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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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Jones challenges Red Roses to keep rivals guessing

  • Meg Jones wants England to make their attack less predictable.
  • England scored nine tries against the United States.
  • The Red Roses aim for a ninth straight Six Nations title.

England captain Meg Jones says the Red Roses need to broaden and vary their attack as other teams close the gap at the top of women’s rugby. Her comments follow England’s first defeats in 41 matches, against Canada earlier this month, and a narrow escape against New Zealand…

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Folklore and police investigation collide in audacious Yaga horror series

  • A missing-person case hints at cult activity and Baba Yaga.
  • Hudson Williams plays both Henry Park and his roommate Logan.
  • The series mixes folk horror, sexual debauchery and social satire.

Detective Charlie Rapp arrives in the fishing town of Whittock to investigate the disappearance of Henry Park, a wealthy family’s son. The mystery uncovers possible cult activity and hints at Baba Yaga, the supernatural figure from Slavic folklore, while the series uses the case to explore women’s anger…

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Who am I? Plus today’s other quizzes

  • Guess a footballer using as few clues as possible.
  • Three more daily quiz challenges are available.
  • Other quizzes cover clubs and Lionesses caps.

BBC Sport has published a footballer guessing quiz alongside three other daily quizzes. Players try to identify the footballer with as few attempts as possible, using a new clue revealed after each wrong guess; solving it with fewer clues earns more points. The other challenges include getting five…

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AC Milan v Inter and the tale of an iconic image

  • A single photograph became a symbol of the Milan derby.
  • The 2005 match was abandoned after objects and flares hit the pitch.
  • Milan were awarded the tie while leading 3-0 on aggregate.

Photographer Stefano Rellandini’s image of Inter defender Marco Materazzi resting an elbow on AC Milan’s Rui Costa has become a defining picture of the Milan derby. It was taken during a chaotic 2005 Champions League quarter-final second leg, capturing a brief still moment amid flares and smoke as…

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Yacht Club still plans Mina the Hollower physical edition next year

  • A physical edition is still in progress.
  • Yacht Club is seeking a publishing partner.
  • More features and accessibility updates are planned.

Yacht Club Games says the physical release of *Mina the Hollower* is still planned, though the studio has not set a date. It is seeking a publishing and distribution partner, and founder Sean Velasco said fans could expect the edition by next year. The game has been available…

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El-Sayed campaign asks Stevens to skip events before Michigan Senate vote

  • El-Sayed’s campaign asked Stevens to skip future events.
  • Stevens criticised an advert linking Israel aid to grocery costs.
  • She says she will still vote for El-Sayed against Rogers.

El-Sayed’s campaign has asked former rival Haley Stevens to skip future campaign events, saying her public criticism could distract from its effort to defeat Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate election. The request followed a renewed dispute over an advert linking US support for Israel with rising grocery…

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Threatening message and petrol found at Sydney home amid arson probe

  • Police are investigating a petrol-covered driveway and threatening message.
  • The suspected attempt may be linked to a nearby house fire.
  • The earlier fire destroyed a home and injured four people through smoke inhalation.

Police in Sydney are investigating a suspected arson attempt at a family home in Abbotsford, where a driveway was sprayed with a threatening message and covered in petrol. The incident may be linked to organised crime tensions and a nearby house fire, prompting police to increase their response…

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In 2009, Michael B Jordan wanted a role really badly, so he knocked the director out of his chair

  • Jordan knocked producer Peter Berg out of his chair during an audition.
  • The improvised confrontation helped him land Friday Night Lights.
  • The role marked an early turning point in his career.

Michael B Jordan has been cast in a new Miami Vice film, following a career built on roles that include Friday Night Lights, Fruitvale Station, Black Panther and Sinners. An early breakthrough came in 2009, when his physical commitment during an audition helped him land a part in…

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Kid Rock likens Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 hijackers on TV show

  • Kid Rock likened Abdul El-Sayed to the 9/11 hijackers.
  • Bill Maher challenged the comparison and corrected Rock’s claim.
  • Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia.

Kid Rock compared Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Michigan, with the 9/11 hijackers during a discussion on Bill Maher’s programme. The exchange brought factual scrutiny to a politically charged debate about Islam and American candidates: Maher challenged the comparison and corrected Rock’s…

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Brewers manager reveals his biggest challenge during championship parade was not peeing himself

  • Pat Murphy joked about urgently needing the loo during the parade.
  • He did not say whether he held on until the end.
  • The exchange with Brian Anderson amused the crowd.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy joked that his biggest challenge during the team’s championship parade was needing to urinate. The remark drew laughs as he spoke on stage with play-by-play announcer Brian Anderson, adding a humorous moment to the celebrations. Murphy said he had needed to go “as…

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