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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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Iran declares full-scale war with the US – as Trump’s latest strikes are set to intensify

  • Iran reportedly declares full-scale war on the US
  • Trump's forces set to intensify strikes in response
  • Dozens of US troops wounded in previously secret Iran strikes

Iran has reportedly declared full-scale war against the United States, with President Trump's administration poised to intensify military strikes in response. The declaration marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict and the potential for further American military and…

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There’s a dinosaur soulslike launching on Steam this week where you’re a spinosaurus swinging a greatsword with your mouth who just might be able to parry the meteor

  • Dinosaur soulslike "Age of Meteor" launches on Steam this week
  • Players control a sword-wielding spinosaurus battling foes
  • Game reportedly lets you parry the extinction-level meteor

PC Gamer previews Age of Meteor, a dinosaur-themed soulslike launching on Steam this week, in which players control a spinosaurus wielding a greatsword in its mouth and facing enemies including, apparently, an incoming meteor. The premise marks an unusual entry in the crowded soulslike genre, swapping the usual…

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Judge halts Paramount’s $111B purchase of Warner Bros. in win for US states

  • Judge blocks Paramount's $111bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger with a restraining order.
  • Twelve states, led by California, argue the deal harms competition.
  • Preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for 3 August; Paramount likely to appeal.

A US federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking Paramount Skydance's $111 billion (£87 billion) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, delivering an early victory to a coalition of states seeking to stop the deal. The order, granted by US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín in California, prevents…

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Iran and US trade strikes as Trump vows retaliation for troop deaths

  • US and Iran traded strikes for a 10th straight night, escalation sharpens
  • Iran hit tankers, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan; one death in Tabriz
  • Strait of Hormuz traffic fell; diplomatic contacts continued despite fighting

The US and Iran engaged in a night of severe escalation, with American forces launching a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military and maritime targets, and Iran responding by striking oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and hitting US-linked military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait and…

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Glamorous mommy internet star is caught SHOPLIFTING $2,500 from grocery store, according to cops

  • New Jersey mom influencer Jeana DiCarlo accused of shoplifting.
  • Police allege she stole about $2,500 in groceries.
  • Case highlights contrast with her polished online image.

A New Jersey mummy blogger and social media influencer has been arrested and accused of shoplifting roughly $2,500 (£1,950) worth of groceries from a supermarket, according to police. The influencer, identified as Jeana DiCarlo, cultivated a glamorous, family-friendly online image, making the allegations a striking contrast to her…

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Flavor Flav Celebrates US Female Olympians in Vegas with Backstreet Boys, Ed Sheeran

  • Flavor Flav ran a four-day Vegas event honouring US female Olympians
  • Included a parade, free Public Enemy concert and celebrity performers
  • Proceeds from a charity auction benefited the Inspiring Children Foundation

Rapper Flavor Flav hosted a four-day "SHE Weekend" celebration in Las Vegas from 16 to 19 July 2026, honouring US women's Olympians and Paralympians with a parade, panels, parties and a free concert. The event, headlined by musical guests including Backstreet Boys and Ed Sheeran, marked what organisers…

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Promising PS5 RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker Pulls a Mass Effect with Save Data Transfers to Future Games

  • Blood of Dawnwalker saves will carry over to future sequels
  • Bandai Namco confirms Mass Effect-style save transfer feature
  • Game releases on PS5 on 3rd September 2026

Bandai Namco has confirmed that upcoming PS5 RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker will let players carry save data over into future instalments, following a similar approach to the Mass Effect trilogy. The feature was revealed after game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz discussed transferring saves and player choices in an…

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Green Goblin Joins Marvel Tokon’s Stacked Open Beta on PS5, PC

  • Green Goblin added to Marvel Tokon's open beta roster, now 16 characters
  • Open beta runs this weekend on PS5 and PC ahead of launch
  • Full game launches just days after the beta ends

Green Goblin has been added as a surprise 17th playable character to the open beta of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming fighting game from developer Arc System Works. The addition, revealed via a short social media video, expands the beta's roster and adds another marquee villain to…

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Only 7 PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, says analyst, as commenters demand discs without buying them

  • Analyst says just 7 PS games topped 100,000 US physical sales this year.
  • Highlights how digital downloads now dominate over physical media.
  • Commenters want discs to stay available but aren't buying them.

An industry analyst has reported that only seven PlayStation games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the United States so far this year, underlining how far console gaming has shifted away from discs and towards digital downloads. The figures have reignited debate among players who say…

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Spain edge Argentina to lift 2026 World Cup amid controversy

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup
  • Ferran Torres scored the winner; Messi's title defence ends
  • Cambridge study: fan travel caused 82% of tournament emissions

Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New Jersey-New York Stadium to claim their second world title in 16 years. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, ending Argentina's defence of the crown they won in 2022 and denying Lionel…

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