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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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The Guardian view on the midterms and foreign policy: American voters spoke, and now the world waits anxiously | Editorial

  • Democrats gain tools to scrutinise Trump’s foreign policy.
  • The editorial warns against renewed confrontation with Iran.
  • Voters’ domestic concerns are shaping US foreign policy.

The US Democrats’ gains in the midterms give them new ways to scrutinise and constrain Donald Trump’s foreign policy, particularly through control of government spending. The result also raises concern that a weakened president could turn to overseas confrontation to distract from domestic criticism and shape his legacy.…

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Is MAHA dying—or will it be reborn? What’s next after crushing midterm losses?

  • MAHA’s midterm setbacks have raised doubts about its future.
  • Supporters disagree over its priorities and political direction.
  • A poll showed little support for joining the Democrats.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement has been weakened by Republican losses in the midterms, while its political influence appears limited and prominent opponents of Kennedy won. The results have sharpened questions about whether MAHA will fade, split into smaller groups or reshape itself, perhaps…

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Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack

  • Iran says five tankers struck mines and caught fire.
  • A tanker was also hit by projectiles off Qatar.
  • Mediation continues amid fears of renewed US military action.

Iranian forces say at least five tankers were damaged by fires after striking naval mines in or near the Strait of Hormuz, while the UK maritime agency reported another tanker was hit by two projectiles off Qatar. The incidents underline the risks to shipping as the war involving…

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‘The Odyssey’ Returns to Imax 70mm Theaters Again After Record-Breaking Run

  • “The Odyssey” returns to cinemas on 11 December.
  • More than 1,000 US and Canadian screens will show it.
  • Its worldwide box office reached $1.8 billion.

Universal will re-release Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in cinemas from 11 December, giving audiences another chance to see the film in Imax 70mm. The return follows a record-breaking theatrical run and brings the epic back to more than 1,000 screens across the US and Canada. Released on 17…

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Death Angel Unleash New Single “The Never Was”: Stream

  • Death Angel have released a new single, “The Never Was”.
  • Its lyrics criticise people who make everything about themselves.
  • The band has tour dates in Europe, California and Australia.

Death Angel have released “The Never Was”, a new thrash metal single ahead of their Christmas concerts and continuing Act III anniversary tour. The song takes aim at self-centred people who turn other people’s successes, setbacks and even deaths into opportunities to talk about themselves. Vocalist Mark Osegueda…

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The US blue wave is not blue and yellow — yet

  • Democrats’ midterm victory opens new routes for Ukraine support.
  • The bipartisan coalition backing Ukraine is smaller and weaker.
  • Democrats must choose to prioritise Ukraine amid domestic pressures.

Democrats won a larger-than-expected victory in the 2026 US midterm elections, shifting control of Congress and creating new opportunities to advance support for Ukraine. But the article argues that a stronger Democratic majority will not automatically translate into a major increase in aid, as voters focused chiefly on…

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Indiana executes Jeffrey Weisheit as two more US killings are scheduled

  • Indiana executed Jeffrey Weisheit shortly after midnight.
  • Florida and Alabama planned executions later on Thursday.
  • Florida’s total could reach 19 this year, matching its record.

Indiana executed Jeffrey Weisheit on Thursday, while Florida and Alabama planned executions later the same day. The three executions drew renewed attention to capital punishment in the US, already under scrutiny after Christa Pike survived a failed execution in Tennessee in September. Weisheit, 50, was put to death…

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Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Turns a Profit as Bitcoin Rise Lifts Books

  • American Bitcoin made $126 million in the third quarter.
  • A $197 million Bitcoin valuation gain drove much of the profit.
  • Mining costs rose as output and margins fell.

American Bitcoin, a Trump-family-backed Bitcoin mining company, reported a third-quarter profit of about $126 million, reversing a $57.2 million loss in the previous quarter. The result matters because it marks the company’s strongest showing yet, although much of the profit came from Bitcoin’s rising value rather than its…

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Feds slam NY sanctuary policies after illegal immigrant charged in brutal rape of 27-year-old woman

  • Federal officials blamed New York sanctuary policies after a Brooklyn rape charge.
  • The suspect was arrested on Monday night.
  • An immigration detainer has been placed on him.

Federal officials criticised New York’s sanctuary policies after Peruvian immigrant Reynaldo Mayna Cordero was charged with raping a 27-year-old woman in a Brooklyn building. The case has renewed a dispute over whether local authorities should co-operate with federal immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security said Cordero entered…

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Pink Floyd Unearths Never-Before-Heard Music From 1977 for Massive 50th-Anniversary Release

  • Pink Floyd will release a 50th-anniversary edition of *Animals*.
  • It includes five rarities and a recording of a 1977 concert.
  • The box set adds a book, unseen photos and immersive audio.

Pink Floyd is marking 50 years since *Animals* with a new edition due on 22 January. The release brings together rare and previously unheard recordings, archival material and a 1977 concert, offering fans a fuller picture of how the album was made. The deluxe box set includes the…

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