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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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World Cup 2026: latest news and reaction after Spain beat Argentina to win trophy – live

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  • Spain beat Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup final
  • Squad flies to Madrid for palace reception and open-top parade
  • A 13-year-old died when a fountain collapsed during celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo

Spain's national football team are returning home to a hero's welcome in Madrid after beating Argentina in the World Cup 2026 final, securing the country's second-ever World Cup title. The squad is due to land in the Spanish capital at around 2pm local time, where they will be…

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Original band’s line-up reunites for two live comeback shows

  • Lonely The Brave reunite with original singer Dave Jakes after 2018 exit
  • Two shows confirmed: Cambridge (12 Nov) and London (17 Nov)
  • General ticket sale begins 24 July, with mailing-list pre-sale first

Lonely The Brave have reunited with Dave Jakes, the band's original vocalist, and will play their first live shows with him since his departure in 2018. Jakes fronted the Cambridge band on its first two albums before health reasons forced him to step back, with Jack Bennett later…

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Airbus takes flight from AWS. What happens next is critical

  • Airbus shifts ~900 apps from AWS to Scaleway for data sovereignty
  • Supply chain and Microsoft/Google dependencies remain unresolved challenges
  • Airbus avoids AI agents in critical systems, favouring in-house control

Airbus is moving around 900 applications away from Amazon Web Services to French cloud provider Scaleway, with an initial 70 apps prioritised, as part of a push to bring critical systems and data under European control. The move is presented as evidence that "digital sovereignty" is a genuine…

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Romesh Ranganathan defends BBC’s star-studded licence fee advert but admits corporation has its ‘flaws’ after backlash over ‘nauseating’ and ‘shameless’ campaign film

  • Romesh Ranganathan defends BBC's licence fee advert campaign
  • Advert criticised by some as "nauseating" and "shameless"
  • Ranganathan admits BBC has its "flaws" despite defending it

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has spoken out in defence of a star-studded BBC advert promoting the licence fee, after the campaign film was criticised by some viewers as "nauseating" and "shameless". Despite backing the corporation's efforts, Ranganathan acknowledged that the BBC has its "flaws", offering a more balanced response…

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Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero SNUBS Donald Trump after collecting World Cup runners-up medal

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  • Cristian Romero appeared to snub Donald Trump at the medal ceremony
  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup final
  • The final was overshadowed by player clashes and Trump's podium controversy

Argentina defender Cristian Romero appeared to snub Donald Trump while collecting his runners-up medal after the World Cup final, in which Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain after an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres. The moment added to a chaotic and controversial finale to the tournament, with Trump's presence…

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Stay or go – at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call

  • Rashford's Barcelona and third-party transfer options both expired unused
  • United's top earner at £325,000 a week amid cost-cutting pressure
  • He is set to return to a more amicable relationship under Michael Carrick

Marcus Rashford faces a decision about whether his long-term future lies at Manchester United, as he returns from a positive World Cup campaign with England to reflect on his club career at the age of 28. The forward, who spent last season on loan at Barcelona helping them…

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Bitter Argentina players turn their backs to Spain’s World Cup trophy lift after violence marred winners’ celebrations – as lip-reader reveals what furious star said to winning captain Rodri during brawl

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup final.
  • Players clashed in ugly scenes at the full-time whistle.
  • Argentina players reportedly turned backs during Spain's trophy celebration.

Argentina players reportedly turned their backs during Spain's World Cup trophy lift after ugly scenes broke out between the two squads at the final whistle, capping a ill-tempered end to the tournament. The clash came moments after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring…

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New UK PM Burnham Greenlit North Sea Oil as US-Iran Tensions Push Crude Above $90

  • UK PM Burnham greenlit North Sea energy expansion amid escalating US-Iran military conflict entering its second week
  • Crude oil breached $90/barrel due to Middle East tensions; Ryanair forecasts lower summer airfares
  • Spain won World Cup final; Ryan Fox claimed first major at the Open Championship

The newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled the government's commitment to domestic energy production by authorising expansion of North Sea oil and gas operations. This announcement comes amid intensify

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Burnham Administration Authorises Oil Expansion As Iran Crisis Deepens; Spain Wins World Cup, Fox Captures Open Championship

  • Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, approves North Sea oil and gas expansion amid deepening US-Iran military crisis with casualties in Iraq
  • Spain wins dramatic World Cup final while Ryan Fox wins his first major at the Open Championship

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has commenced his tenure by approving North Sea oil and gas expansion as international tensions intensify. The United States and Iran remain locked in escalating military confrontation, now in

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Andy Burnham sworn in as UK’s seventh PM in ten years

  • Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's seventh PM in ten years
  • Ed Miliband appointed Chancellor; North Sea oil and gas expansion authorised
  • Markets wary; concerns raised over handover planning and inheritance tax row

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as Prime Minister, becoming the seventh person to hold the office in a decade and extending Westminster's pattern of rapid leadership turnover. His appointment was met with caution from financial markets, and questions were raised about his government's readiness, with reports suggesting…

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