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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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Prosecutors to drop charges against Russian-born Harvard scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos

  • Prosecutors are seeking to dismiss the charges against Kseniia Petrova.
  • She was accused of bringing undeclared frog embryos into the US.
  • A judge allowed her to seek records for a selective prosecution claim.

Federal prosecutors in Boston have moved to drop criminal charges against Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born biomedical researcher at Harvard Medical School accused of bringing undeclared frog embryos into the US. The move came after a judge ruled she had shown enough evidence of possible selective prosecution to access…

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Donald Trump says the US will stop funding Israel ‘by the end of this year’

  • Trump says annual US funding for Israel will end after this year.
  • He says weapons sales and other help could continue.
  • The existing military aid agreement runs until September 2028.

Donald Trump said the United States would stop providing Israel with annual funding of about $4 billion by the end of this year, while continuing to sell it weapons and offer help if needed. He presented the move partly as a way to remove a political issue Democrats…

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Abdul El-Sayed confronts Sky News correspondent outside Detroit polling centre

  • El-Sayed clashed with a Sky News journalist outside a Detroit polling centre.
  • He challenged the reporter’s standing to question him about Michigan voters.
  • His campaign reported a $2.4 million fundraising day.

Abdul El-Sayed was filmed arguing with Sky News US correspondent James Matthews outside a Detroit polling centre, telling him, “I do not care what you think” and asking him to stop following him. El-Sayed questioned why he should speak to Matthews because the journalist was not registered to…

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Celtic legend Frank McAvennie says player’s decision to miss games after father’s death is ‘woke nonsense’

  • McAvennie criticised Trusty’s absence after his father’s death.
  • The former Celtic striker later apologised for his remarks.
  • Trusty has missed four matches while grieving.

Celtic former striker Frank McAvennie criticised defender Auston Trusty for missing matches after his father died, calling the decision “woke nonsense”. His comments drew strong backlash, and he later apologised, saying he should have chosen his words more carefully and that he meant no disrespect to Trusty or…

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US 2026 midterms: it’s the economy stupid!

  • Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterms.
  • Voters’ concerns over prices appeared to hurt Republicans.
  • The results have sparked questions about the party’s future strategy.

US voters delivered a sweeping setback to Donald Trump’s Republicans in the 2026 midterms, with Democrats holding key battlegrounds and flipping several traditionally Republican states. The article argues that frustration with inflation and rising living costs outweighed voters’ reservations about some Democratic candidates, weakening Trump’s standing and reopening…

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Baillie Gifford trust chair to raise activist campaign complaints with City minister

  • The government has offered to hear safeguards proposed by US Growth’s chair.
  • More than 99 per cent of non-Saba shareholders opposed Saba’s resolutions.
  • The FCA is expected to announce proposed changes early next year.

City minister Lucy Rigby has offered to meet Baillie Gifford’s US Growth chair, Tom Burnet, to discuss safeguards against activist campaigns targeting investment trusts. The proposed meeting follows US hedge fund Saba Capital’s failed attempt to change the trust’s governance and install three directors, and comes amid wider…

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Fifa and Infantino face subpoenas after Democrats blitz Trump in US midterms

  • Democrats’ House majority could enable subpoenas to Fifa and Infantino.
  • The inquiry centres on Fifa’s ties to Trump and unanswered requests.
  • A proposed World Cup rights sell-off was shelved after backlash.

Democrats’ return to control of the US House could give lawmakers the power to subpoena Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, over their ties to Donald Trump. The inquiry matters because previous requests for documents and answers have largely gone unanswered, and scrutiny could add pressure as Infantino…

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Burnham urges Poundland owner to work with government to save jobs

  • Burnham calls for talks to protect Poundland jobs and stores.
  • The retailer has 12,000 staff and 600 shops.
  • A £12.5m bid is being considered as administration looms.

Andy Burnham has urged Poundland’s owner, Gordon Brothers, to work with the government on a practical solution to save jobs and stores. The appeal comes as ministers and politicians criticise the US investment firm for rejecting or not progressing offers that could keep the retailer operating, while its…

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Sequoia scraps London office as UK employees face axe

  • Sequoia is closing its London office and cutting several jobs.
  • The firm says it will still invest in European startups from California.
  • The retreat comes amid a broader shift towards fewer, more selective investments.

Sequoia Capital is closing its London office and cutting several jobs, ending its local presence six years after expanding into Europe. The Silicon Valley investor says it will continue backing European startups, with investment decisions and support increasingly handled from California. The move reverses an expansion that began…

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Daniel Hong joins Nebula17 as COO, as Naoki Osada’s US-Japan music company signs distribution deal with The Orchard

  • Daniel Hong joins Nebula17 as COO.
  • The Orchard will distribute Nebula17’s releases globally.
  • The company is expanding its work with Japanese artists.

Nebula17, the Los Angeles music company founded by former Avex USA chief Naoki Osada, has appointed Daniel Hong as COO and struck a global distribution partnership with The Orchard. The moves expand the company’s effort to connect Japanese artists with listeners in the US and other international markets.…

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