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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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Hegseth Lashes Out at Impeachment Push, Accuses Critics of “Sabotage”

  • Hegseth called the impeachment effort “sabotage”.
  • Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment.
  • The allegations include civilian deaths in Iran and boat strikes.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected a Republican-led effort to impeach him, calling it “sabotage” at his first Pentagon news conference in more than six months. The dispute centres on allegations that he violated the Constitution and ordered unlawful military actions, making the debate about the legality of his…

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Jimmy Carter’s Georgia farm to open to the public: ‘This land shaped him and his legacy’

  • Carter’s Georgia family farm has been acquired for conservation.
  • It could open for public recreation in 2027.
  • The state is expected to take ownership in 2028.

The Conservation Fund has acquired Jimmy Carter’s family farm near Plains, Georgia, and plans to open it for public recreation from 2027. The land is expected to pass to Georgia’s natural resources department in 2028, protecting a place closely linked to Carter’s lifelong interest in conservation. The farm…

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Hegseth impeachment: What is he accused of, and could he be removed?

  • Massie has brought eight impeachment articles against Hegseth.
  • The allegations cover US military actions and threats against a senator.
  • Removal would require a two-thirds Senate vote to convict.

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of carrying out unlawful orders and violating the Constitution through US military actions involving Iran and Venezuela. The move could lead to a House vote by midweek; senior Democrats support…

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US-led Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi described as productive

  • US, Ukraine and Russia called their Abu Dhabi talks productive.
  • Further trilateral discussions were planned for the following day.
  • Ukraine reported attacks on five major electricity substations.

Russia, Ukraine and the US described their first day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi as productive, constructive and substantive, while acknowledging that substantial work remains. The talks matter because they open a direct channel for further dialogue, with Ukraine saying discussions would continue the next day and…

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Megaspeed and the battle to go high-end Nvidia chips into China

  • Megaspeed faces US scrutiny over alleged Nvidia chip diversion to China.
  • The company denies breaking export rules.
  • Its assets rose from $33 million to $3 billion in a year.

Megaspeed, a Singapore-based AI computing company, is under US investigation over allegations that it diverted Nvidia chips to China in breach of export controls. The case has drawn renewed attention after reports that Alice H., a former Megaspeed executive accused of being a Chinese spy, had a relationship…

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Legendary Voice Behind Some of Disco’s Most Enduring Anthems Dead at 72

  • First Choice singer Rochelle Fleming has died aged 72.
  • She died on 5 November in Philadelphia; no cause was disclosed.
  • Her final released track was a 2025 collaboration with Terry Hunter.

Rochelle Fleming, lead singer of the disco group First Choice, has died aged 72. Her death marks the loss of a singer whose powerful voice helped define several enduring disco hits and who continued making music after the group split. Fleming died on 5 November in Philadelphia, according…

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Historic ocean liner to ‘live on’ beneath waves as world’s biggest artificial reef

  • The SS United States will become a reef off Florida.
  • It still holds the passenger liner transatlantic speed record.
  • A shore-based museum is planned to preserve its story.

The SS United States is due to be sunk off Florida on Wednesday to create what is expected to be the world’s largest artificial reef, ending decades of uncertainty over the ocean liner’s future. The decision gives the deteriorating ship a new role for divers and marine life,…

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Iraq bars Iranian football team’s plane from landing in Basra: Report

  • Iraq turned away Iran’s football team plane from Basra.
  • The plane landed back in Iran at Abadan.
  • The team will travel to the tournament by road.

Iraq barred a plane carrying Iran’s national football team from landing at Basra airport on Tuesday, citing the risk of breaching US sanctions on Iranian airlines. The incident shows how the sanctions are affecting Iranian aviation and the team’s travel to an international tournament. The plane returned to…

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FIA chief says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go ahead despite tensions

  • Qatar and Abu Dhabi races are planned to go ahead.
  • The Grands Prix are scheduled for 29 November and 6 December.
  • Earlier regional races were cancelled or relocated amid tensions.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will take place as scheduled, despite continuing tensions in the Middle East. The decision matters because earlier this season the Saudi Arabian race was cancelled and Bahrain’s event was delayed and moved to Malaysia amid…

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Rubio claims Strait of Hormuz oil flows near pre-war levels on some nights

  • Rubio says Hormuz oil flows reach 80 to 85 per cent of pre-war levels on some nights.
  • He attributes the shortfall to Iranian exports.
  • Washington says economic pressure may reduce the need for further strikes.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have reached 80 to 85 per cent of their pre-conflict volume on some nights. He blamed the remaining shortfall on Iranian oil exports and said the United States would intensify economic pressure on Tehran,…

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