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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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Taiwan sees continued US arms sale support after midterm election

  • Taiwan says US congressional support for its defence remains bipartisan.
  • A US$14 billion arms package is still on hold.
  • Analysts say it could be delayed or split into smaller deals.

Taiwan’s defence minister says support for strengthening the island’s military capabilities remains strong across both US political parties, despite the Democrats’ midterm gains. His comments come as a major US arms package for Taiwan remains stalled, amid pressure from China and President Donald Trump’s description of the deal…

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Red Bulls phenom Julian Hall could soon be cap-tied to USMNT — thanks to FIFA rules

  • Hall may be tied to the US if he plays against Haiti.
  • He is also eligible to represent Poland.
  • He has scored 16 goals for the Red Bulls this season.

Julian Hall could become tied to the United States men’s national team if he appears in an upcoming Concacaf Nations League match against Haiti. The 18-year-old is also eligible to represent Poland, so an appearance in the official competition would settle his international future for now under FIFA…

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What’s delaying the US Senate election results in Mississippi and Alaska?

  • Two Senate races are still undecided.
  • Colom led Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes in Mississippi.
  • Peltola led Sullivan by 637 votes in Alaska.

Democrats have won control of both chambers of Congress, but two Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided. The outcomes could affect how many Republican votes Democrats need to overcome the Senate filibuster, which generally requires 60 votes to end. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom led Republican…

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Hollywood institution among more than a dozen California restaurants to make America’s top 100

  • California had 19 restaurants in OpenTable’s top 100.
  • Three Los Angeles restaurants made the ranking.
  • Rankings used more than 11 million verified diner reviews.

California led OpenTable’s 2026 ranking of America’s top 100 restaurants, with 19 entries, more than any other state. The result highlights the breadth of the state’s dining scene, from long-established Hollywood restaurants to contemporary seafood and heritage cooking. Los Angeles restaurants Musso & Frank Grill, Providence and Dunsmoor…

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Investigators probe whether multiple grizzlies killed mother and daughter in British Columbia

  • A mother and daughter were found dead near Bella Coola.
  • Investigators have not determined how many bears were involved.
  • A family fundraiser is helping cover the cost of two funerals.

Jenny Balcarras, 48, and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed, were found dead near Bella Coola, British Columbia, after going missing on Sunday. Investigators are examining whether one or more grizzly bears were involved; the cause matters for understanding the incident and assessing any bears captured nearby. Balcarras’ body…

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Seoul plans to expand anti-piracy mission near Strait of Hormuz

  • South Korea plans to expand its anti-piracy mission near Hormuz.
  • The deployment is described as non-combat and independent of allied forces.
  • Parliamentary approval is needed to extend the mission beyond this year.

South Korea plans to expand its Cheonghae anti-piracy mission to waters near the Strait of Hormuz, deploying aircraft and specialist equipment to help protect commercial shipping and energy supplies. The move matters because the war between the United States and Iran has disrupted traffic through a chokepoint that…

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Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states

  • Five Republican election deniers lost governor races.
  • The contests were in key presidential battleground states.
  • The results may matter for the 2028 election.

Five Republican candidates who had cast doubt on or tried to block Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory lost their bids for governor in key US swing states. The results came amid a strong Democratic performance in the 2026 midterms and could shape how these battleground states approach the…

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Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop

  • Musk spent at least $446m backing Republicans.
  • Democrats won all five top America Pac Senate targets.
  • The spending made several races exceptionally costly.

Elon Musk spent at least $446m backing Republican candidates in the US midterm elections, a record for his election spending, but Democrats won the five Senate races where his America Pac spent most heavily. The results could reduce the political influence he has used to support a business-friendly…

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Nintendo Celebrates Zelda’s 40th Anniversary With An Exclusive Pin Set (US)

  • Nintendo released a two-pin Zelda anniversary set in the US.
  • It costs 800 Platinum Points, plus shipping.
  • Orders are limited to one set per account.

Nintendo has released a Zelda 40th Anniversary Pin Set for users of its US store, timed to coincide with Ocarina of Time’s launch on Switch 2. The release marks the series’ anniversary and links the collectible to the new game. The set costs 800 Platinum Points and includes…

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Blame game explodes in Texas after total GOP midterms wipeout: Now Ken Paxton turns on Trump… as insider says: ‘Any cowboy can figure out what really happened’

  • James Talarico won Texas’s Senate race with 55.1 per cent of the vote.
  • A Paxton aide said Trump hurt the campaign and disrupted an event.
  • Paxton’s scandals and impeachment may have weighed on his candidacy.

Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’s US Senate race, ending nearly 40 years of Republican control of the seat. A Paxton campaign aide blamed President Donald Trump for hurting the campaign and disrupting an event intended to reach female voters, while Paxton conceded graciously. The…

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