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.
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.
Former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown has narrowly won back Ohio’s US Senate seat, leading Republican incumbent Jon Husted by more than two percentage points when the race was called. His victory came despite Ohio’s strong recent support for Donald Trump and marks a Democratic gain in a state…
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 US midterm elections, delivering a major defeat for President Donald Trump’s Republicans. The result gives Democrats greater power to scrutinise the administration and shape legislation, while raising questions about the political impact of the Iran war and…
Democrats regained control of the US Senate, giving them greater power to block Donald Trump’s legislative plans and appointments for the rest of his presidency. With a likely win in the House as well, they are expected to control both chambers of Congress from next year, their first…
Iran has rejected the US response to its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying it did not adequately address Tehran’s demands. Tensions rose further after President Donald Trump confirmed US strikes on an Iranian island, while Qatar continued efforts to keep negotiations on track. Iran’s seven…
Josh Turek has defeated Republican Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s US Senate race, giving Democrats a significant win in a state that has shifted towards Republicans in recent years. It is the first time since 2008 that a Democrat has won a Senate election there, and brings the party…
The Democrats have regained control of the US Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, according to Associated Press projections, shifting legislative power away from President Donald Trump’s Republicans. The result ends the Republicans’ control of the presidency, Senate and House, and means Trump will face a Senate majority…
Democrats won control of the US Senate, overcoming expectations that the party faced long odds after the 2024 election. The result matters because it gives them the power to block President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior administration posts and federal judgeships, including potential Supreme Court appointments. The party…
▶Eisenkot calls for Netanyahu’s replacement after Trump’s aid announcement, while Israel’s election delivers no majority. Also drops its Kenya motorcycle pilot, and Starlog returns after 17 years.
Democrats won governorships in several states that have recently favoured Republicans, including Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa and Wisconsin. The results mark a major shift in state politics and could influence the remainder of Donald Trump’s second term and the 2028 presidential race. Gina Hinojosa became Texas’s first Latina…
Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated Texas governor Greg Abbott, ending his bid for a fourth term and breaking Republicans’ long hold on the state’s highest executive office. Her win makes her Texas’s first Latina governor and gives Democrats their most consequential statewide victory there in a generation. Hinojosa,…