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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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US midterms: Democrats win House and Senate from Republicans

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Trump said Iran war fuel costs affected the result.
  • Two Senate races remained too close to call.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a sweeping defeat for President Donald Trump’s Republicans in the 2026 US midterm elections. The result gives Democrats greater power to challenge the administration’s agenda and was linked to voter concerns about the economy and the Iran war. Trump…

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AI data center stocks dip, renewables surge after Democrat sweep in US midterm elections

  • Data-centre firms fell after Democrats won control of Congress.
  • Clean-energy shares rose on expectations of stronger policy support.
  • Amazon and Microsoft gained as investors weighed slower AI spending.

Democrats’ gains in the US midterm elections sent data-centre and related power stocks lower, while clean-energy shares rose, as investors anticipated tougher scrutiny of the AI boom and renewed support for renewables. The market moves reflect uncertainty over how divided government may affect investment, regulation and returns across…

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Ten historic firsts: the winning US midterm candidates making waves

  • Keisha Lance Bottoms is the first Black woman elected governor.
  • Abdul El-Sayed is the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
  • Several candidates broke historic barriers in state and national races.

The US midterm elections produced a series of historic victories, with candidates breaking racial, gender and other barriers in state and national races. The results include the country’s first Black woman governor and the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, reshaping who holds several prominent offices. Keisha…

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‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Leaders weighed possible effects on US foreign policy.
  • European officials urged greater self-reliance on security.

US Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, dealing President Donald Trump and Republicans a major setback. Foreign leaders said the result could influence US policy on Iran, Ukraine, trade and relations with allies, although Trump retains control of foreign policy. European and…

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US midterms bring surge of historic firsts for women and members of minority groups

  • Midterms brought a wave of historic electoral firsts.
  • Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman governor.
  • Some races were still being counted.

The 2026 US midterm elections produced a series of historic firsts for women and members of minority groups, alongside major Democratic gains. The results reflect a wider range of candidates reaching senior elected office and, advocates say, years of organising by communities that have been under-represented. Democrat Deb…

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The US takes its anti-narcotics war onto Venezuelan soil with a drone strike against the ELN

  • The US reportedly supported a drone strike against the ELN in Apure.
  • Fundaredes counted 23 deaths, but the toll is unconfirmed.
  • The attack marks a reported expansion of US operations onto Venezuelan soil.

The United States reportedly took part in a drone strike against alleged ELN members in Venezuela’s Apure state, marking an escalation of its anti-narcotics campaign from attacks at sea to operations on land. The reported involvement of US intelligence and drones raises questions about Washington’s role in Venezuela,…

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America saw the blue wave coming — but drastically underestimated the extent of the Dem tsunami

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Texas delivered two major Democratic upsets.
  • Senate gains reached Kansas, South Carolina and Maine.

Democrats won control of both the Senate and House in the 2026 midterms, with gains that surpassed expectations and could give them their largest House majority in nearly two decades. The results amounted to a major rebuke of President Donald Trump and his party, as voters voiced dissatisfaction…

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Russia Wants To Censor Americans. Why Are U.S. Tech Companies Helping?

  • Russia’s censorship demand reached a US nonprofit through WP Engine.
  • The proposed GRANITE Act would shield firms that reject foreign orders.
  • Ofcom sent US companies at least 197 notices in just over a year.

Russia’s censorship agency asked US web host WP Engine to block Russians from accessing the Human Rights Foundation’s Tyranny Tracker. WP Engine passed on the demand and threatened to block the site itself if the foundation did not comply, raising concerns about US companies helping foreign governments restrict…

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The new Congress must hold Trump accountable | Claire Finkelstein

  • Democrats won both houses in the midterms.
  • The author urges sustained investigations into Trump’s administration.
  • Enforcing subpoenas could strengthen Congress’s oversight role.

The article argues that Democrats’ victories in both houses of Congress give them a chance to scrutinise Donald Trump’s actions and reinforce Congress’s role as a check on the presidency. It says that sustained investigations, including a possible impeachment inquiry, may achieve more than pursuing legislation that could…

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