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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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Indigenous Missionary Biopic ‘Mussau: The First Song’ to Shoot in Papua New Guinea With Indian National Film Award Winner Bijukumar Damodaran Directing (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Papua New Guinea-based production chronicles an indigenous Seventh-day Adventist missionary from the 1930s, directed by Indian filmmaker Bijukumar Damodaran
  • Features entirely local cast making debuts and incorporates five regional languages, several endangered, as part of cultural and linguistic preservation efforts

Papua New Guinea-based NAFA Productions has unveiled “Mussau: The First Song,” a historical biopic rooted in the life of Taula Lovovoa, one of the first indigenous Seventh-day Adventist missionaries from Mussau Island. Set in the 1930s, the film charts Lovovoa’s journey of transformation and reconciliation on an island…

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Villanelle talk new music and huge plans for 2027: “Some might say we are locked in”

  • Villanelle feel "locked in" ahead of a big 2027
  • New EP due by end of 2026, album to follow
  • Reading & Leeds and Deftones support slot upcoming

Grunge four-piece Villanelle have told NME they feel more "locked in" as a band than ever, with new music on the way and big ambitions for 2027. Speaking backstage at Mad Cool 2026, frontman Gene Gallagher and bandmates described a breakout year of festival slots and touring that…

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Chastity, nodding and enormous pores: will women also love Nolan’s Odyssey?

  • Nolan's Odyssey has earned rave reviews, mostly from male critics.
  • Guardian critic questions if women will enjoy it equally.
  • Female characters like Athena and Calypso seen as underdeveloped.

Guardian film critic Catherine Shoard questions whether women will enjoy Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of The Odyssey as much as men appear to, noting that the film has received almost universally glowing reviews, the vast majority written by male critics. She draws on her own experience as a…

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Alt Legends Loathe Return With New Album ‘A Stranger To You’

  • Loathe release 'A Stranger To You', their first album in six years
  • Features guest spots from Static Dress and Jordan Rakei
  • Band tour North America after a Liverpool launch show

British alt-metal band Loathe have released their new album 'A Stranger To You', their first full-length record in six years, blending metal and hardcore with more expansive, experimental influences. The release marks a significant return for a band regarded as pivotal figures in the underground scene, showcasing a…

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The big World Cup final quiz

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  • Guardian quiz tests knowledge of World Cup final history and trivia
  • Published ahead of Sunday's Argentina v Spain final
  • Covers 15 questions spanning finals from 1950 to 2022

The Guardian has published a 15-question quiz ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, testing readers' knowledge of the previous 22 finals. Compiled by Richard Foster, presenter of the It Started With A Kick podcast, the quiz taps into pre-final excitement by inviting fans to…

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South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up

  • South East Water warns it may not survive without new loans by 2027
  • Losses widened to £33m after a year of outages and leadership departures
  • Ofwat fined it £30.5m; Moody's downgraded it to junk status

South East Water has warned of "material uncertainty" over its ability to continue as a going concern, saying it only has enough funds to operate until July 2027 without securing new loan facilities. The disclosure comes after a torrid year for the lossmaking supplier, which paid millions in…

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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT

  • British thrash metal band TORANAGA UK signs with Fireflash Records
  • New album nearing completion; European tour begins October 2026 supporting ONSLAUGHT
  • Band reunited in 2024 after decades-long hiatus following label restructuring in the '90s

Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, "Bastard Ballads" (1988) and "God's Gift" (1990), achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio...

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Trump is selling high-speed access to his market-moving Truth Social posts

  • Trump Media launches Truth API on August 1st, a premium real-time data feed for businesses accessing Truth Social's most-followed accounts
  • Service charges undisclosed fees and delivers posts in milliseconds; company projects significant ongoing revenue
  • Arrangement raises conflict-of-interest questions given Trump's role as president, largest platform user, and largest shareholder

Trump Media, the company behind Truth Social, is selling Wall Street faster access to the "most market-moving" posts on the US President's social media platform. On Thursday, Trump Media announced plans to launch "Truth API," a licensed real time data feed for businesses that provides "the fastest access…

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Iran attacks US ally’s water supply after Trump destroys bridges and airports with devastating bombardment

  • Iran allegedly hit a US ally's water supply amid rising tensions
  • Comes after Trump-ordered bombing destroyed Iranian bridges and airports
  • Full article details unavailable; situation suggests escalating conflict

Iran has reportedly struck a water supply facility belonging to a US ally, in an apparent escalation following a heavy American bombardment that destroyed bridges and airports inside Iran, ordered by President Trump. The move signals a serious deepening of hostilities between Iran and the United States, raising…

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Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 full-time jobs, green campaigners say

  • Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 direct full-time jobs, filings show
  • Campaigners say fossil fuel employment claims are overstated
  • Andy Burnham under pressure to approve Jackdaw and Rosebank drilling

Documents filed by Adura, the Shell-Equinor joint venture behind the proposed Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, show the project would create just 27 direct full-time jobs, prompting green campaigners to challenge industry claims that new drilling is essential for employment. The disclosure comes as fossil fuel companies,…

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