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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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Badenoch says Trump’s midterm defeat was self-inflicted amid voter frustration

  • Badenoch called Trump’s midterm defeat self-inflicted.
  • She criticised his tariffs, threats and disputes with allies.
  • She also attacked past Conservative governments and ruled out a Farage-led coalition.

Kemi Badenoch said Donald Trump’s defeat in the US midterm elections was self-inflicted, arguing that voters wanted results and that his policies and conduct fell short of conservative standards. She criticised his tariffs, threats towards Canada and Greenland, disputes with allies and insults, while saying she would have…

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Russian strikes kill one in Kyiv ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks

  • Russian strikes damaged Kyiv’s energy infrastructure and Northern Bridge.
  • One person was killed and eight, including a child, were wounded.
  • The attacks came days before US-backed talks in Abu Dhabi.

Russian forces launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv and nearby areas, killing one person and wounding eight, including a child. The strikes damaged energy infrastructure and a major bridge, worsening access to electricity, heating and water as Ukraine prepares for another round of peace talks. Officials…

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Three-year-old needs £400,000 for specialist heart surgery in Boston

  • Boston specialists may be able to operate on Sebastian.
  • The surgery costs £400,000; £350,000 has been raised.
  • His family also needs £30,000 for travel and accommodation.

Sebastian Silver, a three-year-old with five rare and complex heart conditions, may be able to receive specialist surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital after his family were told there were no further treatment options for him in the UK. The operation could help keep him alive, but the family…

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Morning update

  • Qatar says mediation between Iran and the US remains active.
  • UN records 377 attacks on West Bank olive harvests since September.
  • UKMTO reports 11 shipping attacks in seven days, with three vessels sunk.

Qatar says it is still working to mediate between Iran and the United States, warning that the crisis cannot be left unresolved. The update reflects rising regional tensions alongside competing claims about diplomacy: Qatar rejected reports that its prime minister had said the two countries failed to agree…

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US-Israeli former soldier on visit to Netherlands accused of Gaza war crimes

  • HRF filed a Dutch criminal complaint against former soldier Noam Himmelman.
  • The allegations concern events in Beit Hanoun during the Gaza war.
  • The Dutch law allows prosecution of international crimes when suspects are in the country.

The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a criminal complaint in the Netherlands against Noam Himmelman, a former US-Israeli soldier now in Amsterdam. It alleges he was involved in war crimes, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide during Israel’s war on Gaza; the allegations have not been proven.…

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Qatar proposes Iran inspections deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

  • Qatar is seeking inspections for a deal to reopen Hormuz.
  • Iran could keep its enriched uranium in the country.
  • The proposal includes US concessions and other Iranian conditions.

Qatar is proposing a deal in which Iran would allow UN inspectors to visit bombed nuclear sites, as part of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce the risk of renewed conflict. The proposal would let Iran keep its highly enriched uranium stockpile in the country,…

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Pope Leo XIV begins Latin America tour three weeks after lung surgery

  • Pope Leo says he is in good health after lung surgery.
  • His 12-day Latin America tour covers three countries.
  • In Uruguay, he urged universal access to healthcare.

Pope Leo XIV has begun a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, saying he is in “pretty good health” three weeks after surgery to remove a lung tumour. The trip had been in doubt after doctors found the tumour during a routine scan, so his decision to…

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US memo reportedly alleges Jensen Huang relationship with suspected Chinese spy

  • US memo reportedly describes an intimate relationship between Jensen Huang and Alice Huang.
  • US officials suspect she was recruited by China’s intelligence service.
  • No evidence cited that Huang knew of the alleged ties or shared sensitive information.

A US intelligence memo reportedly alleges that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had a romantic relationship with Alice Huang, a Singapore-based businesswoman suspected of working for China’s Ministry of State Security. The claims have prompted concern that she may have sought information or influence through a “honey trap”,…

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Do not investigate Trump’s corporate allies until he leaves office

  • The article says congressional probes could expose people Trump might pardon.
  • Fifteen companies backed by his sons reportedly received $3.2 billion in federal support.
  • It argues public investigations should wait until Trump leaves office in 2029.

The article argues that incoming Democratic majorities in Congress should preserve evidence of possible wrongdoing by companies close to Donald Trump but delay public investigations until he leaves office in January 2029. Its central concern is that hearings could reveal people for Trump to pardon, potentially shielding them…

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