Five US election stories you may have missed

As Donald Trump celebrates his victory over Kamala Harris, Yahoo News UK rounds up some of the US election stories that may have passed you by.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump dances after speaking at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Donald Trump celebrates after winning the US presidential election. (AP)

The US presidential election has resulted in a landslide victory for Donald Trump – putting him at the centre of the world’s news.

While – understandably – the media’s attention is on the president-elect and Kamala Harris’ resounding loss, the soon-to-be 47th president is not the only story of the election.

The fallout has already seen one US TV host reduced to tears as he reflected on the results.

In the UK, Nigel Farage’s constituency is already hoping for a visit from the next president, while details about what help Labour gave to Harris have emerged.

Below are five US election stories you may have missed among the reports on Trump’s historic win…

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> Nigel Farage’s constituency ready to roll out red carpet for Trump

> Jimmy Kimmel tears up during opening monologue about Trump victory

> Labour advisers 'told Kamala Harris how to win election'

> McIlroy hopes Trump election victory helps end golf rift

> Slovenians hail Melania Trump return as US first lady

Former US president Donald Trump alongside Nigel Farage from GB news during an interview at his Trump Turnberry course in South Ayrshire during his visit to the UK. Picture date: Wednesday May 3, 2023. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images)
Donald Trump with Nigel Farage at Trump Turnberry course in South Ayrshire during his visit to the UK in 2023. (PA)

A visit by Donald Trump to Nigel Farage’s Clacton constituency is on the cards after his resounding victory in the US presidential election, local Reform officials believe.

Councillor Peter Harris, who represents Reform on Tendring District Council and was Farage’s campaign agent in the general election, told The Independent that the town “will be rolling out the red carpet for the leader of the free world.”

Cllr Harris, a recent chairman of the council, first revealed the plan for a Trump visit to Clacton to The Independent in July during the general election.

Jimmy Kimmel fought back tears as he opened his show following Donald Trump’s victory. (Getty)
Jimmy Kimmel fought back tears as he opened his show following Donald Trump’s victory. (Getty)

Jimmy Kimmel struggled to hold back his tears during the opening monologue to his US talk show, describing Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election as a “terrible night”.

The comedian led US late-night chat show hosts offering their reaction after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, with Stephen Colbert noting the “deep shock and sense of loss is enormous” and Seth Meyers calling Trump a “bad person”.

Meanwhile the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! kicked off his monologue noting that the choice for US president came down to a prosecutor and a criminal, “and we chose the criminal”.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 06: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses while speaking on stage as she concedes the election, at Howard University on November 06, 2024 in Washington, DC. After a contentious campaign focused on key battleground states, the Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump was projected to secure the majority of electoral votes, giving him a second term as U.S. President. Republicans also secured control of the Senate for the first time in four years. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Kamala Harris was reportedly advised on how to win the election by Labour advisers. (Getty)

One of Keir Starmer’s top advisers met with Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign to brief them on Labour’s general election strategy ahead of the US election.

In September, it was reported that adviser Deborah Mattinson travelled to Washington DC, where she met with strategists from the Harris-Walz campaign to share insight on Labour’s strategy for winning the general election on 4 July…

Mattinson’s advice to the vice-president’s team was developed with the DC-based Progressive Policy Institute think tank, run by Starmer’s former director of policy Claire Ainsley.

Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 8th hole during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Rory Mcllroy is hoping Donald Trump’s victory may help end a golf rift. (Getty)

Rory McIlroy feels that with Donald Trump sweeping the US presidential elections, a resolution in the PGA Tour-LIV Golf stand-off might be in sight...

When asked if he'd be surprised a decision was reached this soon, McIlroy said: "I would. But then, obviously, given today's news with what's happened in America, I think that clears the way a little bit. So we'll see."

McIlroy also said he thought Trump's relationship with Tesla boss Elon Musk could help get a deal over the line.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06:  Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump kisses former first lady Melania Trump as he arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress.   (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Slovenians are pleased that Melania Trump will be back in the White House. (Getty)

In Melania Trump's Slovenian hometown Sevnica, where cakes and chocolates are named after her, residents on Wednesday welcomed her return to the White House as first lady.

"I'm glad. She is 'ours' after all," Irena Mavric, a 68-year-old pensioner, told AFP – though she was less enthusiastic about her husband's politics, intimating that she did not share "the Americans' choice".

Watch: Kamala Harris vows to ‘continue this fight’ in election concession speech