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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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Can US midterm election really change Trump’s Iran policy?

  • Midterms could affect Iran war funding and congressional oversight.
  • A presidential veto may limit the impact of a Democratic majority.
  • Analysts see substantial bipartisan agreement on pressuring Tehran.

The article examines whether the US midterm elections could constrain President Donald Trump’s Iran policy as the war features prominently in the campaign. Analysts quoted say a Democratic victory may give opponents of the war more influence over funding and legislation, but is unlikely to determine the president’s…

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Iran showcases cruise missiles in underground complex as US tensions rise

  • Iran released footage of missiles stored in a large tunnel network.
  • Reports point to US preparations for possible further strikes.
  • A former CIA officer’s nuclear strike claim is unconfirmed.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has released video showing rows of anti-ship cruise missiles inside a large tunnel complex, as concerns grow that the US could intensify its campaign against Tehran. The footage appeared on the day of the US midterm elections, amid reports of preparations for further strikes and…

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Tania Head reportedly seen in Barcelona after years out of public view

  • Tania Head was reportedly seen in Barcelona.
  • She falsely claimed to have survived the 9/11 attacks.
  • A Spanish documentary about her was released in August.

Alicia Esteve Head, who used the name Tania Head to falsely claim she survived the 11 September 2001 attacks on New York’s World Trade Center, has reportedly been seen in Barcelona after years away from public view. The article says she was exposed in 2007, left the United…

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Trump says US aid to Israel will end this year, weapons sales continue

  • Trump says US aid to Israel will end at year’s close.
  • He puts the support at about $4 billion.
  • Israel can still buy US weapons.

President Donald Trump said US aid to Israel would end at the close of the year, arguing that the country is prosperous enough to fund its own defence. He presented the move as a response to the political criticism of foreign aid and as part of his aim…

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Does Reliance on China Undermine Iran’s Grand Strategy?

  • Chinese oil purchases are a vital source of revenue for Iran.
  • Iran’s regional tactics can threaten China’s wider Gulf interests.
  • Tehran has few easy ways to reduce its dependence.

An analysis published on 3 November 2026 argues that Iran’s growing reliance on China is complicating its long-standing strategy of resisting US pressure while preserving political independence. China provides a vital market for Iranian oil under sanctions: it bought more than 80 per cent of Iran’s seaborne oil…

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Embark defends AI voice lines as recording every variation proves impractical

  • Embark says AI helped manage numerous voice-line variations.
  • Actors’ availability was another reason given for using it.
  • The studio says some generated lines are being rerecorded.

Embark has again defended its use of generative AI for some Arc Raiders voice lines, saying that recording every possible variation would be impractical and difficult to schedule. The practice has drawn criticism because the generated voices were based on actors’ performances, and it has also been used…

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Black Hawk narrowly avoids fireworks during Seahawks game flyover

  • A Black Hawk narrowly avoided fireworks over Lumen Field.
  • The helicopter continued flying without apparent damage.
  • Chicago beat Seattle 34-17 after the flyover.

A US Army Black Hawk helicopter narrowly avoided fireworks during a four-helicopter flyover at a Seattle Seahawks game on Monday. The fireworks erupted while the aircraft was still overhead, but it continued flying without apparent damage; the near-miss drew attention because pyrotechnics and low-flying aircraft shared the space…

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How Brazil Broke the Far-Right “Curse”

  • Lula won Brazil’s election by more than four million votes.
  • Flávio Bolsonaro refused to concede after the defeat.
  • Meta faced allegations of favouring Flávio; it denied meddling.

Brazil re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro and rejecting a return to power for the Bolsonaro family. The result interrupted a regional rise in right-wing governments and, according to technology researcher David Nemer, broke a cycle in which political developments in the United States…

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The “Circle of Doom” Keeping Unhoused Americans From the Polls

  • Housing instability can make voting hard, even for registered voters.
  • Fewer than 10 per cent of unhoused people typically cast ballots.
  • State rules and practical barriers vary widely.

Homelessness can make voting difficult even for people who are registered and determined to take part. Mike, a long-time Virginia voter now living in a shelter, is unsure where to vote in the upcoming midterms and worries that losing his home may mean losing his practical access to…

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Bonus PS Plus Premium Game Is Out Now for PS5

  • Metro Redux’s PS5 version has joined PS Plus Premium.
  • It includes enhanced editions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light.
  • Metro Exodus is also on PS Plus, ahead of Metro 2039.

A PS5 version of Metro Redux has been added to PS Plus Premium without a formal announcement from Sony or publisher Deep Silver. The update gives subscribers access to enhanced PS5 editions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, making the addition a bonus ahead of this month’s…

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