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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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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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US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

  • FAA proposes streamlining commercial space launch rules.
  • SpaceX and Blue Origin could gain from faster approvals.
  • US target: 1,000 annual launches and re-entries by 2030.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed changes to US rules for commercial space launches and re-entries, with a broader overhaul of its licensing framework planned next year. The proposals could make approvals easier for SpaceX and Blue Origin as the White House seeks a sharp increase in launch…

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A Q&A with Session Six 2026 Lyric Contest Winner Zion Williams

  • Zion Williams won the 2026 Session Six lyric contest.
  • “Heaven’s Front Porch” was inspired by his great-grandmother.
  • He hopes to study songwriting at Belmont University.

Zion Williams won first place in Session Six of the 2026 American Songwriter Lyric Contest with “Heaven’s Front Porch”. He says the song grew from imagining life without his great-grandmother, Jerry Goodwin, and offers a way to express the grief he felt when she was unwell. Williams spent…

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FIFA could see legal action if Women’s World Cup players don’t get equal pay: report

  • FIFPRO unions have reportedly sought legal advice over equal prize money.
  • Their proposal includes a guaranteed minimum share for women players.
  • FIFA and FIFPRO say talks also cover support during qualifying.

FIFPRO and national players’ unions have reportedly sought legal advice over what action they could take if women at the next Women’s World Cup do not receive prize money equal to men’s players. Their letter to FIFA calls for prize money to be proportionate across the tournaments and…

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DORO Once Again Rules Out Retirement: ‘I Wanna Die On Stage’

  • Doro Pesch says she has no plans to retire.
  • She wants to perform for as long as she stays healthy.
  • Her album *Wild At Heart* is due in December 2026.

Doro Pesch has again ruled out retirement, saying she wants to keep performing for as long as her health allows and hopes to die on stage. The German singer, who formed Warlock nearly 45 years ago, said seeing people around her fall ill has reinforced her wish to…

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Finn Wittrock & Supriya Ganesh Horror Thriller ‘Portrait’ From Robert Schwartzman Heads To AFM

  • Robert Schwartzman’s horror film *Portrait* has wrapped production.
  • Finn Wittrock and Supriya Ganesh play a couple facing supernatural threats.
  • Sales teams will take the film to buyers at the American Film Market.

Robert Schwartzman’s supernatural horror thriller *Portrait*, starring Finn Wittrock and Supriya Ganesh, has finished production and is heading to the American Film Market. Upgrade will present it to international buyers alongside domestic sales group After Hours, marking the film’s next step towards finding distribution. The story follows Mark…

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Hudson Freeman Maps Out 2027 North American Tour

  • Hudson Freeman will tour North America from March to May 2027.
  • The tour supports his new album, *Doom Country*.
  • Tickets go on general sale on 13 November.

Hudson Freeman has announced a spring 2027 North American tour in support of his forthcoming album, *Doom Country*. The dates follow UK and European shows and will take him across the United States and Canada, marking a major run around his first release since signing to Mom +…

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Honda to invest $602 million to expand motorcycle factory in Brazil

  • Honda plans to invest US$602.2 million in its Brazilian motorcycle plant.
  • Two new units will raise capacity to 2.3 million motorcycles in 2029.
  • The Manaus factory supplies Brazil and exports to 19 countries.

Honda will invest 3.3 billion reais (about US$602.2 million) by 2030 to expand its motorcycle factory in Manaus, Brazil. The investment is intended to raise production capacity as demand and the plant’s role in supplying regional markets grow. Two new production units are planned, lifting annual capacity to…

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Mexican judge arrested after U.S. charges him of accepting $2M bribe in case linked to former Olympian

  • A Mexican judge was arrested in Colombia.
  • US prosecutors allege he took a $2 million bribe.
  • The case is tied to a transnational cocaine network.

Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara was arrested in Colombia after US authorities charged him with nine counts related to helping Canadian drug trafficker Ryan Clark. Prosecutors allege Benítez accepted a $2 million bribe to grant Clark bond and release, making the case significant as an alleged link between…

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