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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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Pulisic, Balogun and McKennie recalled for US Nations League ties

  • Pulisic, Balogun and McKennie return to the US squad.
  • The US face Haiti over two legs in November.
  • Pochettino is assessing new options after the World Cup exit.

Mauricio Pochettino has recalled Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie to the United States squad for their Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. The two-leg tie is the team’s first competitive test since their World Cup exit, and gives Pochettino a chance to widen his options while…

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6 most shocking Midterm upsets, including state that elected first Democratic senator in a century

  • Democrats took both chambers of Congress.
  • Texas and Kansas elected Democratic senators.
  • Democratic victories could reshape the 2028 map.

Democrats claimed a sweeping victory in the 2026 midterms, taking control of both chambers of Congress and overturning several Republican strongholds. The results included historic Senate wins in Kansas and Texas, while Democrats also won key gubernatorial races, signalling a possible shift in the political map ahead of…

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New York Times gleeful over Democrats huge midterm victories, says it’s time to ‘feel pride’

  • Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
  • The Times editorial board called the result a check on Trump.
  • The White House argued Trump’s record remained strong.

The article reports that The New York Times editorial board celebrated Democratic victories in the midterm elections, saying voters had rejected the Republican Party’s support for President Donald Trump and that it was a moment to “feel pride”. The board argued that Democratic control of Congress would constrain…

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Is Trump really a ‘lame duck’ after losing both houses of US Congress?

  • Democrats’ midterm gains reduce Trump’s sway over Congress.
  • Trump says he will accept the results, but signals he may veto bills.
  • He retains executive powers until his term ends in January 2029.

Democrats’ gains in the 2026 midterm elections gave them majorities in both houses of Congress, limiting President Donald Trump’s influence over the legislative agenda. Trump said he would accept the results and work with Democrats, but also posted an image of a MAGA hat bearing the word “VETO”,…

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Time to focus on cost of living, says PM after US election results

  • Burnham urged leaders to put the cost of living first.
  • Trump linked Republican losses to higher fuel prices.
  • The Iran conflict and stalled talks remain a concern.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the US midterm results offered a chance for world leaders to focus on the cost of living, while pressing for the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine to be resolved. He said those conflicts were preventing his government from easing household pressures, and called…

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3 American Folk Songs From the 1940s That Helped Invent the 1960s Sound

  • Guthrie’s song inspired folk artists including Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger.
  • A 1941 recording helped carry a union song into the 1960s.
  • Burl Ives popularised an older spiritual song in the mid-1940s.

Three songs recorded or popularised in the 1940s helped shape the folk sound that became prominent in the 1960s. Their political, union and spiritual themes influenced later performers, including Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger. The article highlights Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land”, The Almanac Singers’ 1941…

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Bill Nighy, Hayley Atwell and Maisie Williams Lead Voice Cast of Animated Feature ‘The Last Dino’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Nighy, Atwell and Williams join the voice cast.
  • The animated family adventure is planned for release in 2027.
  • Rex travels 65 million years into a future without dinosaurs.

Bill Nighy, Hayley Atwell and Maisie Williams have joined the English-language voice cast of *The Last Dino*, a CG-animated family film directed by Federico Milella. The film is set to premiere at the American Film Market next week, with international cinema releases planned for 2027. The story follows…

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Iran defence spokesperson says US vote exposes failure of Trump’s war policies

  • Talaeinik cast US midterm results as a rebuke to Trump and Netanyahu.
  • He linked the vote to declining US influence and Iran’s resistance.
  • Khamenei said a change in US leadership would not end hostility.

Iranian Defence Ministry spokesperson General Reza Talaeinik said US midterm election results showed that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies had failed. He presented the results as evidence of declining US influence and praised Iran’s resistance to interventionism. Talaeinik made the comments on social media, saying the results…

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Moment six Brits are arrested after record £65million cocaine stash is found in Brazilian warehouse

  • Six Britons were arrested in Brazil.
  • Police seized 4,426kg of cocaine.
  • The haul may be worth over £65 million in the UK.

Six British men were arrested in Brazil after police found 4,426kg of cocaine in a warehouse, in the largest single seizure in the state of Santa Catarina’s history. The scale of the haul, which authorities said could be worth more than £65 million in the UK, highlights the…

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‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterms sweep

  • Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Keisha Lance Bottoms made history as the first Black woman governor.
  • Celebrities celebrated results and called for political accountability.

Democrats regained control of both the House and Senate in a historic US midterm victory, prompting celebrations from actors, musicians and writers. The article says voters turned against Donald Trump and his struggling economy, and describes the result as a major political reversal. Celebrities including Viola Davis, Bette…

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