Topic: Americas

Americas covers political, economic and social developments across North, Central and South America, from government policy and international relations to culture, science and everyday life.

The region’s decisions often have global consequences, influencing energy markets, trade, migration, technology and security. This hub brings together the stories shaping the continent and its connections with the wider world.

  • Olivia Rodrigo: Abortion Bans Are “Pro-Control, Not Pro-Life”

    Olivia Rodrigo has released a series of conversations with reproductive rights experts, arguing that US abortion bans are “pro-control, not pro-life” rather than genuine protections for life. The discussions, shared ahead of her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, see the singer sitting down with Center for Reproductive Rights President Nancy Northup and several legal and…

  • Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick ‘unlawful’ firing

    Seattle’s top federal prosecutor, Roger Rogoff, has sued President Trump and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche over his rapid dismissal, describing it as unlawful. The case matters because it challenges the administration’s authority to remove a senior Justice Department official and could affect the independence of federal prosecutors. The available material does not provide the…

  • Now Burnham eyes £2 cap on bus fares to tackle cost-of-living crisis

    Andy Burnham is considering introducing a £2 cap on bus fares as part of efforts to ease the cost-of-living crisis, according to reports. The proposal comes as Burnham begins operating from what has been dubbed “No10 North” in Manchester, which he insists is “not a gimmick” despite a permanent office not being due to open…

  • ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Hits 503 Million Views in One Day, Second Biggest Launch in History After ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (EXCLUSIVE)

    The first trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday” racked up 503 million views in its first 24 hours, making it the second-biggest movie trailer launch ever and Disney’s most-watched trailer of all time. It sits behind only Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, which drew 719 million views, and comfortably outpaces Disney’s previous best, the “Deadpool & Wolverine”…

  • Watch live: DDHQ Data Nerds track Arizona primaries

    The article promotes live coverage of Arizona’s primary elections by DDHQ Data Nerds. It matters because primary results help determine which candidates will contest later elections and can indicate wider political trends. The supplied page text contains no reporting, results, candidate names or voting figures; it only says access was denied because JavaScript appears disabled.…

  • GOP blames Canada for fires, experts point to climate

    The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates a dispute in which Republican figures blame Canada for fires while experts emphasise the role of climate change, but this alone does not establish the article’s claims or evidence. No further details, figures…

  • This Henry Cavill Fantasy Film Brought the Gods to Life 15 Years Before ‘The Odyssey’

    Ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation “The Odyssey,” Collider is spotlighting 2011’s “Immortals,” a Henry Cavill film that reimagined Greek mythology on screen 15 years earlier. Directed by Tarsem Singh on an $80 million budget, the film starred Cavill alongside Mickey Rourke and pursued a distinctive visual style blending Renaissance-style painterly imagery…

  • Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs all want Rashford – Wednesday’s gossip

    Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, is reportedly attracting interest from three Premier League rivals, though United are said to be reluctant to sell him to a domestic competitor. The report is part of a wider round-up of transfer speculation involving several top-flight and European clubs ahead of the summer window. Among the other stories,…

  • Andy Burnham’s first conversation with Donald Trump was ‘extremely warm’, Downing Street says

    Downing Street has described the first phone call between new prime minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump as “extremely warm”, following the call taking place within an hour of Mr Burnham arriving in Downing Street. The exchange marks a notably positive start to the relationship, contrasting with Mr Trump’s previous dismissive remarks about…

  • Trinity Tatum, ‘Love Island USA’ Winner, Signs With WME (Exclusive)

    Trinity Tatum, winner of Peacock’s Love Island USA season 8, has signed with talent agency WME for representation. The move follows a now-familiar pattern in reality television, where agencies race to sign breakout contestants who have built large followings during a show’s run, aiming to convert that attention into lasting career opportunities. Tatum, a model…