggest they could be in trouble — and the consequences for Trump’s final two years as president could be significant.

In this ITV News explainer, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor at The Cook Political Report, breaks down the polls, political trends and key numbers that could determine the outcome of the US midterms on November 3.

Donald Trump’s approval ratings have fallen sharply since he returned to the White House. Voters are increasingly unhappy with his handling of the economy, rising living costs and his immigration policies.

Even traditionally Republican states could be competitive, raising the possibility that Democrats could win control of the House of Representatives, the Senate — or both.

But how much can we really learn from the polls? And could history repeat itself?

There is a lot at stake in next week's election in Israel, not least the political future of Benjamin Netanyahu.

For 30 years, he has been at the top of Israeli politics, but after three years of war, that could all be about to change.

We've taken a look at how likely he is to lose, who his main opponents are, and how the result could affect the entire Middle East.

Manchester City are in big trouble, that much is clear. But how bad is the collateral damage for the Premier League?

It has been just over a week since the Premier League confirmed that the club had been found guilty of massive breaches of the league's financial rules. It coincides with a period when City rose to be the dominant force in English football.

The club maintain their innocence, and are appealing. But if the findings of the Premier League's independent commission are upheld, they could be in big trouble.

ITV News Sports Editor has been taking a look at what the next stages are, the potential punishment for Manchester City, and how badly the league's reputation could be damaged.