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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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Netanyahu rivals seize on Democrats’ sweep of US Congress, seeking his ouster

  • Israeli opposition leaders say Netanyahu has weakened bipartisan US support.
  • Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress.
  • Israel’s next government remains uncertain after an inconclusive election.

Israeli opposition figures say Democrats’ victory in both chambers of the US Congress shows that Benjamin Netanyahu has damaged Israel’s longstanding bipartisan support in the United States. They are using the result to argue that he should leave office, as parties seek to form Israel’s next government after…

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Bitcoin Rebounds After Democratic Midterm Sweep, But Crypto Faces Tougher Fight in Washington

  • Bitcoin returned to just above $80,000 after a six-week low.
  • Democrats’ congressional gains may complicate crypto regulation efforts.
  • Market flows and interest rates still weigh more on prices.

Bitcoin and Ethereum rebounded after Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress, even though the result is likely to make the crypto industry’s push for clearer federal rules harder. Analysts said the bounce was largely expected and followed a recovery in US stock futures, so…

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Australian Punkers The Chats Announce Spring 2027 North American Tour

  • The Chats will play 30 North American shows in spring 2027.
  • The tour supports their album *Half Cut*, due 5 March.
  • Chainwhip and Gymshorts will provide support.

Australian punk band The Chats have announced a 30-date North American tour in spring 2027, beginning in Berkeley on 7 April and ending in West Hollywood on 18 May. The shows support their upcoming album, *Half Cut*, and will feature Chainwhip and Gymshorts as support acts. Tickets go…

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Iran takes a victory lap over stunning US election results, claims ‘collapse has accelerated’

  • Iran cast Republican election losses as a rejection of the war.
  • The conflict lasted more than eight months, beyond Trump’s initial estimate.
  • Higher energy costs tied the war to voters’ affordability concerns.

Iranian leaders said US midterm election results showed American voters rejected President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and its economic costs. Their comments matter because Tehran presented the Republican losses as evidence of weakening US support for the conflict, while Iran’s Supreme Leader signalled resistance to negotiations on…

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Rom-Com ‘Adulting’, With Leighton Meester, Tyler Posey & Sherry Cola, Heads To AFM For Sales; First Look Revealed

  • Vaneast Pictures will sell Adulting worldwide at AFM.
  • Leighton Meester and Tyler Posey lead the cast.
  • A head injury brings a woman face to face with her younger self.

Vaneast Pictures has acquired worldwide sales rights to Adulting, an upcoming romantic comedy it plans to sell at the American Film Market (AFM). The film pairs a cast led by Leighton Meester, Tyler Posey, Sherry Cola and Viven Lyra Blair with a story about a woman forced to…

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Photos: Iran marks US embassy takeover with rallies against US, Israel

  • Tehran rallies marked the 1979 US embassy takeover.
  • Protesters burned US and Israeli flags.
  • Iranian officials claimed recent defeats for Washington and Israel.

Thousands marched through central Tehran on Wednesday to mark the 1979 takeover of the US embassy, burning US and Israeli flags and chanting slogans against both countries. Iranian officials used the anniversary to claim the US and Israel had been defeated in war and politics, as tensions remain…

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African-rooted candidates win historic US midterm races

  • Abdul El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim senator.
  • Melat Kiros is the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress.
  • Adrian Boafo won a Maryland House seat after serving locally.

Several politicians with African roots won office in the US midterms, including Abdul El-Sayed, who is set to become the first Muslim senator, and two young House members. Their victories mark new representation in Congress and reflect campaigns focused on issues such as living costs, healthcare and childcare.…

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US election results fuel Israeli opposition’s push to remove Netanyahu

  • Israeli opposition leaders renewed calls to remove Netanyahu.
  • Lapid said the US election ruled out a unity government with him.
  • Reports said Trump was urging a unity government without extremists.

Israeli opposition politicians said the Democratic Party’s reported landslide victory in the US election strengthened their case for removing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They argued that his declining standing in the United States could harm Israel’s security, democracy and international position. Former prime minister Yair Lapid said the…

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The “genius“ 1960s album that peaked at 10 in the US. But John Lennon and Paul McCartney both agreed was “greatest album ever made”

  • *Pet Sounds* peaked at number 10 in the US.
  • McCartney and Lennon both admired the album.
  • George Martin said it helped inspire *Sgt Pepper*.

The Beach Boys’ 1966 album *Pet Sounds* peaked at number 10 in the US, yet it had a profound influence on the Beatles’ music. Paul McCartney praised its arrangements and emotional power, while John Lennon reportedly called it the greatest album ever made, and producer George Martin said…

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Voltage Pictures Gets ‘Nervous’ Around The World – AFM

  • Voltage Pictures acquired global rights, excluding South Korea.
  • *Nervous* begins sales at the American Film Market.
  • The film won two honours at Screamfest.

Voltage Pictures has acquired worldwide distribution rights, excluding South Korea, to the psychological horror thriller *Nervous*, starring Sarah Bolger. Sales are starting at the American Film Market, giving the film an international push after its festival debut. The South Korea-UK co-production follows a woman who loses the ability…

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