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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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The American French Film Festival At 30: Building Bridges Between French Cinema & Hollywood

  • TAFFF marks its 30th edition with 60 films and series.
  • Five films in the International Feature Oscar race will screen.
  • Organisers say the programme reflects France’s co-production role.

The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) opens its 30th edition in Los Angeles on 3 November, presenting a six-day programme of 60 French films and series. Organisers say the festival has grown from a niche event into an industry platform that connects French cinema with Hollywood and showcases…

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3 Best Movies on Netflix This Week (Nov 2-6)

  • *Looper* is the article’s first Netflix pick for the week.
  • The 2012 thriller stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis.
  • It is available on US Netflix.

The article recommends three films to watch on US Netflix from 2 to 6 November, framing them as a strong start to the month after a busy October for film releases. Its first pick is *Looper*, a science-fiction thriller that has newly arrived on the service. Rian Johnson’s…

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AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters

  • Some chatbot answers gave incorrect voting deadlines or other procedural details.
  • Four of five chatbots tested produced candidate lists after follow-up prompts.
  • Researchers urge voters to verify practical details with official election sources.

As Americans prepared for the 2026 midterm elections, researchers found that popular AI chatbots sometimes gave voters inaccurate or outdated information. In October testing commissioned by Innovating for the Public Good, 13.9% of answers about voting procedures contained outdated or inaccurate details; 5.9% contained errors that could mislead…

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Trump holds final midterm rally at reopened reflecting pool before US vote

  • Trump joked about naming the reopened pool after himself.
  • About 60 supporters attended his final midterm campaign event.
  • The $14 million renovation faced delays and a failed liner.

Donald Trump marked the reopening of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with a campaign speech to about 60 seated supporters, and joked that he was considering renaming it the Trump Reflecting Pool before saying he was kidding. He spent nearly 30 minutes discussing renovations in Washington, while holding…

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FTC and four states demand jury trial in BOTS Act lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

  • The FTC and four states seek a jury trial in the BOTS Act case.
  • The demand was filed on the final day of the 14-day deadline.
  • The lawsuit says resale tickets generated US$3.7 billion in fees.

The FTC and Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Nebraska have demanded a jury trial on issues in their BOTS Act lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The case alleges the companies resold tickets they knew, or should have known, brokers had acquired by evading Ticketmaster’s ticket limits. The demand…

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Invercine, Gema Films and Gaman Cine, Top Producers on Latin America’s Film-TV Scene, Bring to Market New Productions

  • Sanfic Industria will showcase eight films in post-production.
  • Established producers are bringing new Latin American projects to market.
  • The programme highlights emerging directors and regional stories.

Eight films in post-production will be presented at Sanfic Industria’s WIP Iberoamericana, where established Latin American producers are bringing new work to market. The programme also spotlights emerging directors and stories rooted in the region’s cultures and social concerns. The titles include “Zambra”, about novelist Alejandro Zambra; “The…

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Sanfic Mórbido Lab Lineup Ranges From an LGBTQ Alien Monster Comedy to a Mapuche Parable, Extreme Horror and Cold War Sci-Fi

  • Sanfic Mórbido Lab selected six genre projects.
  • Five projects come from Latin America and one from Spain.
  • Several use horror and science fiction to explore social issues.

The 2026 Sanfic Mórbido Lab has selected six projects that showcase the range of genre filmmaking across Latin America and Spain. The programme matters as an example of how horror and science fiction can explore social concerns, including machismo, inherited shame, identity and faith. Five projects are from…

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Abdul El-Sayed’s Race Has Been Defined by Islamophobia. Will It Be Determined by It?

  • El-Sayed has faced anti-Muslim attacks in the Michigan Senate race.
  • A poll found 38 per cent would be less likely to vote for a Muslim candidate.
  • Arab American organisers are mobilising support for his bid to make history.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate campaign is facing anti-Muslim attacks, including claims linking him to terrorism and the Muslim Brotherhood, as the midterm election approaches. The attacks have received less attention in the race’s closing days than former rival Haley Stevens’s accusations of antisemitism and her endorsement of Republican…

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Inside Alfredo Olivas’ First Día de Muertos Festival With Julión Álvarez, Edén Muñoz & More

  • Alfredo Olivas launched a Día de Muertos festival in Guadalajara.
  • The event brought together regional Mexican music stars.
  • Candlelit tributes and shared performances marked the night.

Alfredo Olivas held the first Ánimas Que Sí Amanezca festival in Guadalajara, bringing together major regional Mexican acts for a Día de Muertos celebration. The event combined live music with candlelit altars, giant Catrina figures and phone stations designed to help visitors remember departed loved ones. The festivities…

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US plans to end duty-free trade access for South Africa and Rwanda in 2027

  • The US plans to remove South Africa and Rwanda from Agoa in 2027.
  • The programme gives eligible African exports duty-free access to the US.
  • Washington cited trade, governance and security concerns.

Donald Trump has notified Congress that the US intends to remove South Africa and Rwanda from a preferential trade programme from 1 January 2027. The proposed change could make thousands of products from the two countries subject to US tariffs, adding to already strained relations with Washington. The…

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