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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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US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move

  • US and Japan jointly intervened to support a record-weak yen
  • First such coordinated action since 2011's post-tsunami intervention
  • Both sides say further joint interventions remain likely

Japan and the United States have confirmed they jointly intervened in currency markets last week to arrest a slide in the yen, which had fallen to a fresh 40-year low. It is the first joint intervention by the two countries since 2011, when they coordinated action after the…

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AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb over $400bn merger

  • AstraZeneca in talks to buy Bristol Myers Squibb in near-$400bn deal
  • Merger would create world's fourth-largest drugmaker by value
  • Deal still uncertain; both companies declined or didn't comment

AstraZeneca, Britain's biggest drugmaker, is in talks to take over its US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal that would create a near-$400bn (£300bn) pharmaceutical group. The tie-up would rank among the largest pharmaceutical mergers ever and would create the world's fourth-biggest drugmaker by market value, significantly…

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Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

  • Israel doubts Hamas will genuinely disarm under Trump's Gaza plan
  • Officials say premature withdrawal risks a repeat of 7 October
  • Deal requires Hamas to hand weapons to a US-backed Palestinian body

Israel has voiced "serious security concerns" about a proposed Hamas disarmament deal announced last week by US President Donald Trump, even as Israeli forces continue strikes in Gaza. Doron Spielman, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, said Israeli intelligence suggests Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its…

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Locarno Pro Takes on the Big Issues: AI, “Algorithms and Consolidation Versus Creative Freedom”

  • Locarno Pro 2026 runs 6-11 August, focused on AI and consolidation
  • Programme includes Open Doors, First Look Uruguay and new podcast
  • Around 2,000 industry guests expected, mostly from Europe

The Locarno Film Festival's industry programme, Locarno Pro, returns for its 15th edition from 6-11 August 2026 alongside the wider 79th festival, with this year's agenda centred on how AI, data-driven power structures and industry consolidation are reshaping independent cinema. Director Markus Duffner said the topics will run…

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CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: The ostracism of Boy George for his pro-Israel song proves the intolerant Left now holds total control over what performers can think or say

  • Boy George faced backlash over a pro-Israel song amid the Gaza war
  • Columnist says it shows the music industry restricts acceptable opinions
  • Piece frames it as evidence of left-wing intolerance in entertainment

Broadcaster Christopher Stevens argues that Boy George has been shunned by parts of the music industry after releasing a song supporting Israel amid its war in Gaza, a stance the columnist says exposes how narrowly acceptable opinion is now policed within the entertainment world. He frames the singer's…

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On the spot: 50 of the most famous – and infamous – Panenka penalties of all time

  • Guardian marks 50 years since Panenka's iconic 1976 penalty chip
  • Lists 50 famous and infamous Panenka-style penalties since then
  • Includes Maradona, Cantona and Vialli among notable attempts

The Guardian marks the 50th anniversary of Antonin Panenka's audacious chipped penalty, which won Czechoslovakia the 1976 European Championship final against West Germany, by compiling a list of 50 of the most famous and infamous attempts at the technique since. The piece traces how the "Panenka" moved from…

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Trump’s hypocritical new tariffs are a chance for the world to fight back | Joseph Stiglitz

  • Stiglitz says Trump's forced-labour tariff pretext is a ruse to grab trade share
  • US itself has extensive prison-based forced labour, largely unaddressed
  • EU already bans forced-labour imports, making new US tariffs against it hypocritical

Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz argues that Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, imposed under the pretext of curbing forced labour abroad, is actually a disguised attempt to seize a greater share of global trade for the United States. He notes the new tariffs closely mirror those Trump…

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TV tonight: Strictly’s Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu join Celebrity Hunted

  • Celebrity Hunted returns with Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu and other stars
  • Panorama probes strict Devon/Cornwall school trust
  • Chris Packham explores animal intelligence in Evolution on BBC Two

Tonight's TV highlights include the return of Celebrity Hunted for a seventh series on Channel 4, featuring Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu among a group of celebrities evading capture. Elsewhere, BBC One's Panorama investigates a multi-academy trust in Devon and Cornwall accused of overly strict…

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House of the Dragon: Alicent Discovers Aemond and Alys’ Plot to Seize Westeros Power

  • Alicent uncovers Aemond and Alys Rivers' secret power-seizing plot at Harrenhal.
  • The revelation upends Alicent's trust and reshapes the war for the throne.
  • She is left stranded, unable to act safely against the conspiracy.

In the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon's third season, Alicent Hightower travels to Harrenhal to confront her son Aemond, only to discover that he has forged an unsettling alliance with Alys Rivers, the castle's enigmatic resident. Over a tense dinner shared by all three characters, Alicent…

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How TCL’s 2026 TV Range Brings True Competitive PC Gaming to the Couch

  • TCL unveils 2026 SQD Mini-LED TV range for the Australian market
  • Flagship X11L and C8L target gamers with high refresh rates and HDR
  • Game Accelerator mode enables up to 288Hz for competitive PC gaming

TCL has launched its 2026 SQD Mini-LED TV range in Australia, headlined by the flagship X11L and the more accessible C8L, both aimed squarely at gamers who want high refresh rates and strong HDR on a large screen. The range is built around new "Super Quantum Dot" panel…

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