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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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Ofcom Investigating TikTok Over Kids “Being At Risk Of Exposure To Harmful Content”

  • Ofcom investigating TikTok's age-detection methods for failing to prevent minors accessing harmful content
  • Non-compliance could result in fines up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue under the Online Safety Act
  • Investigation precedes UK social media ban for under-16s set to follow Australia's lead

UK regulator Ofcom is investigating TikTok after raising “serious doubts” about the effectiveness of its ability to identify when a person is under 18. On the same day it published its first Age Assurance Report and coming a few months before TikTok is set to be banned for…

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Leon Kennedy Actor Recalls His Favourite Cut Line From Resident Evil Requiem

  • Voice actor Nick Apostolides revealed a joke line cut from Resident Evil Requiem's spider boss battle
  • The rejected quip played on 'itsy-bitsy' as a lighthearted callback to Leon Kennedy's more comedic portrayal in earlier games

"It would have been a banger". Voice actor Nick Apostolides returned as Leon Kennedy in this year's excellent Resident Evil Requiem, depicting a character who is not only more jaded and haunted by the past, but also battling against a deadly virus of his own. Despite this, Leon…

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Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey used occupied land as a film set. That feels like a betrayal | Mohamed Sleiman Labat

  • Sahrawi writer condemns Nolan's Odyssey for filming in occupied Western Sahara
  • Sahrawis face imprisonment for filming; foreign crews get free access
  • Western Sahara occupied since 1975; population divided by militarised wall

Sahrawi activist Mohamed Sleiman Labat has criticised Christopher Nolan for filming scenes of his blockbuster The Odyssey in Western Sahara, a territory occupied by Morocco, arguing this legitimises the occupation while Indigenous Sahrawis are denied the right to document their own lives. He notes the bitter irony that…

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Moment Met police rescue Argentina fan from baying mob of England supporters in Piccadilly Circus as Thomas Tuchel’s men crash out of World Cup

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  • Met Police rescued an Argentina fan from an England mob in Piccadilly Circus
  • England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final under Tuchel
  • Argentina players' Falklands banner and pitch clashes stoked further tension

The Metropolitan Police stepped in to rescue an Argentina fan who was surrounded by an angry group of England supporters in Piccadilly Circus after England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina in the semi-finals under manager Thomas Tuchel. Footage of the incident circulated as scenes…

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US unleashes strikes near Tehran and targets a ship breaking the blockade as Trump threatens to ‘finish it off’

  • US strikes hit targets near Tehran and a blockade-running ship.
  • Trump threatens to "finish off" Iran amid rising tensions.
  • Escalation raises fears of wider US-Iran conflict.

The United States has carried out fresh air strikes close to Tehran and targeted a vessel accused of breaching an American blockade, as President Donald Trump warned he was prepared to "finish it off" amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The escalation marks a significant intensification of hostilities…

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Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?

  • Ryanair-Air Malta window blew out mid-air near North Macedonia
  • Passenger nearly sucked out, saved by seatbelt and others
  • Echoes 2018 Southwest incident that killed a passenger

A Ryanair-operated Air Malta flight from Thessaloniki was forced to turn back after a window blew out mid-air, nearly sucking passenger Ljubisa Karović out of the Boeing 737-800. He was saved by his seatbelt and the help of his wife and fellow passengers, though he suffered facial bleeding,…

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Sweeney Todd review – Sondheim’s demon barber is still a cut above

  • Birmingham Rep stages a new Sweeney Todd, directed by Joe Murphy.
  • Ramin Karimloo and Meow Meow lead with praised, tremendous singing.
  • Guardian review calls it a superb, gothic-tinged staging; runs until 15 August.

The Guardian's theatre critic reviews a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at Birmingham Rep, directed by Joe Murphy and starring Ramin Karimloo as the murderous barber and Meow Meow as his pie-making landlady Mrs Lovett. The review praises the staging as a superb, opera-inspired interpretation that…

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World Cup 2026: Argentina break England hearts and head for final with Spain – live

  • Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final v Spain
  • Messi set up two goals, will feature in a third World Cup final
  • Argentina players' Falklands banner sparks controversy amid celebrations

Argentina beat England 1-2 in an Atlanta semi-final to reach the World Cup 2026 final, where they will face Spain. England had led through an Anthony Gordon goal but faded after the hour mark as Lionel Messi, providing two assists, inspired an Argentina comeback, denying England a shot…

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England exit World Cup after late Argentina collapse, Tuchel under fire

  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
  • Argentina now face Spain in the New York final
  • Tuchel's late substitutions and tactics heavily criticised, including by Rooney

England's World Cup campaign has ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with the South Americans advancing to face Spain in the final in New York. England had taken the lead but conceded late on, a collapse that players, pundits and supporters have called one…

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Prince William tells Three Lions to ‘hold their heads high’ after World Cup loss to Argentina

  • England lost 1-2 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.
  • Prince William praised the Three Lions despite the defeat.
  • Tuchel faces criticism but is expected to remain England manager.

England's World Cup dream ended in the semi-finals after a 1-2 defeat to Argentina, prompting Prince William to publicly urge the Three Lions to "hold their heads high" despite the heartbreaking loss. The result has triggered intense scrutiny of manager Thomas Tuchel's tactics and substitutions, though the Football…

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