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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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Albanian bus driver sobbed ‘I’ve killed her’ after mowing down property executive outside London Victoria Station, court hears

  • Bus driver Mirsime Berisha, 49, on trial over fatal Victoria Station crash
  • Victim Kathleen Finnegan, 56, killed by double-decker bus on 29 January 2024
  • Driver claimed handbrake failed; prosecution says her driving fell below standard

An Albanian bus driver sobbed "I've killed her" after her double-decker struck and killed a property executive outside London Victoria Station, a court has heard. Mirsime Berisha, 49, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of driving that fell below the standard expected of a competent and…

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Men suffer serious injuries after being attacked with metal bars after crash – thestar.co.uk

  • Two men badly hurt in Sheffield metal bar attack after car crash
  • Second linked violent incident in Page Hall within 24 hours
  • Earlier Willoughby Street clash left a woman injured, man arrested

Two men were seriously injured in Sheffield after being attacked with metal bars following a road collision, in what police believe was the second linked disturbance in the Page Hall area within 24 hours. The incident began when a silver Volkswagen Passat collided with a pedestrian on Owler…

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CCTV is released after ‘man follows teenage girl onto bus, Tube and then sexually assaults her’

  • CCTV released after alleged sexual assault of teenage girl on bus and Tube
  • Police appealing for public help identifying suspect
  • Investigation into the incident ongoing

Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage after a man reportedly followed a teenage girl onto a bus and then the London Underground before sexually assaulting her. Officers are appealing for the public's help in identifying the suspect shown in the images as part of their investigation into the…

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How To Cancel PlayStation Plus

Life is expensive these days. If you're looking to cut back on spending and want to do away with your PlayStation Plus membership, it's very easy to do so. There are plenty of reasons why you might want to cancel PlayStation Plus, just like there are numerous reasons…

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One of Big Walk’s puzzles is simple to solve but still gave us an existential crisis

  • A Big Walk puzzle is easy to solve but felt existentially unsettling
  • Full article content was not accessible for detailed summary
  • Piece reflects on games provoking deeper thought despite simple mechanics

A PC Gamer writer has described a puzzle in the video game Big Walk as easy to complete in practical terms, yet unexpectedly unsettling on a deeper, philosophical level. The piece reflects on how a straightforward in-game challenge can still provoke unexpected emotional or existential reflection in players,…

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Peter Gill: a theatrical visionary with an unsparing honesty

  • Playwright and director Peter Gill has died aged 86.
  • Known for The York Realist and Royal Court work since 1964.
  • Founded National Theatre Studio in 1984 to support new writers.

Peter Gill, the Welsh-born playwright and director, has died aged 86, remembered as one of the unsung heroes of British theatre for work marked by uncompromising honesty and integrity as both writer and director. He achieved wider public recognition relatively late, in 2002, when his play The York…

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Barcelona sign Brazil forward Kerolin from Manchester City for club-record £1.25m

  • Barcelona sign Kerolin from Man City for a club-record £1.25m fee
  • Largest transfer fee ever received by a WSL club
  • Comes as Barcelona lose several senior players this summer

Barcelona have signed Brazil forward Kerolin from Manchester City for a fee reported to be around £1.25m, the largest sum ever received by a Women's Super League club for a player sale. The deal underlines Barcelona's continued spending power in the women's game even as the reigning European…

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Amazon Has a Well-Reviewed 12V 4,000A Cordless Car Jump Starter for Just $25.64 After Coupon

  • Amazon has a $25.64 deal on a cordless car jump starter
  • Delivers 4,000A, enough for most petrol and diesel vehicles
  • Also works as a phone power bank and flashlight

Amazon is offering a discount on the S ZEVZO ET03, a cordless 12V car jump starter, which can be bought for $25.64 with a coupon code, down from its usual price. Cordless jump starters remove the need for jumper cables or a second vehicle, allowing drivers to restart…

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Spider-Man Brand New Day cameo could be the MCU’s next spider hero

  • Brand New Day cameo hints Cindy Moon/Silk may be in the MCU
  • Character previously played by Tiffany Espensen in Homecoming and Infinity War
  • Tom Holland has said he wants to help pass on the Spider-Man role

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland's fourth solo outing as the web-slinger, is now in cinemas to strong reviews and has passed $1 billion at the box office. Alongside the main plot, fans have spotted what may be a significant cameo: a minor character credited only as "Cindy,"…

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