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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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U.S. Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil’s Overseas Assets, Sources Say

  • Todd Boehly’s consortium is leading a bid for Lukoil’s overseas assets.
  • The plan swaps frozen securities for oilfields, refineries and petrol stations.
  • The portfolio was initially valued at $22 billion, but some assets have stalled.

A consortium led by US billionaire Todd Boehly is preparing to acquire Lukoil’s overseas oil and fuel assets through a swap of frozen securities, with a deal expected within weeks, according to people familiar with the process. If completed, it would end a sale effort lasting more than…

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MACtion college football picks favor the Bulls plus the spread against Miami (Ohio) tonight

  • Buffalo and Miami (Ohio) are both 5-3.
  • The Bulls’ Messiah Burch has 845 rushing yards.
  • The writer picks Buffalo +6 in a likely low-scoring game.

Buffalo and Miami (Ohio), both 5-3 overall and 3-1 in the Mid-American Conference, meet in a midweek college football game. The article’s writer backs Buffalo to cover the six-point spread, arguing that a run-focused, lower-scoring contest could keep the Bulls competitive. Buffalo’s running back Messiah Burch has 845…

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Saudi defence minister and Hegseth discuss latest Houthi attacks

  • Saudi and US defence chiefs discussed Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
  • Their call also covered defence cooperation and efforts to ease regional tensions.
  • The Saudi account announced no specific new measures.

Saudi Arabia’s defence minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, held a phone call with his US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, to discuss defence cooperation and developments in the region. According to the Saudi Press Agency, their discussion covered efforts to ease tensions and what Riyadh described as continuing attacks on…

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Americans Would Rather Win the Midterms Than a Sports Title. Here’s Why That Might Be.

  • Americans favour a midterm win over a sports title.
  • The survey’s figures and methodology are not given.
  • The writer would have preferred sports to win out.

A survey cited in the newsletter found that Americans would rather their political side win the midterm elections than their favourite sports team win a title. The result points to how strongly politics can engage people, though the writer says they would have preferred the opposite outcome. The…

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers To Star In Vampire Romance ‘Pretty Kill Machine’; Quantify Launches Sales For AFM

  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers returns to vampire fiction in *Pretty Kill Machine*.
  • Quantify is launching worldwide sales ahead of AFM.
  • The story centres on an ancient vampire whose first love upends her life.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers will star in *Pretty Kill Machine*, a vampire romance being adapted and directed by Matthew Wilder. Quantify, a new international sales and distribution company, is launching worldwide sales for the film ahead of the American Film Market (AFM). Set in and around Joshua Tree, California,…

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Woman jailed for ten years over fatal Lamborghini crash on M62

  • Batool was jailed for ten years over the fatal M62 crash.
  • Hussain died when the Lamborghini overturned and caught fire.
  • CCTV and expert evidence contradicted Batool’s account.

Humaira Batool has been jailed for ten years after being convicted of causing the death of her friend, Mohammed Shaan Hussain, by dangerous driving. The 26-year-old was driving a Lamborghini at high speed in wet conditions when it crashed on the M62, overturned and caught fire; Hussain, 20,…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting

  • Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks could lead to a leaders’ meeting with Putin.
  • US-mediated discussions are set for 10 and 11 November.
  • European governments are seeking involvement in the peace process.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he hopes US-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi will help pave the way for a meeting between him, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. The talks are part of wider diplomatic efforts to end the war, though German Chancellor…

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Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care

  • Insurers are withholding some payments awarded for emergency care.
  • Federal rules require payment within 30 calendar days of an arbitration decision.
  • Patients are generally shielded from the disputed balance, but enforcement remains a concern.

Some US health insurers are withholding payment for emergency care even after independent arbitrators have ruled that they must pay, according to a New York Times investigation published on 3 November 2026. The disputes arise under the No Surprises Act, which protects patients from many unexpected bills for…

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BBC Deputy Director-General Says ‘A Lot Has Changed’ After Editing Error That Triggered Trump’s $10 Billion Lawsuit: We’re in a ‘Much Stronger Place’

  • BBC says editorial safeguards have been strengthened after a Panorama editing error.
  • Trump is pursuing a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster.
  • A Florida court will decide whether it can hear the case.

BBC Deputy Director-General Rhodri Talfan-Davies says the corporation has strengthened its editorial checks after an editing error in a Panorama programme prompted US President Donald Trump to pursue a $10 billion defamation lawsuit. He identified the edit and the BBC’s slow response as the two main failings, saying…

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