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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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Prince Philip’s final school report reveals teachers thought he was ‘too irritable’ but praised him for being a ‘born leader’ and for having ‘unusual courage and endurance’

  • Prince Philip's final school report has come to light.
  • Teachers praised him as a "born leader" with courage and endurance.
  • Report also noted he could be "too irritable" as a pupil.

A newly surfaced school report for the Duke of Edinburgh, believed to be his last before leaving education, has revealed how his teachers assessed him shortly before he embarked on his military and royal life. Staff described the future Prince Philip as showing early signs of leadership potential,…

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US billionaire enrages neighbours by trucking thousands of gallons of water to his Wiltshire estate amid drought

  • US billionaire trucks in water for Wiltshire estate during drought
  • Neighbours angered amid wider water restrictions in England
  • Highlights inequality in drought impact between wealthy and ordinary households

An American billionaire has angered residents living near his estate in Wiltshire after arranging for thousands of gallons of water to be brought in by tanker lorries during England's ongoing drought. The move has drawn criticism from neighbours at a time when large parts of the country are…

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Sawyers puts heartbreak behind her to claim gold

  • Jazmin Sawyers claimed long jump gold at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after recovering from an Achilles tendon injury that sidelined her from the 2024 Olympics
  • England's relay team won silver in the mixed 4x400m; pole vaulter Owen Heard secured bronze as both athletes improved on recent major competition performances

England's Jazmin Sawyers won gold in the women's long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, overcoming years of setbacks including a ruptured Achilles tendon that forced her to miss the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old, who had finished fourth in Birmingham four years earlier and failed…

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REVEALED: Trump visit to Irish Open confirmed as ministers reveal fear over Daniel Kinahan extradition – and one even takes cheeky dig at the US president’s World Cup moment

  • Trump's Irish Open visit reportedly confirmed by officials.
  • Ministers privately worried over Daniel Kinahan extradition case.
  • One minister made a joke referencing Trump's World Cup moment.

A report claims that Donald Trump's attendance at the Irish Open has been confirmed, with Irish government ministers said to be privately anxious about the potential extradition of Daniel Kinahan, the alleged head of an international drug-trafficking cartel wanted by US authorities. The visit is significant because it…

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Vin Diesel calls Fast Forever script the best he’s read in decades

  • Vin Diesel calls "Fast Forever" script the best in decades
  • Franchise's 11th and final film premieres 17 March 2028
  • Original 2001 film returns to cinemas on 21 August for anniversary

Vin Diesel has described the script for "Fast Forever", the eleventh and final Fast & Furious film, as the best he has read in decades, saying he was left "still crying" after reading it. He shared the verdict on Instagram, timed to coincide with the original 2001 film's…

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‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2 Will ‘Not’ Shy Away From the ‘Horrible’ Cultural Themes of the 1930s: It’s the ‘Heart of Our Story’

  • Season 2 of "It: Welcome to Derry" set in 1935
  • Storyline centres on the Bradley Gang Massacre from King's novel
  • Creator says 1930s social themes won't be softened

Andy Muschietti, co-creator of HBO's "It: Welcome to Derry," has confirmed that Season 2 will be set in 1935 and will draw on the Bradley Gang Massacre interlude from Stephen King's "It" novel. He told Variety the writers' room is currently active on the new season, which will…

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The RSC unveils first cast photo from George R.R. Martin’s stage play

  • RSC unveils first cast photo for Martin's "The Mad King" stage play
  • Story covers Aerys II Targaryen's fall and Robert's Rebellion
  • Previews resumed after delays; first audience gave standing ovation

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released the first official cast image for "The Mad King," a new stage production written by "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin, giving audiences their first proper look at the ensemble bringing this chapter of Westerosi history to the stage. The play…

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Father of 10-year-old boy breaks silence after viral beach rescue: ‘No way I could ever repay him’

  • Lifeguard, 16, rescued unconscious boy, 10, from rip tides in California
  • Boy's father publicly thanked rescuer Ryder Williams for saving his son
  • Williams invited to White House to receive civilian honour

A father from California has spoken publicly about the moment his 10-year-old son was pulled unconscious from the ocean after being swept up in dangerous rip tides and heavy surf at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. Sumit Rai described receiving the phone call every parent dreads, and…

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How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire

  • Australia blends satellite/AI tech with Indigenous knowledge to predict bushfires
  • Black Summer fires (2019-20) burned an area the size of the UK
  • Indigenous land readers verify satellite data on the ground

The wildfires currently devastating parts of Europe have highlighted how Australia, one of the world's most fire-prone countries, is combining Indigenous knowledge with modern technology to combat bushfires. Professor Marta Yebra, who leads the Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence in Canberra, has spearheaded work integrating satellite imagery, drones…

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California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump

  • California's minimum wage rises to $17.40 on January 1, becoming the nation's highest
  • The increase represents continued growth since 2019, amid documented cost-of-living pressures on families
  • Governor Newsom criticised federal wage stagnation whilst highlighting economic pressures on residents

California governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state's minimum wage will rise to $17.40 an hour from 1 January, which he says will make it the highest of any US state. The move comes as Newsom continues to criticise the Trump administration, accusing Republicans of blocking increases…

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