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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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Anyone with a shed, an extension cord, a couple of GPUs and an overdraft is building datacenters. Fujitsu just offloaded five

  • Fujitsu sold five Australian datacentres to private equity firm Next Capital.
  • Deal reportedly worth around AUD$200 million (£104 million).
  • Fujitsu is refocusing on AI, cyber and quantum services instead.

Fujitsu has sold five of its Australian datacentres to private equity firm Next Capital, as part of a broader retreat from datacentre ownership so it can focus on faster-growing services such as cyber resilience, sovereign AI and high-performance and quantum computing. The move comes as demand for AI…

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: Live updates from the Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 launch event

  • Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event took place in London on 22 July 2026.
  • Three foldables, including Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, plus two smartwatches expected.
  • Engadget live-blogged the event with follow-up YouTube analysis and Q&A.

Samsung is holding its Galaxy Unpacked event in London on 22 July 2026, where it is expected to formally unveil its latest foldable phones and smartwatches, including the Z Fold 8 and Flip 8. The presentation begins at 9am ET (2pm in London), with Engadget providing live coverage…

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Rebel Wilson Triumphs In Explosive Court Battle With ‘The Deb’ Co-Star Charlotte MacInnes

  • Sydney court rules Rebel Wilson did not defame co-star Charlotte MacInnes
  • Judge found MacInnes changed her story and showed no serious harm
  • Separate US lawsuit by Deb producers against Wilson still ongoing

A Sydney court has ruled that Rebel Wilson did not defame her fellow actress Charlotte MacInnes, bringing an end to one strand of the bitter legal dispute surrounding Wilson's directorial debut, The Deb. Justice Elizabeth Raper found in Wilson's favour after MacInnes sued over four Instagram posts in…

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Bus fares across England to be capped at £2 from January

  • England-wide bus fares capped at £2 from January.
  • Cap funded by roughly £450m borrowing, not tax threshold changes.
  • Critics call it a Labour U-turn amid wider party turbulence.

Andy Burnham has confirmed that bus fares across England will be capped at £2 from the start of January, as part of a wider giveaway worth around £500 million. Rather than pursuing an earlier plan to end the freeze on income tax thresholds, the funding for the flagship…

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US Escalates Iran Strikes as Pentagon Seeks $87 Billion in Additional Military Funding

  • US executes 11th consecutive night of airstrikes as April ceasefire agreement collapses
  • Trump threatens to target suspected underground nuclear facility near Natanz; both sides contest Strait of Hormuz control
  • Pentagon seeks $87bn additional funding; existing Iran conflict has cost $37.5bn to date

The United States has resumed intensive military strikes against Iran for an eleventh consecutive night, marking a sharp escalation following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement from April. President Trump has intensif

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PAX Aus 2026 Guest Lineup Includes Former WWE superstar Austin Creed, Doom Composer Mick Gordon, and More

  • PAX Aus 2026 (October 9-11, Melbourne) has announced its guest lineup featuring industry figures across gaming
  • Headliners include content creator Austin Creed, film composer Mick Gordon, and Housemarque game director Gregory Louden
  • Organisers positioned the roster as representing gaming's diversity—development, content creation, esports, voice work, and performance

PAX Aus, Australia's major gaming convention, has announced its 2026 guest lineup, featuring former WWE wrestler Austin Creed alongside acclaimed video game composer Mick Gordon. The announcement highlights the event's aim to showcase the breadth of gaming culture, spanning development, content creation, tabletop gaming and live performance, ahead…

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Rugby league great Garry Sullivan refused bail over Melbourne’s 1994 Chadstone shopping centre armed robbery cold case

  • Ex-rugby league player Garry Sullivan denied bail in Melbourne.
  • Charges relate to 1994 Chadstone shopping centre armed robbery.
  • Case had been unsolved for over three decades before charges laid.

Former rugby league player Garry Sullivan has been refused bail in Melbourne after being charged in connection with a 1994 armed robbery at the Chadstone shopping centre, a case that had remained unsolved for decades. The development marks a significant break in a long-running cold case investigation, with…

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Video: Splatoon Raiders Gets New Overview Trailer Ahead Of This Week’s Release

  • Splatoon Raiders releases this week; Nintendo's marketing campaign includes a 7-minute overview trailer and developer interview
  • Game emphasises single-player with optional multiplayer; features Spirhalite Islands and amiibo support
  • Early reviews praise diverse gameplay options and accessibility, calling it potentially the series' most varied entry despite lacking traditional Turf War mode

Nintendo has released a new seven-minute overview trailer for Splatoon Raiders ahead of the single-player-focused spin-off's launch this week, part of a wider marketing push that also includes promotional posters and an "Ask the Developer" interview. The trailer offers a further look at the game's mysterious setting, the…

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Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish

  • South Korean chef faces jail over unapproved ant garnish
  • Prosecutors seek one-year term and £10,100 fine
  • Verdict due 2 September; ants used in sorbet dishes

South Korean prosecutors have sought a one-year jail term and a 20 million won (£10,100) fine against the owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant for serving ants as a dessert garnish, in breach of national food safety rules. Ants are not among the ten insect species approved for human…

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US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site

  • US strikes Iran nightly for 11th night running amid collapsed ceasefire
  • Trump threatens to bomb underground Natanz nuclear site "Pickaxe Mountain"
  • Houthi blockade threat and Hormuz clashes risk wider regional shipping crisis

The US carried out strikes on Iran for an 11th consecutive night, as Donald Trump threatened to hit "Pickaxe Mountain", a suspected underground nuclear enrichment site near Natanz. The renewed bombardment follows the collapse of a ceasefire agreed in April, with both sides now fighting over control of…

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