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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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US Senator tells incoming Congress not to give up on Ukraine, supply air defense

  • Durbin urged Congress to replenish Ukraine’s air defences.
  • He criticised Trump’s approach to Putin and pressure on Kyiv.
  • Durbin is due to retire in January 2027.

Outgoing Senator Richard Durbin urged the incoming US Congress and President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine, calling for its air defences to be replenished and approved aid funds to be delivered without delay. He criticised Trump’s approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin, arguing that pressure on Ukraine…

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Pegula keeps WTA Finals semi-final hopes alive with straight-sets win over Kostyuk

  • Pegula beat Kostyuk 6-2, 7-5.
  • Noskova reached the semi-finals on her debut.
  • Gauff and Pegula will vie for the final group place.

Jessica Pegula beat Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 7-5 at the WTA Finals, eliminating the Ukrainian from semi-final contention and keeping her own hopes alive. Linda Noskova also defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 to secure a place in the last four, leaving Gauff and Pegula competing for the group’s remaining…

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House sends Hegseth impeachment resolution to committee, delaying scrutiny

  • The House referred Hegseth’s impeachment resolution to committee.
  • The vote was 211 to 204.
  • Democrats could bring a fresh effort in the new Congress.

The House voted 211 to 204 to send a resolution seeking Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s impeachment to the Judiciary Committee, shelving a vote on its charges. The committee can leave it untouched, so the measure may stall without the House considering the allegations. Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie’s resolution…

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U.S. inflation report highlights strain of rising food, energy and housing costs

  • US prices rose 0.4 per cent last month.
  • Food, energy and housing are adding pressure.
  • Goolsbee cited persistent services inflation and AI-related demand.

US inflation remained high last month, with consumer prices rising 0.4 per cent as food and energy costs increased. Housing costs also rose, adding to pressure on household budgets as prices are expected to climb faster than wages this year. Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank…

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3 Cover Songs That Decoded the Genius of The Beatles

  • Joe Cocker makes Ringo Starr’s song more sombre.
  • Stevie Wonder gives a Beatles classic an R&B sound.
  • Nina Simone turns “Here Comes the Sun” into reflective jazz.

Three covers of Beatles songs are presented as a way to hear new qualities in the band’s songwriting. Joe Cocker’s dramatic, rhythmically altered version of “With a Little Help from My Friends” brings out a more serious plea for connection beneath the original’s light tone. Stevie Wonder gives…

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Norwegian Oscar Entry ‘Growth of the Soil’ Sells to North America, U.K., Germany, Spain and More

  • *Growth of the Soil* has sold to distributors in numerous territories.
  • Norway’s Oscar entry won two awards at San Sebastián.
  • The film opened at No. 1 in Norway and is shortlisted for a European Film Award.

Norwegian film *Growth of the Soil*, directed by Hans Petter Moland, has secured distribution deals across North America, the U.K. and Ireland, Germany and Austria, and several other territories. The sales follow its premieres in Toronto and San Sebastián, where it won two awards, and expand the reach…

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Is ‘I Play Rocky’ Original or Adapted? Stallone’s ‘Rocky’ Origin Story Faces a ‘Barbie’-Style Oscar Dilemma (EXCLUSIVE)

  • The Academy has yet to classify “I Play Rocky” for the Oscars.
  • Its script is original but uses familiar characters and scenes.
  • The Writers Branch will make the final decision.

Amazon MGM’s “I Play Rocky”, about Sylvester Stallone writing the original “Rocky” film, may compete for an Oscar as either an original or adapted screenplay. The Academy has not decided which category fits Peter Gamble’s script, leaving a closely watched question for this awards season. Gamble wrote the…

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Iran strikes Oman island the US uses to help ships sail through Hormuz

  • Iran struck Didamar, an Omani island with navigational equipment.
  • The island is near the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route.
  • The UN has confirmed 130 maritime incidents since the war began.

Iran struck Didamar, an Omani island with navigational equipment at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, claiming it was helping the US escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Oman confirmed an explosion, and video shared on social media appeared to show smoke rising from the island. The…

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3 Hard Rock Songs From 1978 That Changed FM Radio Forever

  • Three 1978 rock songs became enduring FM radio staples.
  • Dire Straits and Boston both reached No. 4 in the US.
  • Van Halen’s modest chart hit later became a classic rock fixture.

In 1978, FM radio helped bring new rock music to a wide audience, and three hard rock releases from that year went on to become lasting radio favourites. The article argues that their guitar styles and production helped shape what listeners came to expect from rock radio. Dire…

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Diane von Fürstenberg’s granddaughter Talita marries Rocco Brignone de Brabant in lavish Mexico celebration

  • Talita von Fürstenberg married Rocco Brignone de Brabant in Careyes, Mexico.
  • The festivities began with a traditional welcome party on 5 November.
  • The private celebration drew aristocratic and international society guests.

Talita von Fürstenberg, granddaughter of fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg, married Italian banker and tequila entrepreneur Rocco Brignone de Brabant in a lavish celebration in Careyes, Mexico, last weekend. The event brought together members of European aristocracy, business families and international society, reflecting the couple’s high-profile connections. Festivities…

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