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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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Toe-curling moment US ambassador is read Ed Miliband’s comments about ‘racist idiot’ Donald Trump – as new Foreign Secretary prepares to head for Washington

  • US ambassador read Ed Miliband's past "racist idiot" jibe about Trump
  • Moment described as awkward as new Foreign Secretary heads to US
  • Highlights tension between past Labour remarks and current diplomacy

A newly surfaced comment in which Energy Secretary Ed Miliband once branded Donald Trump a "racist idiot" was put to the US ambassador in an awkward on-record moment, causing visible discomfort. The timing is pointed, as it comes just as Britain's new Foreign Secretary prepares to travel to…

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‘Ted Lasso’ Star Toheeb Jimoh & ‘Snow White’s Dujonna Gift Leading BBC’s ‘Open Water’ Adaptation

  • BBC casts Toheeb Jimoh and Dujonna Gift in Open Water adaptation
  • Author Caleb Azumah Nelson writes and directs his own novel
  • Large ensemble cast joins for BBC iPlayer and BBC One series

The BBC has cast Toheeb Jimoh, best known as Emmy-nominated Sam in Apple TV's Ted Lasso, and Dujonna Gift, who appeared in Disney's 2025 Snow White, to lead its television adaptation of Caleb Azumah Nelson's debut novel Open Water. Jimoh plays Marcus, a retail worker pursuing photography, opposite…

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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Leak Reveals More Than 100 Scrapped Designs, Including Unseen Creatures and Missing Evolutions

  • Leaked Game Freak documentary reveals 100+ scrapped Diamond and Pearl designs
  • Shows cut evolutions, alternate starters and unused creature concepts
  • Fans suggest some designs hint at future Pokémon Winds and Waves content

A previously unseen Game Freak documentary has leaked online, revealing more than 100 scrapped designs from the development of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, including cut creatures, missing evolutions and alternative early versions of familiar species. The find matters to fans because Game Freak keeps its design process tightly…

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‘Far beyond anything we had predicted’: Framework says its supplier’s memory prices are ‘more than double’ its previous shipment

  • Framework says supplier's memory prices have more than doubled
  • Company calls the price surge unexpectedly severe
  • Rising RAM costs linked to AI-driven demand for memory chips

Framework, the company known for its repairable, modular laptops, has said that memory prices from its supplier have risen dramatically, describing the increase as "far beyond anything we had predicted." The firm noted that its supplier's latest quoted prices for memory are "more than double" those of its…

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The music in Nolan’s Odyssey is as well-crafted – and bloodlessly unmemorable – as the movie itself

  • Göransson's Odyssey score avoided orchestras for ancient/metallic instrumentation instead.
  • Composer Tom Smail says it's technically impressive but emotionally forgettable.
  • Score reflects the film's own perceived lack of emotional depth.

In a Guardian opinion piece, composer Tom Smail assesses Ludwig Göransson's score for Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey, arguing it is technically accomplished but ultimately fails to leave a lasting impression, mirroring what he sees as the film's own emotional flatness. Smail, who has personal experience composing in…

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‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out

  • US measles cases reach a 35-year high amid falling vaccination rates
  • America set to lose its "measles eliminated" status this autumn
  • Nearly 400 hospitalised, three deaths, doctors describe traumatic cases

US measles cases have hit a 35-year high, with combined totals from this year and last exceeding the sum of the previous 25 years, driven largely by domestic outbreaks linked to falling vaccination rates. For the first time in 25 years, the country no longer meets the criterion…

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Xbox version of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delayed by over a month, less than 24 hours before launch

  • Xbox launch delayed from today to 3rd September over a backend issue.
  • Switch version launches today but missing deluxe edition, cross-play and extra languages.
  • Xbox pre-orders won't auto-cancel; players must cancel manually if unhappy.

The Xbox release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been delayed by more than a month, with developer PM Studios making the announcement less than 24 hours before the game's scheduled launch. The publisher cited "unforeseen circumstances on a backend feature" as the reason, pushing the Xbox…

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Voices: Poll: Should Andy Burnham introduce a wealth tax on Britain’s richest people?

  • Over 100 millionaires urge Burnham to tax Britain's wealthiest more
  • Gary Lineker and Richard Curtis among signatories backing a 2% levy
  • Tories say government hasn't explained how spending pledges will be funded

More than 100 British-based millionaires, organised by campaign group Patriotic Millionaires UK, have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to introduce higher taxes on the wealth of Britain's richest people. Signatories include broadcaster Gary Lineker, screenwriter Richard Curtis, novelist Val McDermid and former City trader Gary…

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  • Venice unveils an indie-focused, star-studded 83rd festival line-up.
  • McDonagh, Zeller and Boyle have major films in competition.
  • Oasis reunion documentary is set for its world premiere.

The Venice Film Festival has announced a star-led but comparatively subdued programme for its 83rd edition, with films from acclaimed international directors including Martin McDonagh, Florian Zeller and Danny Boyle. The selection matters because it reinforces Venice’s role as a major awards-season launchpad while foregrounding independent cinema over…

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Luiz Carlos Barreto, Its Legendary Film Producer, Dies at 98

  • Legendary Brazilian producer Luiz Carlos Barreto has died aged 98
  • Lula declared three days of national mourning in his honour
  • Co-founded L.C. Barreto Produções, producing over 80 landmark films

Luiz Carlos Barreto, a towering figure in Brazilian cinema and a key architect of the influential Cinema Novo movement, has died in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 98. Brazilian President Lula declared three days of national mourning in his honour, describing him as the most important…

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