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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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Americans across the political spectrum view MAGA as a ‘loser’: Poll

  • Poll respondents see Trump and MAGA as midterm election losers.
  • Democrats made major gains in both chambers.
  • Several House and Senate races were still outstanding.

New polling suggests voters across the political spectrum see President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement as among the biggest losers of the 3 November midterm elections. The result adds to questions about Trump’s political influence after Republicans suffered broad losses and Democrats made gains in both chambers…

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Daddy Yankee, Milo J, and Bad Gyal Lead Coachella 2027’s Latin Contingent

  • Daddy Yankee will make his Coachella debut in 2027.
  • Latin artists span reggaeton, cumbia, rap and electronic music.
  • The festival runs over two April weekends; GA passes cost $779.

Daddy Yankee, Milo J and Bad Gyal are among the Latin artists booked for Coachella 2027, giving the festival a broad mix of Latin music styles. Daddy Yankee will make his Coachella debut with special “In the Desert” billing, following the release of his album *La Postal*. The…

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US measles elimination status at risk as cases exceed 5,400

  • The US has more than 5,400 measles cases.
  • A PAHO panel is reviewing the country’s elimination status.
  • Cleveland warns exposed people may need proof of vaccination.

The United States may lose its measles elimination status this week, as a regional health panel reviews evidence that the virus is spreading again. The country is experiencing its worst outbreak since 1991, and critics say reduced vaccination coverage under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has helped…

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Iran’s Guiana backdoor: Contested barrels, ghost flags, and the prison pipeline

  • Iran’s South American shipping links date back to 2006.
  • The article links oil sanctions evasion with criminal networks.
  • It says limited monitoring leaves routes through Guyana and Suriname exposed.

The article argues that Iran has built a long-running sanctions-evasion network in northern South America, using commercial shipping links and shell companies to move oil beyond Western financial systems. It says this maritime presence also intersects with criminal networks, creating security risks for Guyana and Suriname. The account…

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4 Legendary Musicians Whose Guitars Became Iconic in Their Own Right

  • Trigger helped shape Willie Nelson’s sound.
  • B.B. King named his guitars Lucille after a near-loss in a fire.
  • Van Halen and Brian May built instruments to match their musical visions.

Four guitars closely linked to Willie Nelson, B.B. King, Eddie Van Halen and Queen’s Brian May became famous in their own right. Their stories show how an instrument’s sound, history and personal meaning can become part of a musician’s identity. Nelson’s battered Martin N-20, Trigger, was named after…

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US envoys to meet Putin and Zelenskyy separately after peace talks see some progress – Europe Live

  • US envoys will meet Putin and Zelenskyy separately.
  • Security and ceasefire monitoring remain key issues.
  • Territorial questions are expected to be hardest.

US and Ukrainian officials said peace talks had made some progress, as US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff prepared to meet Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately. The meetings aim to build on the discussions and explore possible steps towards a settlement. Kushner called the talks “very…

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John Kerry: America Must Now Follow China’s Lead on Clean Energy

  • Kerry urges the US to follow China’s clean-energy shift.
  • China’s clean-tech exports topped $220bn in 2025.
  • Cop31 may signal whether Beijing will lead on climate policy.

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and other countries must follow China’s shift towards clean energy or risk losing economic ground while worsening climate change. His comments come as Cop31 opens in Turkey, amid questions over whether Beijing will take a stronger leadership…

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More and More Veterans Say Their Duty Is to Resist Trump

  • Veterans are organising against Trump’s policies and the Iran war.
  • Hotline calls more than doubled after the first strikes on Iran.
  • The conflict was estimated to have cost $47 billion by late October.

Veterans, serving personnel and military families are increasingly organising against President Donald Trump’s policies, describing resistance as a form of duty to the United States. Their protests and calls for conscientious objection have grown as the US war with Iran continues, challenging the idea that patriotism requires military…

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US attorney generals accuse Andy Burnham of aligning the UK with ‘the objectives of terrorist organisations’ with Israel sanctions

  • 13 US state attorneys general threaten action over UK sanctions.
  • Measures target activity supporting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
  • British firms could lose US state contracts and investment.

Republican attorneys general from 13 US states have threatened economic retaliation against the UK over sanctions targeting Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. They accuse the measures of aligning Britain with the aims of Hamas and Hezbollah, raising the risk of further strain in UK-US relations.…

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Belgian plan for ICE-style immigration raids on homes criticised as ‘law of fear’

  • Belgium has approved police home raids to detain some undocumented people.
  • Judges must authorise entry, which could happen from 5am to 9pm.
  • Rights groups warn the law may spread fear and weaken privacy protections.

Belgium’s parliament has approved a law allowing police to enter homes to detain people without legal residency who have been ordered to leave. Rights groups say the measure threatens privacy and could spread fear among migrants, children and people who shelter them. The law is due to take…

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