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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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Post-trade deadline futures bets worth taking on the World Series and division winners

  • MLB trade deadline has passed, reshaping World Series and division odds
  • Trades signal which teams are tanking for the rest of the season
  • Author sees a rare opportunity to find value in baseball futures bets

This sports betting column from OutKick discusses how Major League Baseball's trade deadline, which has just passed, affects wagers on World Series and division winners. The author argues that the flurry of trades signals which teams are beginning or continuing to "tank" for the remainder of the season,…

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2026 Lexus ES 500e first drive: A classy sedan with a slow charge

  • Lexus ES gains hybrid and new all-electric variants for 2026
  • ES 500e impresses on comfort and driving feel
  • Charging tops out at just 150kW, trailing rivals

The 2026 Lexus ES has been overhauled to fill the gap left by the discontinued LS flagship, and for the first time offers fully electric variants alongside a hybrid. Reviewer Tim Stevens found the new all-electric ES 500e and ES 350e to be Lexus's most compelling EVs yet,…

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Oil prices fall as US officials raise hopes of a deal with Iran

  • Oil prices fell nearly 5% on hopes of a US-Iran deal
  • Deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping route
  • No agreement finalised yet, US officials say progress made

Oil prices dropped to a three-week low on Tuesday after senior US officials suggested a deal with Iran could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil and gas supplies. The prospect of eased disruption matters because previous rounds of talks have repeatedly…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Has Record Monday At U.S. Box Office With $46M+

  • "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" sets record for biggest US Monday, $46M+
  • Four-day domestic total hits roughly $406 million, third-best of 2026
  • Film could soon pass $1 billion worldwide, second-fastest ever

Sony and Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has broken the record for the biggest Monday ever at the US box office, taking over $46 million on its fourth day of release. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, comfortably surpassed the previous best of $40.15 million set…

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No smut, no swearing, wrong-feet wellies and a silly hat: the gentle comedy genius of Jimmy Cricket

  • Comedian Jimmy Cricket, born James Joseph Mulgrew, has died aged 80
  • Known for clean, gentle comedy and "And there's more!" catchphrase
  • Fronted ITV's And There's More (1985-88); received papal knighthood in 2015

Jimmy Cricket, the stage name of James Joseph Mulgrew from Cookstown, Northern Ireland, has died aged 80, prompting reflection on his career as one of the UK's most recognisable "family entertainer" comics of the 1980s. He rose through the Butlin's and Pontins holiday camp circuit before becoming a…

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Melvins’ Buzz Osborne and Butthole Surfers’ JD Pinkus Unveil New Supergroup Gatta Morta

  • Buzz Osborne and JD Pinkus launch new supergroup Gatta Morta
  • Debut EP Burn Witch Burn surprise-released with four tracks
  • Coincides with Melvins' current North American tour with Tomahawk

Melvins frontman Buzz Osborne and Butthole Surfers bassist JD Pinkus have formed a new supergroup called Gatta Morta, joined by Clinton Jacob of Mr. Phylzzz on guitar and Coady Willis of Big Business on drums, with all four contributing vocals. The band has surprise-released a debut EP, marking…

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Liberated from its ludicrous libretto: how the magnificence of Oberon can be properly heard at last

  • Weber's Oberon gets a Proms premiere with a reworked narrative text
  • Original 1826 libretto seen as absurd; music considered brilliant
  • New narration by Timothy Knapman, narrated by Tamsin Greig, conducted by Mark Elder

Weber's opera Oberon, written for Covent Garden 200 years ago shortly before his death in 1826, is finally being appreciated for its musical brilliance despite a notoriously nonsensical libretto. Conductor Sir Mark Elder, preparing to lead its Proms premiere, argues that Weber was a brilliant composer let down…

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‘White Lotus’ Swaps the Palais for a Castle: Season 4 Cast Laura Dern, AJ Michalka and Marissa Long Drop by Disneyland Paris

  • White Lotus Season 4 cast spotted at Disneyland Paris during filming break
  • Laura Dern, AJ Michalka and Marissa Long posed with Minnie Mouse
  • Season 4 is set around Cannes and the French Riviera

The cast of HBO's "The White Lotus" enjoyed a break from filming Season 4 by visiting Disneyland Paris, with Laura Dern, AJ Michalka and Marissa Long spotted at the park on Sunday. The outing offers a light-hearted counterpoint to the show's satirical take on luxury holidaymaking, as the…

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