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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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Tristan Thompson Boards Jason Zada’s Bitcoin Creator Movie ‘Satoshi’ as Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Tristan Thompson is producing a film about Bitcoin’s creator.
  • “Satoshi” is due to shoot in Riyadh and Los Angeles in spring 2027.
  • The filmmakers say AI will be a tool, not the film’s main focus.

Tristan Thompson has joined “Satoshi”, a feature film about Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, as a producer alongside Enderby Entertainment executives and other investors. Directed by Jason Zada, the film is planned to shoot in Riyadh and Los Angeles in spring 2027, as part of a multi-picture deal with Saudi…

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Political parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets

  • US midterm voting and French protests put political anger in focus.
  • Living costs and distrust of institutions are shared concerns.
  • The comparison does not mean the two countries face identical problems.

As Americans vote in the midterm elections on 3 November 2026, protests in France offer a different expression of political anger. The comparison in France 24’s report centres on grievances that appear on both sides of the Atlantic: the rising cost of living, declining faith in institutions and…

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Creators Pounce on Midterm Elections, Hoping to Win New Viewers and More Dollars

  • Independent journalists are livestreaming midterm election coverage.
  • Hosts hope to win viewers, subscribers and advertisers.
  • 58% of US adults see social media as key for news.

Independent journalists and former television news presenters are preparing to livestream coverage of the US midterm elections, seeking audiences alongside traditional broadcasters. Their shows promise more direct, less producer-curated commentary, while giving the hosts and platforms a chance to attract subscribers, advertisers and revenue. Planned coverage includes streams…

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The Dazey Phase Boards ‘Americanish’ Creator-Star Aizzah Fatima’s New Movie ‘Miss Christian Babe’

  • The Dazey Phase has joined Miss Christian Babe as coproducer.
  • The film marks Aizzah Fatima’s feature directorial debut.
  • Its Mississippi story draws on Fatima’s experience growing up Muslim.

The Dazey Phase has joined Miss Christian Babe as a coproducer. The feature is the directorial debut of Aizzah Fatima, creator and star of Americanish, and explores growing up Muslim in the American South, including questions of faith, identity and belonging. Set in Mississippi, the film draws on…

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FBI nabs suspect accused of sending hundreds of white powder letters to public officials: source

  • Oklahoma City man Robin Patrick Martin has been arrested.
  • Investigators link him to more than 700 mailings in 2026.
  • Powders tested so far were nonhazardous; testing continues.

The FBI has arrested Robin Patrick Martin, an Oklahoma City man accused of sending hundreds of letters containing suspicious white powder to public officials during the 2024 and 2026 election cycles. The case matters because the mailings reached election offices and members of Congress nationwide, prompting a multi-agency…

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US midterms: All eyes on crucial Michigan Senate race

  • Michigan’s open Senate seat is a key contest in the fight for control of Congress.
  • Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers, who narrowly lost in 2024.
  • A divisive Democratic primary and a late endorsement of Rogers have added uncertainty.

Michigan voters are choosing a US senator on 3 November in a closely watched race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. The seat is open because Democratic senator Gary Peters is retiring. El-Sayed, a former county health director, is campaigning on a progressive platform centred on…

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Voting begins in US midterm elections – in pictures

  • Voting began on 3 November in US midterm elections.
  • Control of both chambers of Congress is at stake.
  • Photographs show early queues, polling places and voters across several states.

Voters went to polling stations across the United States on Tuesday 3 November for midterm elections that will determine control of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term. All 435 House seats and roughly a third of Senate seats…

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Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truce

  • Merz doubts Russia is serious about a ceasefire.
  • Ukraine and Germany say Europe must shape peace talks.
  • Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees and winter support.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he sees no evidence that Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, after meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. Both leaders argued that the European Union must help shape peace talks and have a role in decisions on sanctions and postwar…

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US regulators clear expiry-free futures tied to individual stocks

  • CFTC clears perpetual futures tied to individual stocks for US exchanges.
  • Contracts are leveraged, have no expiry and face joint CFTC and SEC oversight.
  • Coinbase has filed to list contracts linked to Apple, Tesla and Nvidia.

The CFTC has cleared perpetual futures linked to individual stocks to begin trading on registered US exchanges, bringing a crypto market product into regulated equity markets. The decision matters because it offers US traders access to leveraged, expiry-free stock contracts under federal oversight. The contracts can be held…

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Midterms with global repercussions

  • Midterms could limit Trump’s domestic agenda.
  • Voters are weighing inflation, energy costs and other concerns.
  • The result may test trust in US democracy and shape foreign policy.

The US midterm elections will test President Donald Trump’s record and could reshape the final two years of his term, with global implications. If Democrats regain control of one or both chambers of Congress, they could block parts of his domestic agenda and potentially pursue impeachment, while events…

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