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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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Israeli orphans of fallen heroes find pride, connection on US journey

  • 28 Israeli children who lost parents in military service participated in a three-week North American journey facilitated by the IDF Widows & Orphans Organization
  • Programme centred on Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, beginning in Chicago with host families and continuing to Camp Chi in Wisconsin
  • Initiative designed to foster connection and resilience among bereaved youth whilst honouring fallen service members

Twenty-eight Israeli children who each lost a parent serving in the country's security forces have taken part in a three-week trip to North America, organised by the IDF Widows & Orphans Organization as part of its annual Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme. The initiative aims to give children bereaved by…

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US companies win billions in African data center deals in direct competition with China

  • US firms secured $25.67bn in African data centre deals since 2025
  • Convalt Energy's $6.2bn Lesotho hydropower and AI data centre deal is largest yet
  • China still dominates overall Africa trade despite US inroads

The United States is winning a growing share of major data centre and energy infrastructure deals across Africa, positioning American firms as direct rivals to China in a continent-wide technology and trade contest. The Trump administration's Bureau of African Affairs says it has helped close 37 commercial transactions…

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The guitarist who “ruined rock”, according to The Jesus and the Mary Chain

  • William Reid criticised Eddie Van Halen’s influence on rock guitar.
  • He blamed imitators for shaping 1980s and 1990s guitar music.
  • The Reids favour simplicity and inventiveness over virtuoso technique.

The Jesus and the Mary Chain’s William Reid has said Eddie Van Halen “ruined rock guitar” by inspiring generations of imitators during the 1980s and 1990s. The remarks matter because they challenge the widely held view of Van Halen as one of rock’s most influential guitarists, highlighting a…

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London bus driver hits out at Sadiq Khan after mayor claimed TfL workers wouldn’t be penalised for refusing to drive hot vehicles

  • Bus driver contradicts Khan's claim that hot-vehicle refusals go unpenalised.
  • London faced four heatwaves in 2026, with bus cabs exceeding 40°C.
  • Some routes reportedly topped the legal heat limit for transporting cattle.

A London bus driver has publicly criticised Mayor Sadiq Khan after he claimed to have given Transport for London (TfL) permission to let workers refuse to drive vehicles that became dangerously hot, with the driver disputing that any such protection actually existed in practice. The row follows a…

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Two in custody after the death of a young man found unconscious at a bus stop in Australind, WA

  • Young man found unconscious at Australind, WA bus stop has died
  • Two people now in police custody over the death
  • Further details of the incident have not been released

Two people have been taken into custody by Western Australian police after a young man was found unconscious at a bus stop in Australind and later died. The incident has prompted a police investigation, though full details of the circumstances surrounding his death have not been made available.…

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Vulnerable Democrat warns party to ‘fight back’ against growing socialist movement

  • Rep. Tom Suozzi urges Democrats to confront the rising DSA faction.
  • He likens the DSA's influence to the GOP's House Freedom Caucus.
  • Suozzi says he rejects DSA ideas and sees little public support for them.

Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi of New York has urged his party to more forcefully confront the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within its ranks, warning that failing to do so could damage the party's electoral prospects. Suozzi, considered a moderate and one of the…

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Gus Hamer to Coventry City transfer latest: Chris Wilder makes guarded admission – Coventry Telegraph

  • Coventry are linked with a Gus Hamer return.
  • Wilder has not ruled out a sale.
  • Sheffield United want a substantial fee.

Coventry City have been linked with a possible return for former midfielder Gus Hamer, but no transfer has been confirmed. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder’s guarded comments suggest that a sale could be considered if the club receives an acceptable offer, keeping speculation over Hamer’s future alive. Hamer…

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Newborn deaths are surging in the world’s most vulnerable communities as aid cuts hit

  • Newborn mortality in refugee populations across sub-Saharan Africa surged 81% between 2025–2026, with infant deaths rising 111%, corresponding to international aid reductions by Western nations
  • Over 1,100 health clinics closed and 6,000 healthcare workers lost jobs; 11+ million people lost access to reproductive health services
  • Twenty years of declining maternal mortality risk reversal as healthcare systems dependent on external funding deteriorate

Mothers across sub-Saharan Africa face a perfect storm of conflict, displacement and global aid cuts that are leaving them without the help they need in the most dangerous countries to give birth. Liz Cookman and Nick Ferris report

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Inside the luxury homes of Ireland’s gangland kingpins: Lavish lives of Irish mob clans including Kinahans are revealed as cops seize gold watches, designer bags and sports cars

  • Irish police seize luxury goods from gangland figures, including Kinahan cartel members
  • Gold watches, designer bags and sports cars reportedly confiscated
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Irish police have revealed the lavish lifestyles of leading organised crime figures, including members of the notorious Kinahan cartel, after seizing luxury items such as gold watches, designer handbags and sports cars from gang-linked properties. The disclosures form part of ongoing efforts by Irish law enforcement to target…

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‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam

  • Fake RingGo texts trick people into paying bogus parking fees
  • Links lead to AI-generated clone sites that steal card details
  • Replying "Y" unlocks disabled links on iPhones via iMessage

Security experts are warning about a scam text message impersonating the parking app RingGo, which falsely claims recipients owe outstanding parking charges. The messages, sent from an unverified sender, urge people to click a link and pay immediately by threatening "administrative action" if the debt is not settled,…

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