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Topic: Americas

Americas covers political, economic and social developments across North, Central and South America, from government policy and international relations to culture, science and everyday life.

The region’s decisions often have global consequences, influencing energy markets, trade, migration, technology and security. This hub brings together the stories shaping the continent and its connections with the wider world.

Monaco Bombing Injures Ukrainian Oligarch and Multiple Victims; Fraud Allegations Under Investigation

July 1, 2026

A bomb attack in Monaco targeted Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, 56, leaving multiple victims with severe injuries. Yermolaiev and his son sustained wounds in the blast, whilst a third victim suffered catastrophic i
How Pathé’s ‘De Gaulle’ Fought Its Way Back at the French Box Office With a Push from YouTuber Inoxtag That Lured Younger Crowds

July 1, 2026

Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance,” Pathé’s ambitious two-part historical epic about the making of Charles de Gaulle as a resistance leader, has fought its way back into a leading position at the French box office after an underwhelming start. Driven by strong word-of-mouth, younger viewers and a heatwave that sent crowds back into air-conditioned theaters,…
Trump refuses to renew US-Canada-Mexico trade pact he once championed

July 1, 2026

Trump and US officials opted to keep USMCA alive on short leash of annual reviews rather than longer term renewalDonald Trump has refused to renew the North American trade pact he once championed as his signature deal, opting instead to keep it alive on a short leash of annual reviews rather than committing to another…
West Nile virus detected in southern state as health officials warn residents about mosquitoes

July 1, 2026

Nashville detects West Nile virus in mosquitoes for the first time in 2026, prompting officials to urge residents to eliminate standing water and use DEET.
Activist says he is language policing people who use the slur ‘Karen’ and scolds that it must only be used to describe racist white women

July 1, 2026

Kevin Booker Jr, a commentator from Connecticut, said: ‘It is dangerous to allow words with strong meanings and intended strong impacts to be diluted so quickly.’
Alleged Cuban influence operative, family in federal custody after Rubio revokes legal status

July 1, 2026

A Cuban national who authorities say worked for regime-linked influence organization ICAP has been taken into federal custody pending removal from the U.S.
England avert disaster against DR Congo but they must be better in Mexico City | Jacob Steinberg

July 1, 2026

It was an almost Iceland in Atlanta but Thomas Tuchel will have to get it right from the start in the cauldron of AztecaIt was looking bleak out there. Ten years on, it was looking like Iceland all over again. The clock was ticking and the panic was rising. The Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Frantic search for US airman as Navy chopper crashes in Arabian Sea

July 1, 2026

A US Navy airman is missing after his helicopter went down in the Arabian Sea, with three others pulled from the water alive, the Navy said Wednesday.
One crew member missing after US Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea

July 1, 2026

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea, leaving one crew member missing from the USS George H.W. Bush.
Metroid Ravenous seemingly leaked by ratings board

July 1, 2026

Nintendo’s next Metroid game may have leaked thanks to a new rating for Metroid Ravenous, an unannounced Switch 2 game.