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.
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.
▶Somalia’s top court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unlawfully extended his term, as regional conflict escalated. Donald Trump demanded Alaska votes be transferred to a Republican, while UK house prices fell sharply in October.
The article argues that Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterms was a broad rebuke of Donald Trump, reflecting voter concerns about the economy, corruption, presidential power and the war on Iran. It says the result raises a larger question: whether Washington will rethink its Middle East policy,…
Several incoming Democratic senators have indicated that they do not want Chuck Schumer to continue as the party’s Senate leader, citing a desire for generational change and other options. Their comments point to pressure for new leadership among some Democrats, though Schumer is still likely to have enough…
Vive Latino will hold its 27th edition in Mexico City on 13 and 14 March 2027, bringing together more than 50 Spanish- and English-speaking acts. The bill includes Mötley Crüe, Turnstile, Residente and Milo J, alongside the anticipated return of Mexican rock band Zurdok. The festival will take…
An article highlights three rock songs released in 1968 that it says have endured and can evoke memories of the era: The Beatles’ “Hey Jude”, The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” and The Band’s “The Weight”. It points to their lasting musical appeal and chart success, while noting…
New York City authorities released Alonzo Reyes-Garcia, a Mexican migrant with multiple criminal convictions, after a judge ordered supervised release, despite an ICE request to keep him in custody. The case has renewed political criticism of New York’s limits on co-operation with federal immigration enforcement. ICE filed its…
Vancouver Kingsway MP Don Davies is backing a petition asking Canada’s federal government to help BioWare’s employees buy the studio from EA and regain control of its intellectual property. The proposal follows the studio’s closure and reflects concerns that foreign corporate ownership can cost Canadian businesses and workers…
The Alien Throne, a well-known rock spire in north-west New Mexico’s Valley of Dreams, has collapsed after recent heavy rains, though the cause has not been confirmed. Its loss matters to visitors and photographers, as well as Indigenous residents who regard the formations as traditional waypoints across the…
After winning the US midterm elections, Democrats said they would investigate corruption allegations involving the Trump administration. Critics argue that President Donald Trump’s business dealings with Middle Eastern countries deserve particular scrutiny because they may create conflicts between his public duties and private interests. Financial disclosures showed Trump’s…
Clint Eastwood’s 2014 war thriller *American Sniper* has left Netflix in the United States and moved to Peacock. The change matters for viewers looking to stream the film, which remains available on Netflix and HBO Max in some other territories. Bradley Cooper stars as Navy SEAL Chris Kyle…