Global leaders weigh in after US midterms: Burnham says world has 'opportunity' to unite on cost of living
UK PM calls for de-escalation in Iran; Iranian officials welcome anti-war message; Trump acknowledges fuel prices cost Republicans
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he hoped the sweeping Democratic victories in the US midterm elections would give the world an opportunity to focus on ending the Iran war and easing cost of living pressures, as other world leaders offered mixed reactions to the results that saw President Donald Trump's Republicans lose control of Congress.