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.
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.
Valve's PC storefront Steam continues to go from strength to strength. In the first half of 2026, it recorded its highest-ever results, generating an enormous $11.1bn in revenue, which is more than it made during the game-heavy end of last year, and considerably more than it made during…
Former Conservative MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe has been found dead at her home in Devon, and police have launched a murder inquiry and a manhunt for a suspect. The 78-year-old, who served as prisons minister, was discovered with serious injuries and a head wound, prompting Devon and…
Disney is reportedly exploring the introduction of a free, ad-supported-style streaming tier for Disney Plus, according to a report from Business Insider. The idea was said to have been raised by Adam Smith, Disney's chief product and technology officer, during a company town hall on Thursday, and is…
The 57th edition of Les Rencontres de la Photographie in Arles, widely regarded as the world's most prestigious photography festival, is being celebrated less for its big-name artists than for its eccentric, amateur and little-known contributors. The reviewer argues that this year's quirkier, more playful programme — light…
Drum 'n' bass revivalist Nia Archives has released a new single, "Get Me Down", featuring UK R&B star Jorja Smith, ahead of her forthcoming album. The track is notable as the first in Archives' catalogue to feature a guest vocalist, pairing Smith's layered harmonies with Archives' jungle-influenced breakbeats…
A new Commander format created by former NFL player Cassius Marsh is stirring up the MTG web community.
The Trump administration has deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national convicted of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Minnesota, roughly a month after the state's Democratic Governor Tim Walz pardoned him in an apparent attempt to prevent his removal from the United States. Secretary of State Marco…
British musician Yungblud has announced his withdrawal from Canada's Cowboys Music Festival, stating he is prioritising his personal wellbeing and "working on myself." The decision comes in the wake of a visible emotiona
Xreal has introduced the A01 Plus, a new augmented reality headset priced at $299 that represents the company's push toward affordability in the AR glasses market. Part of the new X by Xreal budget-focused sub-brand, the
Angelo Martino, a Florida man employed as a ransomware negotiator at a US cybersecurity company, has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for secretly conspiring with hackers to deploy ransomware against American companies. The case is notable because it exposes a rare instance of security…