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.
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.
Jim Gaffigan has announced his “Still Fighting It Tour”, an all-new stand-up show that will visit more than 20 cities in North America during 2027. The tour begins with two nights at the Wynn in Las Vegas in January and continues into June, bringing the comedian to venues…
Aranza Aydelany Pardo, a seven-year-old American girl, was killed by Mexican police gunfire while travelling with her family in Matamoros on 29 October. Her family say officers mistook their vehicle for cartel members during an anti-cartel operation, raising questions about the use of force and civilian safety. Police…
Billy Strings has announced additional US headlining tour dates for spring 2027, extending the run from April into June. The shows begin in Tampa on 6 April and add concerts across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and Missouri. The schedule includes five nights at St Augustine Amphitheatre,…
▶AI oversight plans face warnings over freedom of thought, while Australian mortgage confidence hits a record low. Xyra Group offers £12.5 million up front for Poundland as it faces administration.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards released footage on Tuesday showing senior commanders touring an underground complex stocked with missiles, launchers and military vehicles. The display came as efforts to end the conflict with the United States continued, and an Iranian military official warned that any renewed attack could draw a…
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urged the House to pass a bipartisan permitting bill after the Senate voted to advance it, arguing that faster approvals could help expand US energy and infrastructure projects. He said delays and legal uncertainty hold back investment and competitiveness, while stressing that projects would…
Rafael “R2” Álvarez Ayala, a senior leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was arrested in Zapopan after a shootout outside a restaurant. He and 19 others were detained; R2 and a Mexican Navy member were wounded. The operation is part of a widening campaign against the…
US petrol prices have fallen below $4 a gallon for the first time since July, offering drivers some relief. The decline follows lower crude oil prices and easing concerns about supply from the Persian Gulf. The drop may also reflect the usual seasonal pattern, Bespoke Investment Group said,…
Bitcoin briefly fell to about $73,525 after US inflation exceeded forecasts for the third consecutive month, renewing concern that the Federal Reserve could keep rates high or consider a larger increase. The decline added to pressure on crypto markets already affected by falling prices and investor withdrawals. October’s…
Jann Arden, Cassandra Naud and Hunter Cardinal will lead *Expiry Date*, a Canadian dark comedy-drama about two young people living with terminal cancer. Their characters, Jessica and Milton, initially clash but develop a friendship as they navigate family tensions, differing views on treatment and the prospect of dying…