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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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Mother of ‘murdered’ nine-year-old girl leaves heartbreaking tribute saying she will be ‘eternally connected’ to her daughter as father is charged with her killing

  • Nine-year-old Minnie Merriman died after being found injured in Arbroath
  • Her father, Christopher Rice, 35, has been charged with her murder
  • Her mother paid an emotional tribute, calling their bond "eternal"

The mother of a nine-year-old girl who died on an industrial estate in Scotland while camping with her family has paid tribute to her daughter, saying she will be "eternally connected" to her, after the girl's father was charged with murder. Minnie Merriman, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was…

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Phantom Blade Zero’s State of Play Seemingly Cancelled as Dev Teases Its Own PS5 Gameplay Showing

  • Phantom Blade Zero's teased State of Play appears cancelled
  • S-GAME will show its own 11-minute trailer on 11th August
  • Game launches 29th October; pre-orders open alongside the trailer

Phantom Blade Zero's dedicated PlayStation State of Play showcase appears to have been quietly dropped, after developer S-GAME announced it will instead release its own 11-minute gameplay trailer independently. The switch matters because it marks a departure from Sony's usual marketing playbook for a major PS5 exclusive, and…

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Isabella Rossellini Is Working on a History of Pets Shorts Series, Talks David Lynch, Robert Redford

  • Rossellini developing new pets-themed short film series, "The Survival of the Friendliest"
  • She credits Robert Redford for launching her directing career
  • No feature film planned yet; she cites lack of time

Isabella Rossellini has revealed she is developing a new animal-themed short film series called "The Survival of the Friendliest," which will explore the history of pets and domestic animals. Speaking at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, the actress and filmmaker said she will play every role in the…

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FDA widens Cyclospora outbreak investigation to six more states as confirmed cases top 6,000

  • FDA Cyclospora outbreak investigation now spans 15 US states
  • Confirmed cases reach 6,358, linked to contaminated lettuce
  • Michigan reports two deaths amid wider outbreak of 11,000+

The US Food and Drug Administration has widened its investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak, adding six more states to bring the total to 15, as confirmed cases surpassed 6,000. The illness was first identified in July among people who developed severe diarrhoea after eating shredded lettuce at Taco…

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The 1976 Rush album made as a ‘screw you’ to their label: “You can’t tell us what to do”

  • Rush made "2112" in 1976 to defy their record label.
  • Mercury Records wanted shorter, more commercial songs.
  • The gamble succeeded, boosting Rush's career and creative freedom.

Far Out Magazine revisits the story behind Rush's 1976 album "2112", made as a defiant response to pressure from their record label. After the poor commercial performance of 1975's "Caress of Steel", Mercury Records pushed the Canadian trio to write shorter, more radio-friendly songs, but the band instead…

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US pauses government operations in cartel-ridden Mexican state

  • US halts all government activity in Michoacan, Mexico over a security threat
  • State Department cites a "threat against American interests"
  • Comes amid separate US-Mexico friction over cartel boss's abduction

The US State Department has suspended all government operations in Mexico's Michoacan state, citing a "threat against American interests." Michoacan is a stronghold of drug cartel activity, and the move underlines Washington's growing concern about the security situation in the region, which has implications for US-Mexico relations and…

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Nintendo profits boosted by one-off US tariff refund

  • A $300 million US tariff refund lifted Nintendo’s profits.
  • Sales fell 9.5%, despite sharply higher operating profit.
  • Nintendo says it largely absorbed the tariff costs.

Nintendo’s quarterly profits were lifted sharply by a one-off US tariff refund, despite a fall in sales. The result matters because it shows how the reversal of tariffs can materially improve companies’ earnings, while raising questions over whether customers who paid higher prices will receive any benefit. Net…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Still Outpacing The Original Switch By Millions

Nintendo has posted its latest quarterly financial results--ranging from April 1 to June 30--and while the Switch 2 continues to be the company's fastest-selling system, sales have dropped considerably in the last three months. Overall, Nintendo's operating profit increased 150.5% thanks to higher software revenue and $300 million…

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