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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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How ingenious Aussie couple came up with the perfect solution to beat the housing crisis – but now council wants to kick them out over red tape

  • Queensland couple built a tiny home to tackle housing costs
  • Council says the structure breaches local planning rules
  • Couple now face eviction despite offering an affordable option

A Queensland couple built a tiny home on their rural property near Toowoomba as a low-cost housing solution amid Australia's ongoing housing crisis, only to find themselves in a dispute with the local council over planning regulations. The case highlights the tension between grassroots efforts to ease housing…

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AppleCare One insurance for multiple devices finally expands outside the US

  • AppleCare One multi-device insurance launches in UK, France, Germany, Australia on 4 August.
  • UK pricing: £16.99/month for three devices, £4.99 per extra device.
  • Savings depend on device value; better deal for higher-end or multiple gadgets.

Apple has expanded AppleCare One, its single-plan insurance for multiple devices such as iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and MacBooks, beyond the US for the first time. A year after its US launch, the service will roll out to the UK, France, Germany and Australia from 4th August, giving…

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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal and Liverpool battle it out for Bradley Barcola?

  • Arsenal eye Vinícius Júnior or Bradley Barcola as Trossard replacement
  • Liverpool favourites for Barcola if they meet PSG's asking price
  • Mohamed Salah linked with a move to Besiktas

Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly circling the same crop of attacking targets as this summer's transfer window heats up, with Arsenal weighing up Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior or Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola as a replacement for Leandro Trossard. Liverpool are said to be favourites for Barcola, though a…

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New exhibition to explore how Georgia O’Keeffe’s desert home shaped her art

  • Courtauld to stage Georgia O'Keeffe: Ghost Ranch exhibition from October 2027
  • Nearly 24 works never before shown in the UK
  • Show examines how her New Mexico desert home shaped her art

The Courtauld Gallery is to stage a new exhibition exploring how Georgia O'Keeffe's remote New Mexico home at Ghost Ranch shaped her celebrated paintings of the American desert landscape. The show, titled Georgia O'Keeffe: Ghost Ranch and opening in October 2027, aims to deepen understanding in the UK…

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What If We Got AI Right? by Eleanor Drage review – avoiding apocalypse

  • Guardian review of Eleanor Drage's AI ethics book "What If We Got AI Right?"
  • Book argues big tech can't deliver utopia while chasing profit and power
  • Reviewer praises ideas but says some arguments feel rushed and unconvincing

This is a Guardian review of Eleanor Drage's book "What If We Got AI Right?", which sets out to challenge Silicon Valley's binary narrative that artificial intelligence will either usher in utopia or trigger apocalypse. Drage, a researcher at Cambridge's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, argues…

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‘Squealing’ dangerous driver shrieks on camera after police dog tracks him down following 80mph chase

  • Driver pursued police at 80mph through residential zones after initial traffic violation in Derbyshire
  • Police dog apprehended suspect fleeing on foot; body-cam captured distressed encounter
  • Driver pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, insurance violations, and other charges; sentencing set for August

A police officer bluntly replied: “Mate, stop screaming”

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Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – business live

  • Oil prices fell over 5% as US pauses Iran strikes for second night
  • DCC Energy agrees £5.75bn takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners
  • Shein posts $99m Q1 loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO after US tariff change

Oil prices dropped sharply on Monday morning after the US paused air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive night, easing fears of a wider Middle East conflict that had driven crude towards $100 a barrel last week. The de-escalation coincided with a busy morning for UK corporate…

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‘The Traitors’ India Sets August Season 2 Bow on Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)

  • "The Traitors" India Season 2 premieres 13 August on Prime Video
  • Karan Johar returns to host 21 celebrity contestants
  • Format has now been adapted in over 40 countries worldwide

Prime Video will globally launch Season 2 of "The Traitors" India, the local adaptation of the international reality format, in August, with Karan Johar returning as host. The series sees 21 celebrities from various fields play a game centred on trust, betrayal and deception, and comes after the…

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Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’

  • AI-generated fake doctors on TikTok spread false health claims widely.
  • Research found such content in 40% of top health videos.
  • Experts urge TikTok to curb dangerous misinformation harming public health.

Health experts have warned that AI-generated "doctors" are spreading misleading medical advice on TikTok, describing the trend as a "huge danger to public safety". Research from digital marketing agency Hallam found that deepfake influencer accounts designed to resemble real physicians are racking up millions of views while promoting…

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‘Off the scale’ haul of nitrous oxide cans found

  • Peterborough volunteers found 82 nitrous oxide canisters in one day
  • Police disposed of 972 canisters locally in the past year
  • Councillor proposes awareness campaign and stronger enforcement

A litter-picking group in Peterborough collected 82 discarded nitrous oxide canisters in a single day, describing the haul as "off the scale" and far above the usual three to twelve typically found in a session. The find, made near Norman Road Car Park, underscores continuing concerns about the…

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