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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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Backers span the ideological spectrum as ABC defends The View to the FCC

  • ABC says most commenters back The View's editorial independence against the FCC.
  • FCC's Carr probes whether the show owes rivals equal airtime.
  • ABC claims political targeting; Carr alleges a misinformation campaign.

ABC has told the Federal Communications Commission that a "broad and cross-ideological consensus of commenters" supports the editorial independence of The View, as the agency investigates whether the daytime talk show should face restrictions on featuring political candidates as guests. The dispute matters because it pits a major…

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Puppeteers behind a Dracula show too disturbing for young children

  • Adults-only puppet Dracula heads to the Edinburgh fringe this summer.
  • Director Aspeli reframes the tale around Lucy, resisting the victim role.
  • Lifesized bunraku-style puppets blur the line with live actors.

Norwegian theatre director Yngvild Aspeli is bringing her French-Norwegian company Plexus Polaire's puppet production Dracula: Lucy's Dream to the Edinburgh fringe this summer, in a deeply unsettling staging she insists is unsuitable for young children. The show reflects the growing recognition of puppetry as a serious art form…

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Air Force sergeant stationed in England spared jail over child abuse images

  • US airman at RAF Mildenhall avoids jail over child abuse images.
  • He received an eight-month sentence suspended for two years.
  • Device held 42 Category A files plus extreme animal pornography.

A serving US Air Force staff sergeant stationed in England has avoided prison after admitting to possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornography. Jarik Lofthus, 33, who was based at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, had posted online that he was "interested in everything, all ages including babies",…

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England reach World Cup quarter-finals as hosts United States crash out

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  • David Squires cartoons the 2026 World Cup's big moments.
  • England reach the last eight; the US crash out.
  • Features an England game in Mexico and a Trump novelty.

The Guardian's football cartoonist David Squires has published his latest illustrated feature, casting a satirical eye over the major stories of the 2026 World Cup. The cartoon centres on England reaching the quarter-finals (the last eight), contrasted with the hosts the United States being knocked out of the…

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Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution

  • Around half of 250 major global datacentre projects face delay or cancellation.
  • Strained power grids are the biggest barrier to AI infrastructure.
  • Local opposition, costs and chip shortages also stall projects.

Large-scale datacentre projects around the world are being delayed or cancelled just as demand for the computing power behind artificial intelligence surges. The Uptime Institute, which rates datacentres, found that of 250 global projects above 100MW announced between 2021 and 2024, roughly half will either not go ahead…

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Palace withdraws accommodation offer to Harry hours before Invictus visit

  • Prince Harry visited the UK to advance preparations for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham amid heightened tensions with the Royal Family
  • Buckingham Palace cancelled accommodation following weeks of disputed planning and public communications from Harry's representatives
  • Meghan aims to attend events with their children, but security and logistical concerns remain unresolved

Prince Harry arrived in the United Kingdom for a visit centring on arrangements for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, but the trip was marked by escalating tensions with the Palace over logistics and security. Bucki

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USA knocked out of home World Cup by Belgium amid Balogun row

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  • USA knocked out of home World Cup, beaten 4-1 by Belgium.
  • Fifa's last-minute Balogun ruling sparked accusations of political interference.
  • Defensive errors caused the nation's heaviest defeat in over three decades.

The United States have been knocked out of the World Cup they co-hosted after a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the opening knockout round in Seattle, ending the campaign before the quarter-finals in what stands as the nation's worst loss in more than thirty years. The result…

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England’s football triumph masks Burnham’s undemocratic path to power, says Littlejohn

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  • Littlejohn condemns Andy Burnham becoming PM without an election as undemocratic.
  • He objects to plans to scrap first-past-the-post voting.
  • England's World Cup win against Mexico is said to be distracting the public.

In his Daily Mail column, Richard Littlejohn attacks the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister without a general election, characterising it as an "anti-democratic coup". Writing against the backdrop of England's World Cup semi-final or final win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, he argues that the…

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Samsung forecasts 1,800% profit surge as AI fuels South Korean memory chip boom

  • Samsung forecasts 1,800% profit increase to 89.4 trillion won, marking its third record quarter running, fuelled by AI memory chip demand
  • SK Hynix launching substantial U.S. IPO to capitalise on strong AI-driven market momentum
  • Memory semiconductor makers are prime beneficiaries of rapid global AI infrastructure build-out

South Korean memory chip manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented financial growth as artificial intelligence infrastructure deployment accelerates globally. Samsung Electronics forecasts operating profits will surge

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