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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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How Trump’s unconvincing narrative on Iran lost him the US midterms

  • Democrats made their biggest sweep in half a century.
  • Nearly $12bn was spent, mostly benefiting Republican candidates.
  • The result was framed as a rebuke to Trump and the Iran war.

Donald Trump’s Republicans suffered a sweeping defeat in the US midterms, in an election that the article says was shaped by the US-Israel war on Iran and Trump’s struggle to control the political narrative afterwards. The result is presented as a major repudiation of Trump’s politics, despite heavy…

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Qatar says US-Iran negotiations continue after disputed reports of failure

  • Qatar disputes reports that US-Iran negotiations failed.
  • Doha says both sides are still working towards a deal.
  • Qatar accuses unnamed parties of distorting the prime minister’s remarks.

Qatar has rejected reports that its prime minister said the United States and Iran had failed to agree on ending the war. The dispute matters because the reports suggested negotiations had broken down, while Qatar says efforts to reach a deal are continuing. Qatar’s International Media Office called…

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In Canada: Faouzia to Accept the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026

  • Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music.
  • “Unethical” has reached 150 million global streams.
  • The ceremony is scheduled for 24 November in Toronto.

Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award Presented by FACTOR at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026, recognising the growing success of the Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter. The award comes as her song “Unethical” has found a much wider audience more than a year after its release, helping lift her profile…

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China allegedly recruited Megaspeed executive to gather Nvidia intelligence

  • China reportedly recruited Alice Huang to gather information on Jensen Huang.
  • The alleged effort concerned US AI chips and access to Nvidia’s advanced products.
  • Three House committees have requested a closed-door briefing from Jensen Huang.

China’s Ministry of State Security reportedly recruited Megaspeed executive Alice Huang to gather information about Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and the American AI chip industry, according to reporting by The New York Times. The alleged effort matters because it may have sought both access to industry information…

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Washington presses Beijing to deliver on Busan trade agreement commitments

  • The US pressed China to implement the Busan trade deal.
  • China linked further farm purchases to reciprocal tariff cuts.
  • The agreement includes earlier US agricultural buying commitments.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urged Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to carry out China’s commitments under the Busan trade agreement. Washington said progress depends on concrete results and that it would closely assess China’s implementation, leaving the agreement’s follow-through in focus. The…

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Two women’s college basketball teams score on their own baskets in the same day

  • Two teams scored in their own baskets on the same day.
  • Arkansas beat Northwestern State 89-59.
  • New Mexico State recovered to win 64-63.

On Friday, players from Northwestern State and New Mexico State each accidentally scored in their own basket, giving points to their opponents. The mistakes stood out because they happened on the same day and, in New Mexico State’s case, came in the closing seconds of a close game.…

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Ships loiter near subsea cables amid Iran’s warnings to Trump

  • Iran-linked ships loitered near key subsea cables.
  • Officials have threatened to target the infrastructure.
  • Cable damage could disrupt regional and global internet links.

Iran-linked vessels have been tracked loitering near undersea internet cables in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz, amid Iranian officials’ threats to target the infrastructure if US strikes escalate. Their movements raise concern that the ships could be surveying cable routes or preparing to damage them,…

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Iran’s health ministry denies report on iodine distribution over US strike fears

  • Iran’s health ministry says the iodine distribution report is false.
  • The Times cited an unnamed official near nuclear sites.
  • Iodine tablets can help protect the thyroid from radiation.

Iran’s health ministry has denied a report that it was distributing iodine tablets near nuclear facilities amid fears of possible US strikes. The denial challenges the report’s account of preparations and highlights the sensitivity of unverified claims during a period of heightened concern. Hossein Kermanpour, who leads the…

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Nick Cave Returning to North America for 25-Date ‘Evening of Talk and Music’ in Spring

  • Nick Cave announces 25 North American dates for spring 2027.
  • Shows combine audience questions and piano performances.
  • The tour runs from Vancouver on 9 April to New Orleans on 21 May.

Nick Cave will return to North America in spring 2027 for a 25-date tour combining conversation with live music. The series revives a format he toured with in 2019, giving audiences a chance to ask questions and hear Cave perform songs from his catalogue at the piano. The…

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The Cybertruck’s Death Is Actually Great News for EVs

  • The Cybertruck and F-150 Lightning cancellations may mark a shift towards smaller EVs.
  • Smaller batteries could help reduce vehicle costs and ease demand for battery materials.
  • Large electric SUVs still sell, but many new models are smaller.

The article argues that the Cybertruck’s demise, alongside the cancellation of Ford’s F-150 Lightning, may signal a shift away from very large electric vehicles. Smaller EVs need less battery material and can cost less, while their reduced size and weight may also benefit pedestrian and cyclist safety. The…

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