Democrats gain in US midterms as Republicans blame Trump

- Americas: Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them the midterm elections BBC - Europe: The French Blood Establishment said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers, disrupting blood storage BBC - Europe: Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack BBC - Ukraine: At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after a Russian double-tap bombing on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says BBC - Middle East: Israel's president begins consultations with parties after an election deadlock, warning politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" BBC - Africa: As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get, putting pressure on the ANC BBC