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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: buildup to France v England third-place playoff and Spain v Argentina final

  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-final and will play France for third place
  • Trump criticized Tuchel's defensive tactics and use of Kane in a defensive role

⚽ World Cup latest on final weekend of tournament ⚽ England’s exit was not just about Tuchel ⚽ Email us | Archive: Argentina v Spain in 1966 The fallout from England’s exit continues. Jonathan Liew’s column is cutting and a must-read … “If we lose, we lose in…

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Wessex Water chief pockets above-inflation pay rise despite bonus ban over sewage spills

  • Wessex Water CEO's pay rose 14% to £670,000 despite a sewage-linked bonus ban
  • Total package hit £791,000; she earns 18 times the median employee
  • Anglian Water separately paid its CEO a £500,000 "retention payment"

Wessex Water has given its chief executive, Ruth Jefferson, an above-inflation pay rise even though the company has been banned from paying bonuses following sewage spills. The disclosure comes amid intense public and political scrutiny of water company executive pay, as sewage pollution in rivers and seas continues…

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Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston – the tale of ordinary Romans’ hopeless heroism is tearjerking television

  • Tom Hiddleston hosts new Pompeii documentary on Disney+ from Thursday.
  • Show mixes reconstructions with Hiddleston's academic-style investigation.
  • Critic praises dramatised segments but finds host's banter awkward.

The Guardian's television critic reviews *Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston*, a National Geographic documentary launching on Disney+ this Thursday, which explores the AD79 eruption of Vesuvius and its destruction of Pompeii. Hiddleston, who holds a double first in classics, hosts the series alongside academic experts, blending…

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The Guide #252: Christopher Nolan forces ​all rivals to flee as he dominates the battle of the blockbusters

  • Nolan's The Odyssey has scared off rival blockbusters this summer
  • Cinemas otherwise offer only Aardman reissues and a weak Animal Farm remake
  • Next major blockbuster release is Spider-Man: Brand New Day on 31 July

Christopher Nolan's forthcoming film The Odyssey has effectively cleared the summer release schedule, with rival studios avoiding the period around its launch rather than compete for cinema screens. The Guardian's culture newsletter argues this illustrates Nolan's unique status as the last "event cinema" director whose name alone guarantees…

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LOUIS DE BERNIERES: The truly bizarre bonfire accident that made me understand Joan of Arc’s agony as she was burned at the stake

  • Louis de Bernieres recounts a bizarre bonfire accident in a personal essay
  • The experience gave him new insight into Joan of Arc's suffering
  • Full incident details were not present in the available article text

Author Louis de Bernieres has written about a strange accident involving a bonfire that left him with a new, visceral appreciation for the suffering endured by Joan of Arc when she was burned at the stake in 1431. The piece uses his personal experience to reflect on the…

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Tuchel Defends Tactics After England Semi Exit as Trump Joins Critics

  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final; Tuchel accepts responsibility but defends his tactical approach
  • Critics including Trump questioned Tuchel's shift to defensive formation and Kane's repositioning after England's early lead
  • England plays France for third place in Miami on Saturday

England manager Thomas Tuchel has stood by his tactical decisions following the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, accepting full accountability for the 2-1 defeat whilst expressing no regrets about his in-game choi

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Top 10 fittest cities in the US reveal that it’s DEMOCRAT-RUN metros and not Republican gym bros making America healthy again

  • Ranking finds Democrat-run US cities are the fittest, not Republican areas.
  • Challenges the "MAHA" narrative linking fitness to conservative politics.
  • Full ranking details were not included in the available article text.

A new ranking of America's fittest cities has found that Democrat-led metropolitan areas dominate the top spots, undercutting the idea that health and fitness trends are being driven by conservative-leaning "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) enthusiasts. The finding, highlighted by the Daily Mail, plays into the ongoing political…

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Furious Bryson DeChambeau makes decision on The Open after screaming at rules officials and threatening to pull out over bizarre ‘cheating’ scandal

  • DeChambeau clashed angrily with rules officials at The Open.
  • He threatened to withdraw amid a "cheating" scandal.
  • He has since decided to continue competing in the tournament.

Bryson DeChambeau has decided to continue playing at The Open despite a furious clash with rules officials over a "cheating" controversy that reportedly saw him shout at tournament staff and threaten to withdraw. The incident has put fresh scrutiny on the American's often fiery relationship with golf's governing…

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Driver in serious condition after horror smash on Sydney Harbour Bridge – with traffic banked up for kilometres

  • Driver seriously injured in crash on Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Traffic backed up for kilometres after the incident
  • Emergency services responded; full details still emerging

A driver has been left in a serious condition following a crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, one of Australia's busiest and most iconic crossings. The incident caused significant disruption, with traffic banked up for several kilometres as emergency services responded to the scene. Details of the crash…

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A timeline of ‘God Only Knows’: The making of The Beach Boys’ 1966 masterpiece

  • ‘God Only Knows’ evolved through bold writing and studio experimentation.
  • Carl Wilson’s tender lead vocal became central to the recording.
  • The song gained enduring acclaim as a pop masterpiece.

The article traces the writing, recording, release and lasting influence of The Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’, from early 1966 to its emergence as a landmark song. - January 1966: Brian Wilson stayed in Los Angeles during a Beach Boys tour and began writing Pet Sounds material with…

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