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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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Trump doubles down on choice to start war on Iran

  • Trump says he would attack Iran again.
  • He defended the war as a way to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
  • Vance linked the war to Republican losses in the midterm elections.

Donald Trump has reiterated that he would launch the war on Iran again, defending the decision as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. His comments came as he responded to Vice President JD Vance’s suggestion that the war contributed to Republican losses in last week’s…

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Cruise pianist rescued after nine hours in Pacific off California

  • A cruise ship pianist was rescued off California.
  • He may have spent about nine hours in the sea.
  • Two fishermen found him near Catalina Island.

A pianist employed on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas was rescued after being found treading water off the California coast. The survival after an apparent fall overboard matters because he may have spent about nine hours in the Pacific before two fishermen spotted him. The fishermen found…

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Asian stocks steady as AI, Middle East jitters recede

  • Asian markets recovered modestly after steep technology-led losses.
  • Upcoming tech earnings will test confidence in AI spending.
  • Strong US jobs data raised rate-rise expectations to nearly 80 per cent.

Asian shares and US equity futures stabilised on Monday after a sharp sell-off driven by doubts over the profitability and demand behind artificial intelligence investment. The rebound eased some market anxiety, while falling oil prices reflected reduced fears of fresh US attacks on Iran as negotiations continue. The…

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Huawei unveils desktop PC made entirely with Chinese-manufactured components

  • Huawei says the Qingyun HM650 uses components made in China.
  • A government agency has reportedly ordered 600 PCs.
  • The components’ design origins remain unclear.

Huawei says its Qingyun HM650 is a desktop PC built with components manufactured in China, a claim that could signal a shift towards domestic suppliers in a major market. The launch matters to Intel, AMD and Qualcomm because China’s government is directing public bodies to replace Windows and…

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European ministers to urge US support for Ukraine settlement, Iran restraint

  • G7 ministers are pressing for a fair Ukraine settlement.
  • European governments want restraint over Iran.
  • Chernobyl repairs need about €500 million.

G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Paris for two days, with European governments expected to urge the United States to support a fair settlement for Ukraine and avoid further strikes on Iran. The talks matter as US-mediated negotiations with Moscow and Kyiv are due to take place in…

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Trump says deportation policy hurt Republicans as he signals interest in deal

  • Trump said deportations may have hurt Republicans.
  • He called his enforcement approach “too tough”.
  • Miller’s appointment drew criticism from Democrats.

Donald Trump said his immigration enforcement had been “too tough” and that deporting established workers may have hurt Republicans. He also said he would like to reach agreement with Democrats on immigration, marking a shift in tone from his emphasis on mass deportations. In a CBS interview, Trump…

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US dollar holds onto payrolls gains, NZ dollar rises after election

  • Strong US jobs data boosted expectations of a December rate rise.
  • The dollar held most of Friday’s gains.
  • New Zealand’s currency rebounded as election counting continued.

The US dollar held on to most of Friday’s gains after stronger-than-expected US jobs data lifted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate rise in December. The move matters because higher expected US interest rates can support the dollar against other currencies, even as concern about technology shares had…

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3 Top 40 Hits From 1986 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today

  • Three 1986 hits are revisited.
  • Genesis’s “In Too Deep” featured in *Mona Lisa*.
  • Nicks said she recorded “I Can’t Wait” in one take.

The article looks back at three songs released in 1986 that it says remain familiar to many people who grew up in the 1980s: Lionel Richie’s “Ballerina Girl”, Genesis’s “In Too Deep” and Stevie Nicks’s “I Can’t Wait”. It highlights their place in the artists’ careers and the…

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K-Pop Concert Film ‘Twice: This Is For… You’ Acquired by Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk and Universal Pictures International

  • Twice’s concert film was filmed at London’s O2 Arena.
  • Crosswalk and Universal Pictures International acquired distribution rights.
  • The film is due in cinemas on 5 February 2027.

Crosswalk and Universal Pictures International have acquired distribution rights to a concert film featuring Twice, filmed at London’s O2 Arena during the group’s “This Is For” world tour. The cinema release extends a partnership that previously brought a Stray Kids concert film to audiences, and gives fans a…

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America’s oldest ramen restaurant celebrates 50th anniversary in LA

  • Kouraku celebrated 50 years in Little Tokyo.
  • The restaurant is recognised as America’s oldest operating ramen restaurant.
  • The block party included tastings, games and performances.

Kouraku, a Little Tokyo restaurant recognised as the oldest operating ramen restaurant in the United States, marked its 50th anniversary with a Sunday block party. The celebration highlighted the restaurant’s long history and its place in Los Angeles, with owner Mamoru Tokuda saying he was pleased to celebrate…

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