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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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Brave boy, 10, saved by teen lifeguard reveals last thing he saw before blacking out and nearly drowning to death

  • Boy, 10, nearly drowned in rough seas off Santa Cruz, California
  • Teenage lifeguard rescued him after he blacked out
  • Incident occurred 25 July 2026 during a family holiday

A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel Rai, nearly drowned after being swept out by rough waves at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, before a teenage lifeguard rescued him. The incident, which occurred on 25 July 2026, highlights the dangers of strong currents at the popular beach and the vital…

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Samba queens to sound systems: the riotous streets of Notting Hill carnival – in pictures

  • Notting Hill Carnival marks its 60th anniversary this year.
  • New book by Wayne Campbell and Wayne Crichlow documents 15+ years of images.
  • Guardian gallery features costumes, dancers, drummers and candid street moments.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Notting Hill Carnival, and to mark the occasion photographers Wayne Campbell and Wayne Crichlow have published a new book, Carnival of Resistance, drawing on more than 15 years spent documenting the event. A Guardian gallery showcases a selection of their…

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Iconic RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART Celebrated In New Documentary On Canada’s CBC

  • Neil Peart documentary "No One's Disciple" airs on CBC 23 September
  • Film features Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and guest drummers honouring Peart
  • Comes amid RUSH's sold-out "Fifty Something" tour with new lineup

A new documentary about the late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, titled "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will premiere on Canada's CBC network on 23 September 2026. The film traces Peart's difficult early career and subsequent rise to fame, featuring interviews with RUSH bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson…

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AFL woman-basher Nicky Winmar begs for mercy with lawyer’s laughable ‘Braveheart-style’ speech – as court hears of prideful fixation with ‘I’m black and proud’ protest

  • Nicky Winmar convicted of assaulting a woman.
  • Lawyer's mercy plea invoked his famous 1993 protest.
  • Court sentencing raises questions over his statue's future.

Nicky Winmar, the former AFL star famous for his 1993 "I'm black and proud" anti-racism protest, has appealed to a court for leniency after being convicted of assaulting a woman, with his lawyer delivering an impassioned defence plea likened to a "Braveheart-style" speech. The case has drawn attention…

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HBO’s Ambitious 3-Season Fantasy Series Deserves a Revival

  • His Dark Materials ended after three seasons on HBO and BBC
  • Praised for cast and visuals but lacked wide global popularity
  • Writer argues there's more story left to tell

HBO's His Dark Materials, an adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy produced with the BBC, deserves to be revived, an article from Collider argues, despite ending after three seasons without becoming a major mainstream hit. The show, which follows Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pantalaimon as they battle…

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Aussie homebuyer almost loses $1.2million before Westpac banker spots suspicious detail in email: ‘Question everything’

  • WA homebuyer nearly lost $1.2 million in an email interception scam.
  • Westpac banker spotted a suspicious detail and blocked the transfer.
  • Experts urge buyers to verify payment details before big transactions.

A Western Australian homebuyer came close to losing $1.2 million to a scam after fraudsters intercepted email correspondence relating to a property purchase and attempted to redirect the settlement funds into their own bank account. A vigilant Westpac banker noticed a discrepancy in the payment details and flagged…

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CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños

  • CDC links Salmonella outbreak sickening 345 people across 27 states to jalapeño peppers from Mexico
  • Peppers from Sinaloa distributed by Coast Citrus; 36 hospitalizations, no deaths reported

A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states has been linked to jalapeño peppers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Wednesday. Traceback information found that the affected jalapeños came from Sinaloa, Mexico, and were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. There have been…

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‘Doctor Who’s Most Divisive Showrunner Sheds Light on the Show’s Cancellation

  • Chris Chibnall says Doctor Who's tender-out is mainly about BBC funding, not quality
  • BBC drama budgets squeezed by ~15 years of funding cuts and streaming competition
  • Comes after Davies' rocky return and Gatwa's rushed, early exit as the Doctor

Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has said the BBC's decision to put the long-running sci-fi series out to competitive tender, effectively pausing production, comes down primarily to money rather than declining creative quality. Speaking on the WHO Corner to Corner podcast, Chibnall pushed back on fan discourse…

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‘Violent Night 2’ Producer Recalls Mrs. Claus Was Almost Introduced In First Movie, Would Have Been “Totally Different” From Kristen Bell

  • Mrs. Claus was almost added to the first "Violent Night" film in 2022.
  • Producers scrapped the idea, so Kristen Bell's role is new.
  • "Violent Night 2" premieres 4 December 2026.

Kelly McCormick, producer of the "Violent Night" franchise, has revealed that Mrs. Claus was almost written into the original 2022 film but was ultimately cut, meaning the character introduced by Kristen Bell in the upcoming sequel is an entirely different creation. Speaking ahead of Violent Night 2's December…

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Your Shot Returns To The US For 2026, Expanding To Denver And Miami

  • Your Shot DJ academy expands to Denver and Miami for 2026 US season
  • Six-week free training leads to live showcases and festival slots
  • Over 8,300 people pre-registered; selection events start 22 August

Your Shot, the beginner-friendly DJ academy and competition, is returning to the US for a second season in 2026, expanding from its original two cities to four by adding Denver and Miami alongside returning stops in Los Angeles and New York. The programme, founded in Australia in 2010,…

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