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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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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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The 10 Most Universally Beloved ’80s Cult Classic Movies

  • Home video and cable helped 1980s films find devoted audiences.
  • Some cult favourites later became mainstream classics.
  • The article highlights films including *The Evil Dead* and *Labyrinth*.

The article names ten 1980s films it considers unusually widely loved cult classics, arguing that some have since become mainstream classics. It says home video and cable helped films that struggled in cinemas find new audiences and build passionate followings. Among the examples covered are *The Evil Dead*,…

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Democrats lead by 96 seats as 25 House races remain undecided

  • Democrats lead the House by 96 seats.
  • Twenty-five House races remain undecided.
  • The Nasdaq fell 5.5% amid AI regulation concerns.

Democrats flipped eight more House seats and hold a 96-seat lead over Republicans, with 25 races still undecided. The results mark a major shift in Congress and leave Democrats poised to use their new majority to scrutinise executive agencies, including the Justice Department. The current House tally is…

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Zelensky says Russian strikes have damaged every power plant in Ukraine

  • Zelensky says every Ukrainian power plant has been damaged.
  • Russian strikes have also hit equipment linked to nuclear plants.
  • Energy damage has forced emergency power cuts.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian attacks have damaged every power plant in Ukraine. His warning highlights the scale of the pressure on the country’s energy system as colder weather approaches and strikes intensify. Zelensky said Russian drones and missiles have also targeted equipment on which Ukraine’s nuclear power…

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Hockey’s streaming spree means there’s one fewer thing holding Canada together

  • NHL access in Canada is increasingly split across paid streaming services.
  • The CBC has ended its Saturday night hockey broadcasts.
  • Many Canadians see the cost and loss of shared viewing as a national concern.

NHL games are becoming harder and more expensive to watch in Canada as broadcasts move behind several paid streaming services. The shift matters because hockey has long been a shared national experience, carried across the country by radio and public television; losing that common access may weaken one…

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Immigration raids drive Latino voters towards Democrats in midterm elections

  • Immigration raids turned some former Trump supporters against Republicans.
  • Latino support for Republicans fell from 48% to 30%.
  • The shift helped Democrats win key races and governorships.

Immigration raids and deportations appear to have pushed many Latino voters away from Republicans and towards Democrats in the US midterm elections. The shift helped Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress and several governorships, challenging the Republican assumption that support gained in 2024 would last. Benny…

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We’ve just seen a transformative moment in America’s death penalty history | Austin Sarat

  • Newsom commuted the sentences of everyone on California’s death row.
  • He said the state cannot morally carry out executions.
  • The decision could signal a wider shift in US politics.

California governor Gavin Newsom has granted clemency to everyone on the state’s death row, commuting their sentences and removing the threat of execution. The article presents the decision as a major moment in US death penalty history: it advances Newsom’s record against capital punishment and suggests that opposing…

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Alabama elects transgender Democrat amid backlash against Trump

  • Allison Montgomery won a state legislative seat in Huntsville.
  • The article links Democratic gains to anger over prices and Trump.
  • Candidates kept their messaging focused on affordability.

Huntsville, Alabama, elected transgender Democrat Allison Montgomery as a state representative, a result the article presents as evidence of growing anger at Donald Trump and his party. It argues that economic pressures and dissatisfaction with the administration are helping Democrats win in conservative states, even though the party…

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Midwest weather system sends late summer warmth to New York and Boston

  • Warm air lifted New York and Boston to nearly 23C.
  • Storms disrupted voting and caused damage across several US states.
  • Heavy rain warnings are in place around the western Mediterranean.

A low pressure system over the US Midwest has drawn warm air from the Gulf of Mexico into the north-east, bringing New York and Boston an unusually late spell of summer-like weather. Temperatures near 23C were around 7-10C above early November averages, while parts of eastern Canada also…

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