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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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Kyle Cooke makes out with pal Carl Radke’s ex Lindsay Hubbard during ‘In the City’ cast trip

  • Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard reportedly kissed in Cancun.
  • They were filming season two of “In the City”.
  • Carl Radke, Hubbard’s ex-fiancé and Cooke’s friend, was absent.

Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard were reportedly seen kissing during a cast trip to Cancun over Halloween weekend while filming season two of “In the City”. The circumstances remain uncertain, but the moment has drawn attention because Cooke is close friends with Hubbard’s ex-fiancé, Carl Radke. Hubbard and…

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Oil edges down as investors await US midterm election results

  • Oil prices dropped more than 8 per cent.
  • Investors weighed election results against Iran war risks.
  • Brent settled at $94.62 a barrel.

Oil prices fell sharply to their lowest levels in more than two months after Republicans lost control of Congress in the US midterm elections. Investors saw the result as increasing pressure on President Donald Trump to seek an end to the US-Israeli war with Iran, which could reduce…

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Democrats win control of Congress and several key governorships in midterms

  • Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate.
  • They also won several key governorships.
  • Many election results were still pending.

Democrats have won control of both chambers of Congress and several key governorships in the US midterm elections, with many results still to come. The gains represent a major shift in power and give Democrats greater influence over legislation and federal oversight. Before the election, Republicans held majorities…

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US Embassy reiterates warnings to citizens over Houthi ‘hostilities’ against Saudi Arabia

  • US embassy warns of Houthi attacks and travel disruption in Saudi Arabia.
  • Non-emergency US government staff and families were ordered to leave.
  • Travellers are urged to use extreme caution and check flight status.

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has renewed its warning to American citizens about Houthi attacks on the kingdom, citing risks to civilian airports and other critical infrastructure. It says the attacks have caused civilian casualties and major travel disruption, and could escalate beyond the immediate area. The…

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Republican Ashley Moody defeats progressive Angie Nixon in Florida Senate race

  • Ashley Moody won Florida’s special Senate election.
  • She will serve until the 2028 election.
  • The result tested Florida’s Republican strength.

Republican Ashley Moody defeated Democratic socialist Angie Nixon in Florida’s special US Senate election, retaining a seat she had held since being appointed in January 2025. The race mattered as a test of whether Florida remains reliably Republican after Democrats’ decade without statewide wins. Moody will serve the…

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Ossoff’s re-election fuels 2028 talk despite pledge to serve full term

  • Jon Ossoff won re-election in Georgia.
  • Obama’s endorsement fuelled talk of a 2028 run.
  • Ossoff says he plans to serve a full Senate term.

Jon Ossoff won re-election to the US Senate in Georgia, prompting fresh speculation about whether he might run for president in 2028. Barack Obama endorsed him as the “only common-sense choice” and praised his political mentor, while a CNN analyst called election night the first day of an…

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Canada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war

  • Canada and six European nations refuse to play Russia.
  • A sports court overturned the international hockey ban.
  • The world junior championship begins in Alberta on 26 December.

Canada has joined Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Latvia and the Czech Republic in refusing to play Russian ice hockey teams while Russia’s war in Ukraine continues. The move challenges Russia’s return to international competition after a sports court lifted a ban, and could affect upcoming tournaments. Prime Minister…

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Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida’s 20th District

  • Wasserman Schultz won a 12th House term.
  • She defeated Republican Brent Andersen in Florida’s 20th District.
  • Her district change proved successful.

Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz won re-election to the US House in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, defeating Republican Brent Andersen. The result gives her a 12th term and means her move to a different district paid off. Wasserman Schultz is Florida’s first Jewish congresswoman and previously served in the…

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Polls begin closing in US midterms threatening to shatter Trump’s grip on Washington

  • Midterms could weaken Trump’s control of Congress.
  • Voters were judging his second-term record.
  • History has usually favoured the opposition party.

Polling stations began closing in the US midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. The result could curb his influence in Washington if Democrats gain control of either chamber, as voters weighed his record and the country’s direction.…

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Dem Roy Cooper flips North Carolina Senate seat, beats Trump pick Michael Whatley

  • Roy Cooper defeated Trump-backed Michael Whatley in North Carolina.
  • The AP called the race with Cooper leading 66.8% to 31.6%.
  • The win gives Democrats a Senate pickup and ends an 18-year drought.

Democratic former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper won the state’s US Senate race, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, who was backed by President Donald Trump. The result gives Democrats a significant pickup as they seek control of the Senate, and ends an 18-year run without a Democratic Senate victory…

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