Good morning. From a historic political shift in the American South to millions paralyzing Spain over a worsening housing crisis, major domestic upheaval is shaking key democracies today. Meanwhile, global financial markets are reacting to fresh corporate turmoil in high-tech while high-stakes diplomacy moves across Europe.

1. Scott Colom Flips Mississippi Senate Seat in Historic Democratic Victory

Democratic challenger Scott Colom has won Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith after days of final ballot counting. Colom becomes the first Black U.S. senator elected from Mississippi since the Reconstruction era and the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the state since 1982. The historic upset flips an eighth Senate seat for Democrats following last week's midterm elections, further shifting the balance of power in Washington.

Read the full story: Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi US Senate Seat in Upset Victory

2. Millions Paralyze Spain in First General Strike in 14 Years Over Housing Crisis

Spain has been brought to a standstill by its first nationwide general strike in 14 years, as millions of workers walked off the job to protest soaring housing costs and stagnant wages. Organized by the country's major labor unions, the 24-hour stoppage disrupted public transit, schools, and businesses across the nation. While demonstrations were mostly peaceful, clashes erupted in Barcelona as police confronted protesters, coming just weeks before a pivotal general election.

Read the full story: Millions Join Spain's First General Strike in 14 Years Over Housing

3. U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Talks End in Abu Dhabi with Major Prisoner Swap

Two days of U.S.-brokered security negotiations between Russia and Ukraine concluded in Abu Dhabi without a broader peace breakthrough, though both nations agreed to their largest prisoner exchange of the war. Discussions focused heavily on Europe's future security framework. Following the summit, U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are traveling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and to Dublin to confer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

4. Nvidia Board Prepares to Oust CEO Jensen Huang Amid Expanding Scandal

Shares of chipmaking giant Nvidia plummeted following reports that the board of directors is preparing to remove co-founder and long-time CEO Jensen Huang. The move follows disclosures of personal conduct issues, including an alleged affair with a woman suspected by U.S. intelligence of being a Chinese operative, alongside fresh allegations involving an executive subordinate. The leadership crisis at the world's primary AI chip provider has sent shockwaves through global tech markets.

5. Manchester United Reach Verbal Agreement to Appoint Mauricio Pochettino

Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement in principle to appoint USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager. Club officials have made formal contact with U.S. Soccer to finalize the terms of his release. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain boss is expected to take over at Old Trafford immediately, bringing an end to months of managerial uncertainty at the Premier League club.

Read the full story: Manchester United reach verbal agreement to appoint Mauricio Pochettino

That's it for this morning. The AMK News desks publish around the clock — check back for updates throughout the day.