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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 a ‘flaming liberal’ podcast host won a US House seat in conservative Missouri

  • Fred Wellman defeated incumbent Ann Wagner in Missouri’s second district.
  • He said a locally focused campaign helped build support.
  • Labour groups and some police and fire workers backed him.

Fred Wellman, a former US Army officer and host of the progressive podcast On Democracy, defeated Republican incumbent Ann Wagner in Missouri’s second congressional district. His win was unexpected in a conservative state and came amid a wider wave of Democratic victories, showing how a nationally known media…

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There is a showdown looming in the Democratic party over support for Israel | Moustafa Bayoumi

  • El-Sayed’s win may intensify debate over Israel policy within the Democratic Party.
  • More than $150 million was spent against his campaign.
  • Several incoming Democrats have voiced support for Palestinian rights.

Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Senate race is presented as evidence that Democratic voters care about Gaza and Palestinian rights, and that support for Israel may be becoming a political liability. The result could sharpen a conflict between the party’s established leaders, who have backed pro-Israel positions, and…

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Trump’s defeat fuels concerns in Israel over the future of its alliance with the US

  • Vance tied the Republican defeat partly to the Iran war.
  • Trump announced an end to $3.8 billion in annual Israeli military aid.
  • Israeli leaders fear support for the alliance is shifting.

US Republican Vice President J. D. Vance linked his party’s midterm defeat partly to the war launched by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu against Iran. The result has intensified concern in Israel about its relationship with Washington, especially after Trump announced an end to US military aid. Israeli…

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Blue wave crashes

  • Democrats captured both chambers in a sweeping midterm win.
  • The result exposed significant slippage among groups Trump had won.
  • Exit polls showed opposition to Trump outweighed support among voters.

Democrats won a sweeping victory in the midterm elections, taking both chambers of Congress and making gains in states that had strongly backed Donald Trump in 2024. The article presents the result as a broad rebuke of Trump and a sign that some Republicans are beginning to look…

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How they built it

  • A new series explores how communities delivered ambitious public projects.
  • Examples span housing, cycling, childcare, clean energy and internet.
  • The reporting looks for lessons others can apply.

The article introduces a series examining how communities have delivered major projects that address needs such as housing, transport, childcare, clean energy and internet access. It argues that these examples offer practical lessons for places, including across the US, where similar projects have been difficult to build. The…

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Remembering When Two Members of a Legendary Band Reunited for a One-off Project in 1984

  • Difford and Tilbrook reunited for a 1984 album.
  • The record explored a more synth-led sophisti-pop sound.
  • A 1985 charity reunion helped bring Squeeze back together.

After Squeeze split in 1982, its songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook reunited two years later to make an album as Difford & Tilbrook. The project showed that their partnership could work beyond Squeeze’s familiar power-pop sound, but its sales were modest. Their 1984 album leaned into Britain’s…

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Tom Morello says the hard work is only just beginning following US midterms election victory for the Democrats

  • Morello says the midterm result is only a start.
  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • He urged continued organising and accountability.

Tom Morello said the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections was only a beginning, urging people to keep organising for a fairer and more peaceful society. He argued that election results alone would not bring change and called on supporters to hold political leaders accountable. In an…

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Interscope Expands Into Brazil With Hip-Hop Artist BK, Supernova Entertainment Joint Venture

  • Interscope has signed Brazilian hip-hop artist BK.
  • It is partnering with Supernova Entertainment on a joint venture and distribution.
  • Brazil’s music market grew 14.1%, reaching eighth place globally.

Interscope Records is expanding into Brazil through two deals: signing hip-hop artist BK and forming a joint venture and distribution partnership with Supernova Entertainment. The moves give the label access to BK’s audience and Supernova’s catalogue and future signings, as it seeks to help Brazilian artists reach international…

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‘The alternative to diplomacy is war’: Polisario warns of risks after collapse of Western Sahara UN mission

  • The Security Council did not renew MINURSO’s mandate.
  • The 1991 mission was meant to support a referendum that never took place.
  • Polisario warns that the diplomatic deadlock could raise the risk of conflict.

The UN Security Council failed to renew the mandate of its Western Sahara mission, MINURSO, after Russia and the US vetoed each other’s proposals. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has lacked a functioning ceasefire since 2020 and raises concern that military incidents could escalate while…

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Iran warns missile response to new attack could extend to Europe

  • Iran warns a new US or Israeli attack could prompt missiles reaching Europe.
  • A lawmaker predicts oil could rise above $150 a barrel.
  • Tehran also calls the US naval blockade an act of war.

Iranian lawmaker Hosseinali Haji Deligani has warned that a new US or Israeli attack could trigger Iranian missile strikes with a range extending to Europe. His remarks raise the prospect of a wider regional confrontation and link a possible response to disruption in global energy markets. Deligani told…

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