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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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Dr Fauci held in contempt of Congress and could be PROSECUTED after refusing to answer any COVID questions under Fifth Amendment

  • Fauci held in contempt of Congress over Covid questions
  • He invoked the Fifth Amendment, refusing to testify
  • Could now face possible criminal prosecution

Dr Anthony Fauci has reportedly been held in contempt of Congress and could face prosecution after invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and declining to answer questions on Covid-19 during a congressional appearance. The move marks a significant escalation in the long-running political dispute over the origins…

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Exclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI

  • Mirendil signs $100m+ multi-year Google Cloud compute deal.
  • Funds self-improving AI research aimed at automating scientific work.
  • Deal follows Mirendil's $1bn seed valuation in June 2026.

AI lab Mirendil has signed a multi-year deal worth over $100 million with Google Cloud to secure computing capacity for its research into self-improving AI, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. The agreement reflects two broader industry trends: cloud providers offering major infrastructure commitments to attract AI startups, and AI…

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Family of a newborn sent flying from her car seat after a drunk Lexus driver smashed into five parked vehicles responds to shock sentence

  • Drunk Lexus driver hit five parked cars in Turramurra, Sydney
  • Newborn baby was thrown from her car seat in the crash
  • Family says the driver's sentence is shockingly lenient

A family in Turramurra, Sydney, has spoken out after a drunk driver behind the wheel of a Lexus ploughed into five parked vehicles, with the force of the crash reportedly throwing their newborn baby from her car seat. The family has reacted with shock to the sentence handed…

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3 Songs That Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen Might Have Written About Each Other

  • Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen dated briefly after meeting in 1967.
  • Three songs by each artist are rumoured to reference their romance.
  • Mitchell confirmed some lyrics were drawn directly from real moments with Cohen.

Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen had a brief romantic relationship after meeting at the Newport Folk Festival in 1967, and fans and critics have long speculated that several of their songs were inspired by their short time together. Mitchell herself has acknowledged Cohen's influence on her work, and…

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Ex-Argentina forward Pato’s consortium to take over Northampton

  • Alexandre Pato's consortium set to take majority stake in Northampton Town
  • Deal follows chairman's confirmation of "well-funded" investment last month
  • Cobblers were relegated to League Two, posted near-£3m loss in April

A consortium including former Brazil and AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato is set to buy a majority stake in League Two side Northampton Town, BBC Sport understands. The takeover marks a significant moment for the Cobblers, who were relegated to the fourth tier last season after finishing bottom…

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European firms afraid of US tech kill switch but haven’t made an escape plan

  • 74% of European firms fear a US tech "kill switch" cutting access.
  • Just 44% regularly test a business continuity fallback plan.
  • Large firms say a day offline could cost over €100,000.

A survey of 1,500 businesses in the UK, France and Germany has found that nearly three-quarters fear the US government could suddenly cut off their access to American technology platforms, yet most have no tested plan for coping if it happened. The research, commissioned by Swiss encrypted-email firm…

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