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.
A hand-drawn map of the Mason-Dixon Line has sold at auction in North Carolina for $950,000 to an anonymous buyer. The 1768 map is historically significant because the boundary it depicts later became associated with the division between free and slave states, although that was not its original…
Russia’s return to the 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship has led Norway to be moved to a lower division, prompting the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association to highlight the practical consequences of reinstating teams. The change follows a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that found the international federation’s…
SEPULTURA played its final concert on Saturday night at Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo, bringing together musicians from different periods of the band’s history. Conceived as a celebration of four decades of music, the show marked the end of a career that helped bring Brazilian heavy metal…
France has confirmed that European representatives will take part in US-mediated talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November. Their inclusion means the meetings will no longer be limited to the three countries’ officials, after Ukraine sought European involvement and Russia had suggested…
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says France and other European representatives will take part in US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. Their participation matters because the discussions concern Ukraine’s security and Europe’s future, and European countries have pressed to be included in decisions affecting the…
Ineos has become a major driver of US fracked ethane exports, supplying gas used to make plastics at its European facilities. The findings highlight how European plastic production relies on a fuel extracted through fracking, which is banned in much of Europe because of environmental concerns, while raising…
CrossFit grew from Greg Glassman’s training system into a global fitness movement that helped popularise a rugged, intensely masculine style of exercise. The article traces how that image later resonated with parts of right-wing politics and militarism in the US, while noting the movement did not begin with…
A review of federal records by the Environmental Integrity Project identifies nearly 200 proposed or ongoing US pipeline projects, driven in part by demand from datacentres and gas exports. The review says the expansion could increase risks to communities as the Trump administration rolls back environmental protections and…
Restaurant chains are drawing on nostalgia to reconnect with customers, and some operators say the appeal goes beyond vintage décor and familiar menus. They are also emphasising personal, old-fashioned hospitality as technology and automation become more common in dining. Ford’s Garage, a 36-location chain styled as a 1920s…
Democrats’ recent state-level gains have brought the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact closer to taking effect, potentially changing how participating states allocate their presidential electors by the 2028 election. If activated, the compact would direct those states to award their electors to the winner of the nationwide popular…