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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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Moebius Entertainment Picks Up World Rights To Fiona Roan Feng-I’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Ahead of Toronto Premiere

  • Moebius Entertainment buys world rights to Roan's "Happily Ever After"
  • Film premieres at Toronto Film Festival's Special Presentations section
  • Reunites director, producer and sales boss from acclaimed debut "American Girl"

Hong Kong-based sales company Moebius Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales rights, excluding Taiwan, to "Happily Ever After", the second feature from Taiwanese director Fiona Roan Feng-I. The film will have its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the Toronto International Film Festival, and the deal reunites…

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TikTok famous takeaway that made neighbours ‘lives a misery’ with constant noise and fights outside burns down in huge fire

  • TikTok-famous takeaway destroyed by large fire
  • Neighbours previously complained of noise and fights
  • Fire caused significant damage to the premises

A takeaway shop that had gained notoriety on TikTok and reportedly made neighbours' "lives a misery" due to constant noise and fighting outside has been destroyed in a large fire. The blaze drew significant attention given the venue's online notoriety, with residents having previously complained about disruption caused…

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Losing World Cup finalists Argentina hold open-top bus parade in front of huge crowds in Buenos Aires despite Spain defeat

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  • Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain
  • Huge crowds still welcomed the team home
  • Open-top bus parade held in Buenos Aires

Argentina held an open-top bus parade through Buenos Aires in front of large crowds despite the national team losing the World Cup final to Spain. The celebration reflects the depth of public support for the squad, with fans turning out in force to welcome the players home even…

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FAST Provider Wedotv Launches in India With Samsung TV Plus (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Wedotv launches four channels on Samsung TV Plus in India, covering entertainment, automotive, films and sports
  • Partnership extends Wedotv's presence to 13 territories on Samsung TV Plus globally
  • Targets India's growing free streaming market, capitalising on Samsung's 100M+ monthly active users

FAST channel provider wedotv has struck its first distribution deal in India, bringing four channels to Samsung TV Plus and reaching millions of Samsung Smart TV users across the country. The agreement adds wedotv Big Stories, wedotv Cars, wedotv Movies and wedotv Sports to the platform. wedotv Big…

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Burnham charms Trump as President hails ‘very good’ first call on North Sea oil, trade and Iran

  • Burnham holds first call with Trump as UK Prime Minister
  • Trump calls the discussion on oil, trade and Iran "very good"
  • Comes amid Labour infighting on Burnham's first day in No 10

Andy Burnham has held his first call with US President Donald Trump since becoming Prime Minister, with Trump publicly describing the conversation as "very good". The call reportedly touched on North Sea oil, trade and Iran, marking one of the new premier's first acts on the world stage…

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PETER HITCHENS: Critics warn Andy Burnham will take us back to the 70s. But with low crime and plenty of jobs, many of us would welcome it

  • Hitchens challenges claims that Burnham's premiership echoes the 1970s
  • Piece argues 1970s Britain had lower crime and more jobs
  • Comes as Burnham begins major policy shake-up as new PM

In this opinion column, Peter Hitchens responds to critics who warn that Andy Burnham, newly installed as Prime Minister, risks dragging Britain back to the economic and social conditions of the 1970s. Hitchens argues that such comparisons are not the damning indictment his critics intend, suggesting that many…

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World Cup 2026 in 90 seconds: a photo animation

  • Guardian releases 90-second photo animation recapping World Cup 2026
  • Created by picture editor Jonny Weeks from tournament photographs
  • Contains flashing images and audio; features Spain, Argentina, England, France

The Guardian has published a 90-second audio-visual animation reviewing the 2026 World Cup, compiled by picture editor Jonny Weeks from photographs taken during the tournament. The piece brings together key footballing moments, images of fans in the host nations, and the trophy itself, offering a quick visual retrospective…

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Neuer to Neymar: 11 World Cup players who retired from international football

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  • Several veteran internationals retired after the 2026 World Cup.
  • Neuer, Ochoa, Mahrez, Valencia and Otamendi are among those departing.
  • Marks the end of notable international careers following tournament exits.

As the 2026 World Cup progresses, several established international footballers have used the tournament as their final bow for their national teams, marking the end of an era for some of the sport's most recognisable names. The wave of retirements spans veteran World Cup winners, long-serving squad players…

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Why World Cup can be game-changer for ambitious MLS

  • World Cup exposure prompts MLS marketing push featuring Messi and Beckham
  • MLS has grown from 10 teams in 1996 to 30 now
  • League to adopt summer-to-spring calendar from 2027, aligning with Europe

The World Cup, hosted jointly by the US, Mexico and Canada, has given Major League Soccer a major boost in exposure, and the league is now moving to convert that attention into lasting growth. MLS has launched an advertising campaign featuring stars such as Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min…

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Salt’s path home from Barbados to Welsh Fire captain

  • Phil Salt named Welsh Fire men's captain for The Hundred
  • He's the competition's all-time top run-scorer, with 1,138 runs
  • Welsh Fire's campaign opens 22 July against Southern Brave

Phil Salt, the England T20 batter born in North Wales and raised largely in Barbados, is preparing to captain Welsh Fire's men's team in the upcoming Hundred season. The 29-year-old, who leads a side featuring former England captain Joe Root and ex-Test bowler Chris Woakes, says joining the…

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