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    Topic: Americas

    Americas covers political, economic and social developments across North, Central and South America, from government policy and international relations to culture, science and everyday life.

    The region’s decisions often have global consequences, influencing energy markets, trade, migration, technology and security. This hub brings together the stories shaping the continent and its connections with the wider world.

    • African quartet secure Women’s World Cup places

      Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have all secured places at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, after reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco, which is doubling as a qualifying tournament. Reaching the last four was enough to guarantee qualification, meaning African representation at next summer’s finals is…

    • Crews battle wildfires in western U.S. and Canada

      Firefighting crews across the western United States and Canada are battling dozens of major wildfires as an unusually dry, warm winter has fuelled an especially severe fire season. The National Interagency Fire Center reported 183 new fires since Saturday, with more than 94 large blazes and over 30,000 personnel deployed nationally, while British Columbia alone…

    • CNN stands by Iran war reporting after retired general challenges ‘unnamed sources’ on air

      CNN has defended its coverage of the Iran conflict after retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt publicly questioned the network’s reliance on unnamed sources during a television appearance. The exchange has drawn attention to broader debates about the use of anonymous sourcing in reporting on sensitive military and diplomatic matters, with the network insisting its journalism…

    • Chris Wilder praises ‘fabulous manager’ Nigel Clough as Blades avenge Stags upset – Mansfield and Ashfield Chad

      Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder praised Mansfield Town counterpart Nigel Clough after the Blades beat the Stags, describing him as a “fabulous manager”. The result was presented as revenge for an earlier Mansfield upset, underlining the competitive edge between the sides. The supplied material does not include the match report itself, only the article title…

    • WNBA media defends DiJonai Carrington after dangerous Sophie Cunningham hit reveals glaring bias

      An OutKick (Fox News) opinion piece criticises what it describes as favourable media coverage of WNBA player DiJonai Carrington after she struck Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham above the neck during a game, an incident that led to Carrington’s ejection under a Flagrant 2 foul. The article argues that the response from WNBA-focused media outlets,…

    • Villa interested in Endrick loan – Monday’s gossip

      BBC Sport’s Monday football gossip column rounds up transfer speculation across the Premier League and Europe, with Aston Villa and Roma reportedly interested in taking Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Endrick on loan. Other notable strands include Harry Kane expected to sign a contract extension at Bayern Munich and Arsenal attempting to hijack Liverpool’s pursuit of…

    • One of Last Year’s Wildest Horror Hits Is Officially a Global Streaming Smash

      The horror film “Dangerous Animals,” directed by Sean Byrne, has become a global streaming hit on Hulu after a strong theatrical run last year, benefiting from the enduring popularity of both true-crime and shark-attack genres. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025 before its theatrical release, and combines elements of “Jaws” with…

    • Florida AG says state doing ‘everything in our power to seek truth’ amid Fauci probe

      Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office was using “everything in our power to seek truth and accountability” in an investigation into Dr Anthony Fauci’s conduct during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on Fox News on 9 August, Uthmeier said the review would examine possible claims under Florida law, including fraud, deceptive trade practices and…

    • The Royal Shakespeare Company brings Game of Thrones’ Mad King to the stage

      The Royal Shakespeare Company has staged The Mad King, a new Game of Thrones prequel at Stratford-upon-Avon charting the descent of King Aerys II Targaryen into tyranny. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, the production deliberately echoes Shakespeare’s own history plays and tragedies, giving theatrical weight to a psychological and political collapse…

    • Game of Thrones: The Mad King review – an action-packed saga of dry ice and fire

      The Royal Shakespeare Company has staged Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a prequel to the hit HBO series, at its Stratford-upon-Avon theatre. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, the production draws explicit inspiration from Shakespeare’s history plays and tragedies, drawing parallels between King Aerys II Targaryen’s descent into tyranny and figures…