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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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World’s largest motorcycle rally roars into Sturgis as bikers flood tiny US town

  • Sturgis Motorcycle Rally's 86th edition is underway in South Dakota
  • Hundreds of thousands of riders expected over ten days in August
  • Event includes races, concerts and group rides across the Black Hills

The 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has begun in South Dakota, drawing hundreds of thousands of riders to the small town and the surrounding Black Hills region. Billed as the world's largest motorcycle gathering, the event has a significant impact on the tiny town, temporarily swelling its population…

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Iran sets conditions for reopening Hormuz as US deal stalls

  • Iran demands US end war, sanctions and blockade before reopening Hormuz
  • UAE says Iranian missile struck one of its Adnoc oil tankers
  • 60-day deadline for a final US-Iran deal nears, deal still unresolved

Iran has laid out tough conditions for reopening the strait of Hormuz, insisting the waterway will remain closed until the United States "corrects its behaviour", even as the UAE reported that one of its oil tankers was struck by an Iranian missile. The standoff leaves the strait, a…

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Farage left ‘horrified by very serious policing error’ as Ann Widdecombe murder detectives reopen their probe into bid to firebomb his home

  • Police reopen probe into 2025 firebomb attempt on Farage's home
  • Counter-terrorism unit self-refers to watchdog over "policing error"
  • Comes amid separate investigation into Ann Widdecombe's murder

Nigel Farage says he was "horrified" after counter-terrorism police reopened an investigation into an attempt to firebomb his home last year, admitting a "very serious policing error" had occurred. The development came amid the ongoing investigation into the murder of Ann Widdecombe, with the same counter-terrorism unit involved…

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Barca make second bid for Rodri – Sunday’s gossip

  • Barcelona raise Rodri offer to £51.4m.
  • Romero reportedly wants Arsenal move.
  • Forest near £34m Diomande signing.

Barcelona have increased their bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri to £51.4m, while Tottenham defender Cristian Romero reportedly wants to join Arsenal despite Spurs’ reluctance to sell to a direct rival. The gossip also points to several significant prospective moves across the Premier League and Europe, including Nottingham…

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BBC snooped on staff emails 73 times last year amid internal leak inquiries

  • BBC accessed staff emails 73 times in 2025, up from 42 in 2024
  • Rise came amid Panorama leak scandal and Davie/Turness resignations
  • BBC blames increase mainly on more Freedom of Information requests

The BBC accessed staff email accounts a record 73 times in 2025, up sharply from 42 the previous year, figures obtained by The Mail on Sunday show. The rise coincided with one of the most turbulent periods in the corporation's history, during which director-general Tim Davie and news…

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Everyone wants what one minor league baseball team put out as a hilarious tribute to the Carolina Hurricanes

  • Fayetteville Woodpeckers release cheeky tribute jersey for Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win
  • Design plays suggestively on the team's "Peckers" nickname
  • Only first 1,350 fans at 15 August game will receive one

A minor league baseball team, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, has released a giveaway hockey-style jersey lampooning their name to celebrate the nearby Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win, and the tongue-in-cheek design has gone viral for its comic value. The Woodpeckers, a Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, play close…

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Furious Harry Potter fans force developers to divert their £430million energy project to protect filming spot of Dobby the elf’s grave on Welsh beach

  • Fan objections prompted a cable-route change near Dobby’s filming location.
  • The £430 million project now links Britain and Ireland.
  • The beach memorial has also raised environmental concerns.

Developers reportedly altered the route of a £430 million energy interconnector after objections over potential disruption to the Welsh beach location used as Dobby’s grave in the Harry Potter films. The case highlights how popular cultural landmarks can influence infrastructure planning, although the diversion occurred during planning and…

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Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options to shuffle midfield pack | Ed Aarons

  • Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75m.
  • He gives Arteta greater midfield rotation and tactical flexibility.
  • His arrival could help manage Declan Rice’s workload.

Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for £75m, giving Mikel Arteta a versatile and combative midfielder capable of playing in several central roles. The move matters because Arsenal want greater depth and flexibility in a midfield already regarded as among Europe’s strongest, particularly while Declan Rice’s…

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‘What a throw!’ – Southern Brave’s two stunning run outs

  • Moeen Ali ran out Tim Seifert with a direct hit.
  • Tristan Stubbs dismissed Leus du Plooy similarly.
  • Southern Brave fought back against Manchester Super Giants.

Southern Brave produced two outstanding run-outs during their Hundred match against Manchester Super Giants in Southampton. Moeen Ali and Tristan Stubbs each made direct-hit throws to dismiss Tim Seifert and Leus du Plooy, helping Brave fight back in the field. The moments highlighted the importance of sharp fielding…

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Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes

  • Wildfire doubles in size in British Columbia
  • About 20,000 people ordered to evacuate
  • Fire remains out of control

A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia has forced thousands of people to evacuate, including the entire town of Summerland. The Bald Range fire doubled in size after being detected on Friday and remained out of control on Saturday, highlighting the speed and danger of fires in the…

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