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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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The cursed cruise: how the dream of never-ending luxury at sea became a nightmare

  • Rising fuel costs ended the Odyssey’s residential cruise.
  • More than 200 passengers were taken ashore in Cambodia.
  • The company is considering restructuring over the next 60 days.

Villa Vie Residences has ended the MV Odyssey’s around-the-world voyage, leaving more than 200 passengers to disembark in Cambodia after the company ran out of money. The ship had been marketed as a way to escape political turmoil and spend years at sea, but a surge in oil…

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Netflix’s Twisted 2-Season Fantasy Horror Will Keep You Hooked From Start to Finish

  • Rowan discovers her inherited powers in New Orleans.
  • Lasher’s influence complicates her family ties and new relationships.
  • Season 3 is planned for 2027.

Mayfair Witches is a supernatural horror drama about Rowan Fielding, a paediatric neurosurgeon who discovers she has inherited witch powers and a place in a powerful New Orleans family. The series combines Southern Gothic atmosphere with family secrets and supernatural danger, and is presented as a possible next…

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Témiscaming residents seek to save town’s mill after tariff-hit shutdown

  • Témiscaming’s paper mill has closed indefinitely.
  • Most of its 360 workers are out of work.
  • Residents are seeking support to buy the mill.

Témiscaming’s paper mill, the Quebec town’s main employer and economic anchor for more than a century, has been shut indefinitely after trade talks stalled and US tariffs hit Canadian industries. Most of its 360 employees are out of work, putting local livelihoods and the town’s future at risk.…

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Florence Pugh’s Netflix Western Miniseries Officially Hits a Massive Streaming Milestone

  • *East of Eden* reached 1.162 billion US viewing minutes in a week.
  • The Netflix adaptation ranked third on Nielsen’s streaming chart.
  • Its story follows the Trask family across several decades.

Netflix’s seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck’s *East of Eden*, starring Florence Pugh, drew 1.162 billion viewing minutes in the United States during the week of 5–11 October. The milestone placed it third on Nielsen’s overall streaming chart, showing the series attracted a large audience alongside competing streaming titles.…

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In 2010, John Krasinski was in the running for a role worth $10,000,000,000. Seven words convinced him he was all wrong

  • Krasinski auditioned for Captain America in 2010.
  • Seeing Hemsworth in superhero shape made him doubt his fit.
  • Chris Evans ultimately won the role.

John Krasinski auditioned for Captain America in 2010, before Chris Evans was cast, but decided he was unsuited to the role after seeing Chris Hemsworth in the superhero suit. The encounter came as Hemsworth was preparing to play Thor, and Krasinski later joked that Hemsworth’s physique made him…

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Top 10 Pokémon Cards Most Likely to Be Fake

  • PSA saw altered Pokémon card submissions rise 407% in 2025.
  • Popular characters are among the most common counterfeit targets.
  • Modern cards, especially those from 2019, feature prominently.

PSA reports a 407% increase in altered Pokémon cards submitted for grading in 2025, reflecting the growing risk of counterfeits as interest and money in the hobby rise. The article highlights cards that are frequent targets and explains why collectors should inspect them carefully. Popular characters including Pikachu,…

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Three killed in collision between training and test helicopters in Oregon

  • Two helicopters collided near an Oregon airport.
  • Three people, including a UK student pilot, died.
  • Investigators have not determined the cause.

Three people were killed when two helicopters collided in midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon on Thursday. The crash, involving a flying lesson and a post-maintenance check flight, is under investigation by US aviation authorities; its cause has not been established. The victims were flight instructor Maddie…

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Ranji Smile opened one of America’s first Indian restaurants in 1901

  • Ranji Smile opened an early Indian restaurant in New York in 1901.
  • Omar Khayyam closed within a year.
  • Smile’s later life remains obscure.

Ranji Smile, an Indian chef who became a sensation at New York’s elite Sherry’s Restaurant, opened what was almost certainly the first Indian restaurant in the United States in 1901. His restaurant, Omar Khayyam, closed within a year, showing how brief public fascination with Indian food could be…

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Forget ‘Captain America,’ Anthony Mackie’s Brutal Crime Epic Is Officially Streaming for Free

  • Anthony Mackie’s *Detroit* is coming to Plex for free.
  • The 2017 crime drama offers a different role from Captain America.
  • *Brave New World* grossed $415 million against a reported $180 million budget.

Anthony Mackie’s 2017 crime drama *Detroit* is set to stream for free on Plex from November, giving viewers a chance to see the actor in a role far removed from Captain America. The article highlights the film as a reminder of Mackie’s work beyond the Marvel franchise, following…

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Thomas Markle pictured in Florida as FBI investigates Mexican storage unit findings

  • FBI is investigating allegations linked to a Mexican storage unit.
  • Philippine authorities are examining devices from Markle’s former home.
  • Markle denies wrongdoing and is receiving care in Florida.

Thomas Markle, 82, has been pictured in Florida while receiving care, after the FBI confirmed it is investigating him over material found in a Mexican storage unit he rented. The allegations are serious and the bureau is working with Mexican authorities; Markle denies wrongdoing. The unit, rented from…

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