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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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Weil partners green light closure of legal powerhouse after almost a century

  • Weil partners voted to dissolve the nearly century-old firm.
  • The firm reported more than $2bn in revenue last year.
  • Departures of senior partners fuelled uncertainty about its future.

Partners at Weil, Gotshal and Manges have voted to dissolve the US law firm, ending months of uncertainty about its future. The decision is striking because the Wall Street firm generated more than $2bn in revenue last year, and its collapse has sent shock waves through the legal…

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Newly elected NJ Dem Rep. Adam Hamawy refuses to call Iran an adversary, blames the US and Israel for war

  • Hamawy declined to call Iran an adversary.
  • He called for diplomacy and criticised US and Israeli actions.
  • He has faced scrutiny over past associations, without being accused of wrongdoing.

New Jersey congressman-elect Adam Hamawy declined twice in a CNN interview to call Iran an adversary, saying the US had helped push it into conflict and should pursue diplomacy. He also accused Israel of pushing the US towards war, drawing comparisons with another Democratic candidate’s reluctance to identify…

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Iranian prisoner accused of directing foiled plot against RAF Fairford

  • Prosecutors say a prisoner directed the alleged plot from New York.
  • Associates allegedly surveyed RAF Fairford and sought attack materials.
  • Five men were arrested near the base in September.

US federal prosecutors allege that Mohammad Dawood al-Saadi directed a foiled plot against RAF Fairford from a New York prison, using coded calls to pass plans to associates. The alleged attack was intended as retribution for the US war in Iran and targeted a British base that houses…

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‘Europe not going anywhere’: G7 summit a ‘signal to Russians’ that Europe is standing behind Ukraine

  • European support for Ukraine is meant to remain durable.
  • The Paris G7 meeting tests Western unity.
  • Its communiqué will show what Washington backs.

At a G7 meeting in Paris, European leaders are seeking to signal that their support for Ukraine will endure, even as trilateral negotiations take place in Abu Dhabi. James Townsend of the Atlantic Council argues that Moscow should not interpret diplomacy as a weakening of Western resolve. The…

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Florida AG subpoenas DSA over potential illegal funding from Cuba and China

  • Florida is investigating the DSA’s potential foreign funding.
  • The subpoena seeks records on delegations to Cuba and China.
  • No specific criminal allegations have been detailed.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has subpoenaed the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as part of an investigation into whether it accepted contributions from foreign sources, including entities in Cuba and China. He said Florida law bars such contributions and that the inquiry will examine whether the organisation…

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Mojtaba Khamenei aide’s chilling ’40 years’ warning surfaces amid US push for Iran deal

  • Rezaei said wartime negotiations could last 30 to 40 years.
  • The US has reportedly proposed renewed talks with Iran.
  • Iran says it is waiting for US compliance with its conditions.

Iran’s senior security official Mohsen Rezaei once said negotiations during a ceasefire could last 30 to 40 years, with both sides remaining ready to fight. The resurfaced remark is drawing attention as the United States reportedly seeks renewed talks with Iran, where Rezaei is a senior figure in…

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Garth Brooks plans Nashville country station to support local broadcasters

  • Brooks plans a new Nashville country station called FM-100.
  • Lightning 100 is expected to move to a nearby frequency.
  • FM-100 aims to support local radio and serve the community.

Garth Brooks plans to launch FM-100, a new country music station in Nashville, after arranging to buy the FM dial position used by independent station Lightning 100. The move is intended to help fund Lightning 100 and let it relocate to a nearby frequency, while Brooks says his…

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Jim Jordan chosen to lead House Republicans after midterm losses

  • Jim Jordan will lead House Republicans as minority leader.
  • His appointment follows major Republican losses in both chambers.
  • John Thune was re-elected to lead Senate Republicans.

House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan as their minority leader for the next Congress, which begins next year. A staunch ally of Donald Trump, he will lead the party as it responds to promised Democratic investigations and an ambitious legislative agenda after Republicans lost control of both chambers…

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New Russell Brand accuser comes forward in US after comedian’s rape conviction in UK

  • A new US accuser is speaking with Gloria Allred.
  • Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults in the UK.
  • He received a 10-year-and-six-month prison sentence.

Another woman in the United States has come forward with claims that she was victimised by Russell Brand, days after his conviction in the UK for rape and sexual assault. She is speaking with lawyer Gloria Allred about her options; the article provides no further details of her…

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Petition opposing Hakeem Jeffries as US House Speaker passes one million signatures

  • A petition opposing Jeffries as Speaker has passed one million signatures.
  • Democrats have yet to select their candidate for the role.
  • Critics cite his Israel policy and campaign contributions.

More than one million people have signed a petition urging Democrats to reject Hakeem Jeffries as the next Speaker of the US House, bringing scrutiny to his leadership and foreign-policy positions. Jeffries is expected to seek the role after Democrats’ midterm victories, but he has not yet been…

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