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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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Nine men ‘indulged barbaric fantasies’ through ‘use and abuse’ of wife who was drugged unconscious and raped in her own bed, trial hears

  • Nine men deny sexual offences against a woman allegedly drugged by her husband.
  • Prosecutors say the abuse lasted more than 20 years.
  • The court heard footage was shared online and further abuse encouraged.

Prosecutors told a Manchester court that nine men took part in the rape and sexual abuse of a woman who had been drugged unconscious by her husband. They are accused of conspiring over several years to abuse her, share footage and encourage further offences; all deny the charges.…

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Newsom’s November Surprise: Boost CA Film & TV Tax Incentives To $1B ASAP, Says Exiting Governor

  • Newsom proposes raising California’s film and TV credits to at least $1 billion.
  • The plan includes new incentives and $100 million annually for independent films.
  • Legislative approval is unlikely before Newsom leaves office in January 2027.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed increasing the state’s annual film and television tax credit programme from $750 million to at least $1 billion. If approved, it would become the largest capped programme of its kind in the US, aiming to draw productions and jobs back to an…

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LEE AARON Announces ‘Re-Vamp’ Album

  • Lee Aaron’s 20th album arrives on 22 January 2027.
  • “Re-Vamp” combines eight re-recordings with four new songs.
  • “Fight Like A Girl” is the lead single.

Canadian rock singer and songwriter Lee Aaron will release her 20th studio album, “Re-Vamp”, on 22 January 2027 through Metalville. The record revisits songs from her career while adding new material, including the lead single “Fight Like A Girl”, which Aaron describes as an anthem about standing up…

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Taking a ballot selfie? It may be prohibited in your state

  • Ballot selfies are prohibited by law in 14 states.
  • Rules can differ for polling places and postal ballots.
  • Check local election guidance before taking or sharing a photo.

Voters in the United States who want to photograph a marked ballot face different rules depending on where and how they vote. The National Conference of State Legislatures says ballot selfies are prohibited by law in 14 states, including New York, North Carolina and Wisconsin. Eleven states expressly…

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‘Who Is Still Alive’ Trailer: Watermelon Pictures Sets U.S. Theatrical Release For Swiss Oscar Entry

  • Switzerland’s 2027 Oscar entry opens in US cinemas on 27 November.
  • The documentary follows nine displaced former Gaza residents.
  • It expands to 10 more markets on 4 December.

Watermelon Pictures will release the documentary *Who Is Still Alive* in US cinemas from 27 November. Directed by Nicolas Wadimoff, the film is Switzerland’s entry for the 2027 Oscars and follows nine former Gaza residents now living as refugees across the Middle East and Europe, reflecting on displacement…

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DOJ appeals to Supreme Court to reverse block on segregating 20K California ballots

  • Supreme Court declines to isolate 20,000 California ballots.
  • The eligibility dispute continues in court.
  • California warns federal records could wrongly flag voters.

The US Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to temporarily block lower-court rulings that let California proceed with counting more than 20,000 mail-in ballots. The decision leaves the ballots in the count while a legal dispute continues over whether voters identified by federal authorities are eligible, with…

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‘Harry Potter’s New Severus Snape Actor Officially Addresses Casting Backlash

  • Paapa Essiedu has responded to reactions to his Snape casting.
  • He is focused on the character’s depth and complexity.
  • HBO’s Harry Potter series will introduce a new portrayal of Snape.

Paapa Essiedu, cast as Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, has addressed the strong reactions to his casting. He said he is concentrating on bringing humanity, depth and complexity to the character, rather than trying to meet expectations set by previous portrayals. Essiedu told TIME that…

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Sydney Sweeney’s Controversial $220M R-Rated Rom-Com Is 1 of the Most-Watched Movies on Streaming

  • *Anyone But You* is No. 6 on HBO Max’s US film chart.
  • The 2023 rom-com earned about $220 million worldwide.
  • Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star as a couple pretending to be together.

*Anyone But You*, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, has risen to No. 6 on HBO Max’s most-watched films chart in the United States. Its renewed streaming popularity highlights the film’s lasting audience appeal and the success of a romantic comedy that became a major box-office hit. Directed…

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Suffield Academy head placed on leave amid reported IRS tax fraud inquiry

  • Suffield Academy has put head Charles Cahn on leave.
  • The IRS is reportedly investigating him over alleged tax fraud.
  • His successor has taken over ahead of his planned retirement.

Suffield Academy has placed long-serving head Charles Cahn III on leave after trustees learnt he was reportedly under investigation by the IRS for alleged tax fraud. The school says its own finances are not under scrutiny and that it is co-operating with the investigation, but has not disclosed…

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Natalia Lafourcade, Carlos Santana, and Edgar Barrera Find Hope in the Face of Violence in “Hermano”

  • “Hermano” brings together Santana, Lafourcade and Barrera.
  • The song addresses racism and hostility towards immigrants.
  • Its son jarocho sound carries a message of solidarity and hope.

Carlos Santana, Natalia Lafourcade and songwriter-producer Edgar Barrera have released “Hermano”, a song addressing racism, discrimination against immigrants and violence. Blending Mexican son jarocho with Santana’s guitar, it aims to express solidarity and offer hope, continuing a conversation about issues that have persisted across generations. The song was…

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