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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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Americans ‘frustrated’ about Iran war going into midterms as Trump admin has decision to make: GOP lawmaker

  • Harrigan says the administration must choose how to resolve the Iran war.
  • He wants Congress involved if strikes resume.
  • He says three of five US objectives have been achieved.

Republican Congressman Pat Harrigan says the Trump administration must decide whether to intensify the Iran war to achieve its goals or end the campaign, arguing that a prolonged conflict without a clear outcome is unacceptable. His comments highlight political pressure on the administration ahead of the midterm elections,…

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BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS Unlocks up to $1500 in First Bet Cover for the NBA Cup

  • BetMGM advertises up to $1,500 in bonus bets for a losing first wager.
  • The NBA Cup opens Friday with 10 games.
  • Three featured match-ups include Knicks–76ers and Lakers–Warriors.

BetMGM is promoting a first-bet offer for new users ahead of the NBA Cup’s opening night, using the code FOXNEWS. It says losing first wagers will be refunded in bonus bets, up to $1,500; the article presents this as a way to limit the risk of betting on…

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Liberal media downplays Alaska ballot scandal while decrying GOP ‘pouncing’

  • A report alleges Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in Alaska.
  • Some coverage focused on legality and Republican reactions.
  • Investigations were launched; the article says findings are not yet available.

The article examines how US news outlets have covered a report that Democratic operatives recruited a second Dan Sullivan to run for the Senate in Alaska, potentially drawing votes from Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and helping Democrat Mary Peltola. It argues that some coverage has focused on Republican…

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Fujifilm to boost tape production 5x as AI fuels archiving demand

  • Fujifilm plans a fivefold increase in tape capacity.
  • The expansion is tied to rising AI-related archiving demand.
  • Offline tape can help protect backups from ransomware.

Fujifilm plans to spend about 10 billion yen, or US$63 million, to raise magnetic tape production capacity fivefold, citing growing demand to archive data as generative AI expands global data needs. The investment reflects tape’s continuing role in large-scale storage, where its low cost and ability to be…

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We Finally Know What Killed Mass Effect

  • A potential Battlefront 3 deal reportedly tipped EA’s decision.
  • The Mass Effect sequel was cancelled and BioWare closed.
  • BioWare had faced years of commercial and critical setbacks.

EA has closed BioWare and cancelled its new Mass Effect game, with reporting identifying a possible third Star Wars Battlefront as the decisive factor. Executives reportedly saw the two costly sci-fi projects as competing for resources and judged Star Wars the less financially risky choice, highlighting how financial…

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European delegations reject G20 photo with Russian foreign minister

  • G20 hosts cancelled the group photo after European delegations declined to pose with Lavrov.
  • Miliband called for more pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine.
  • US-Russia ties have eased in some areas, while Washington approved Patriot sales to Ukraine.

European delegations refused to pose for the planned G20 foreign ministers’ group photo in Atlanta with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, so the US hosts cancelled it. The episode underscored divisions over Russia’s war in Ukraine, as UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Moscow of killing civilians and…

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Rivian’s autonomous driving plans face key tests through 2028

  • Rivian will test hands-free point-to-point driving with employees in 2026.
  • Customer access is planned for 2027, with Uber robotaxis in 2028.
  • Autonomy investment adds costs as Rivian works to scale the R2.

Rivian is making autonomous driving a major part of its strategy, with a hands-free point-to-point feature due to reach employees for testing in 2026 and customers in 2027. The company plans to launch robotaxis with Uber in 2028, making the next two years a key test of whether…

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Holt McCallany Serial Killer Thriller ‘Paradise Disturbed’ Heads To AFM With Stoic, First Look Image

  • Stoic is selling the completed thriller internationally.
  • Holt McCallany plays retired investigator Ron Lee.
  • Ritualistic murders draw him back into danger.

Stoic is launching international sales of *Paradise Disturbed* ahead of the American Film Market, with a first look image released. The completed thriller brings Holt McCallany back to the serial killer genre and centres on a retired investigator drawn into a murder case that targets him. McCallany plays…

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Tony-Winning Broadway Director Daniel Sullivan Announces Retirement After 55-Year Career; Jonathan Kent Steps In For Upcoming ‘Montauk’

  • Daniel Sullivan retires after a 55-year theatre career.
  • Jonathan Kent will direct Montauk in Sullivan’s place.
  • The play is scheduled to open in April 2027.

Tony-winning director Daniel Sullivan has retired after 55 years in theatre, stepping away from Manhattan Theatre Club’s planned production of David Hare’s new play, Montauk. Jonathan Kent will take over the directing role, bringing a long history of collaboration with Hare to the world premiere. Sullivan’s career included…

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‘Harry Potter’ Actor Paapa Essiedu ‘Wouldn’t Have Taken This Job On’ If He Couldn’t Handle Snape Casting Backlash: ‘My Priority Is the Work’

  • Essiedu says he took the Snape role prepared for backlash.
  • He has faced racially motivated death threats over the casting.
  • HBO’s first season is due to debut on 25 December.

Paapa Essiedu says he accepted the role of Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series knowing he could face backlash. He has received racially motivated death threats over the casting, but says his priority is the work and that colleagues have supported him. Essiedu’s version of Snape…

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