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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Brazil’s Gramado Fest Set to Honor ‘I’m Still Here’ Star Selton Mello and ‘The Secret Agent’ Standout Maria Fernanda Cândido 

  • Brazil's Gramado Film Festival honours Oscar-winning actors Selton Mello and Maria Fernanda Cândido
  • The 54th edition (August 12–22) features six Brazilian films competing, opening with Antarctic-set drama 'Antártida'
  • The festival reflects Brazil's growing prominence in international cinema

As Brazil’s explosion on the Oscar and A-Fest scene turns its top actors into international stars, two of its biggest breakouts, “I’m Not Here” co-lead Selton Mello and “The Secret Agent” star María Fernanda Cândido, will be honored at Brazil’s Gramado Film Festival, bringing the aura of burgeoning…

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Carrying a Bible in Northern Ireland hospitals could be a crime under abortion buffer zone laws

  • Northern Ireland's abortion buffer zone laws may inadvertently restrict religious expression in hospitals, including carrying Bibles or praying with patients
  • Religious freedom advocates warn the legislation creates ambiguity that could criminalise traditional pastoral care activities
  • The story highlights tensions between abortion access protections and religious liberty rights

Police guidance warning that carrying a Bible or praying near abortion zones in Northern Ireland hospitals could be criminal has sparked religious freedom concerns.

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World Cup quiz: Can you name every winner?

  • BBC Sport releases an interactive quiz testing knowledge of all eight men's World Cup champions
  • Feature arrives as the 2026 World Cup tournament approaches its final stages
  • Part of broader sports trivia suite including related football challenges

With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday, put your knowledge of the previous winners to the test.

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Johnson warns America is in ‘battle’ against Marxism, calls for renewed focus on nation’s founding principles

  • Mike Johnson says US faces a "battle" against Marxism
  • He links belief in God to America's founding principles
  • Comments follow recent Democratic Socialist primary victories

House Speaker Mike Johnson has claimed the United States is locked in a "battle" against Marxism, telling Christian leaders that Democratic Socialists' recent primary wins reflect the ideology's growing influence. He argued that America's founding principles are rooted in a belief in God, and that removing this from…

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The comedy actors Mike Myers always tried to match: “If you’re in for 10 minutes, you’re in for two hours”

  • Myers admired total commitment to comic characters.
  • Brief roles deserved the same effort as leads.
  • Sellers and Guinness influenced his approach.

Mike Myers said he aimed to match the commitment of comedy actors such as Peter Sellers, Alec Guinness and Monty Python performers, treating even brief appearances with the same intensity as leading roles. The approach mattered because it shaped his character-based style in films including Wayne’s World, Austin…

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Corded vacuums are supposed to be outdated – so why is the Shark Detect Lift-Away XL so good?

  • Shark Detect XL corded vacuum praised for strong, versatile cleaning performance
  • Duo Clean head handles carpets and hard floors without switching attachments
  • New sensor auto-adjusts roller speed to detect floor type

The Guardian's tech reviewer tests the Shark Detect XL LA791UKT, a corded upright vacuum, arguing that despite cordless models dominating the market, corded designs still offer real advantages such as uninterrupted power and lower prices due to the absence of a costly battery. The review finds this particular…

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Games like The Odyssey: 10 games that capture the spirit of Christopher Nolan’s latest

  • Polygon lists games to play alongside Nolan's new "Odyssey" film.
  • Picks include "Assassin's Creed Odyssey", "God of War", and "Hades".
  • List spans genres from RPGs to strategy, plus one tonal outlier.

With Christopher Nolan's epic film adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" drawing crowds and critical acclaim for its ambitious scope and distinctive style, Polygon has put together a list of video games for fans wanting to prolong the mood between cinema trips. The outlet notes that, despite the richness…

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TESLA’s BRIAN WHEAT: It ‘Annoys Me Personally When People Call Us A ‘Hair’ Band In A Condescending Way’

  • Brian Wheat rejects the "hair metal" label as condescending and inaccurate.
  • He likens TESLA's sound to THE BLACK CROWES and BAD COMPANY, not glam acts.
  • Wheat says he's made peace with the label after years of irritation.

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat has again pushed back against the "hair metal" tag often applied to his band, telling Japanese broadcaster Masa Ito on TVK's "Rock City" that the label is used condescendingly to suggest a group is all image and no substance. He argued TESLA's blues-based, working-class…

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Shark scientists gets £1m to help protect them

  • Nearly £1m awarded to study three endangered UK shark species
  • Electronic tags and ultrasound scans will track migration and breeding
  • Anglers in Looe, Falmouth and Brightlingsea to share catch knowledge

Scientists have received nearly £1 million to study the movement and breeding grounds of three endangered shark species found in English waters, as part of Natural England's Species Recovery Programme. The funding will support research into the blue shark, porbeagle and tope, helping to fill significant gaps in…

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Chainsmoker Cat anime captures how poverty keeps the cycle of addiction alive

  • Netflix's Chainsmoker Cat depicts addiction without glamourising or moralising it.
  • Protagonist Yaniko's substance dependency and poverty feed each other.
  • Analysis links the anime to wider commentary on Japanese poverty and precarity.

The Netflix anime Chainsmoker Cat has drawn praise for its unflinching portrayal of addiction, using its scruffy, nicotine-dependent protagonist Yaniko to explore how substance dependency and poverty reinforce one another rather than treating either as a standalone plot device. A Polygon writer, drawing on personal experience of addiction,…

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