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The Americas hub covers political, diplomatic and security developments across North, Central and South America, alongside events that affect the region’s links with the rest of the world. It also follows stories in sport, technology and everyday life.

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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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This week in PC games: GoldenEye returns (sort of), plus janky arcade football, ballpoint cities, and a game about keeping the monsters inside Area 51

  • Horror games dominate this week's PC releases across multiple sub-genres
  • Lighter alternatives including city sims and comedic RPGs provide genre variety

Rock Paper Shotgun's weekly round-up highlights new PC games released across the week of 10th–13th August, noting a particularly heavy skew towards horror titles this time round, alongside a scattering of cosier city-builders and novelty sports games to balance things out. The feature runs through each day's notable…

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Ariana Grande’s new album ‘Petal’ tops US Billboard chart: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart”

  • Ariana Grande's 'Petal' debuts at #1 on US and UK charts with 295,000 equivalent units sold
  • Artist announces withdrawal from public visibility following tour conclusion
  • Step back follows intensified online commentary about her appearance

Ariana Grande's eighth studio album, 'Petal', has debuted at number one on the US Billboard albums chart, becoming her biggest American success in seven years. The milestone comes during a turbulent week for the singer, who recently announced she would be stepping back from public life following renewed…

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Uniqlo’s Mario Kart collection is live in the US and UK, and I bet I know which one is going to sell quickest

  • Uniqlo expands Mario Kart UT collection to US and UK markets after initial Japan-only release
  • Collection features four adult T-shirt designs and eight children's pieces (t-shirts and hoodies) at $29.90 per adult shirt
  • Designs vary between repetitive artwork and retro-inspired graphics targeting different aesthetic preferences

Uniqlo has launched a Mario Kart-themed clothing collection, now available to buy in both the US and the UK. The range ties in with Nintendo's popular racing franchise, giving fans of the games a chance to buy branded apparel through a major high-street retailer, and the writer predicts…

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Trump’s Iran peace gamble unravels as time runs out on Pete Hegseth’s scramble to replace weapons and cash

  • Iran refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions
  • US weapons stockpiles and war funding are running low
  • Senate stalls on $1.5tn defence budget as GOP support splinters

Donald Trump's strategy for pressuring Iran is running into serious difficulties, as US weapons stockpiles and funding for the operation dwindle while Tehran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without concessions from Washington. Iran is demanding war reparations, an end to sanctions and a lift on the…

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Backstage At Jazz Cafe Festival With Kofi Stone

  • Kofi Stone drew huge crowds at Jazz Cafe Festival's Plant Room stage
  • RUBII and D Double E joined him for surprise guest appearances
  • Stone discussed his setlist process and gardening-themed lyrical imagery

Clash Magazine reports from backstage at the Jazz Cafe Festival, where Birmingham rapper Kofi Stone drew one of the biggest crowds of the event during his hour-long set at the Plant Room stage. The performance, and a subsequent interview, highlighted Stone's rising popularity and the strong connection he…

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NASCAR makes major change to 2027 Daytona 500 week, fans furious with another change & race wife in Costa Rica

  • NASCAR's 2027 Clash exhibition race returns to Daytona from Bowman Gray.
  • Race set for 13 February 2027, eight days before the Daytona 500.
  • Fuller "Speedweeks" schedule restored after fan criticism of shortened lead-up.

NASCAR has announced that its 2027 Clash exhibition race will return to Daytona International Speedway, moving from Bowman Gray, and will run eight days before the Daytona 500 rather than immediately followed by weeks of downtime. The change effectively restores a fuller "Speedweeks" schedule at Daytona, addressing longstanding…

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Mexico’s massacre of the influencers: Why cartels are murdering social media stars

  • Mexican cartels are murdering social media influencers seen as threats
  • Killings serve as warnings against criticism or unwanted online exposure
  • Trend highlights cartels' expanding control over digital narratives and image

Cartels in Mexico have increasingly targeted social media influencers for murder, as criminal groups view online personalities as threats to their control over narratives, territory and public image. Victims range from beauty and lifestyle content creators to commentators who unwittingly crossed cartel interests, with killings often carried out…

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This Is Ballroom review – pulsating documentary tells story of Brazilian ballroom

  • Documentary explores Brazilian ballroom culture, made by scene insiders Juru and Vitã
  • Echoes Paris is Burning but adds distinct Afro-Brazilian and samba influences
  • Film honestly portrays both solidarity and internal tension within the community

This Is Ballroom is a documentary feature from directors Juru and Vitã that traces the growth of queer ballroom culture in Rio de Janeiro and its surrounding areas. As active participants in the scene themselves, the pair bring an insider's perspective to the film, blending observational footage of…

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Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to star employee’s suicide after failing to tell her she wouldn’t lose her job following anonymous complaint at work, inquest rules

  • Treasury failings materially contributed to an employee’s suicide.
  • She feared losing her job after an anonymous complaint.
  • The inquest criticised the lack of reassurance.

An inquest has found that the Treasury materially contributed to the suicide of a highly regarded employee after it failed to reassure her that she would not lose her job following an anonymous workplace complaint. The finding highlights the potential consequences of inadequate communication and support when staff…

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