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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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David Bowie’s Immersive ‘Stage’ Concert Experience: Director Brett Morgen on the Show, the Artist and the Archive (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Bowie’s 1978 tour footage will become an immersive arena experience.
  • “Stage” premieres in Berlin on 14 February 2027.
  • Brett Morgen says Bowie performed without a stage persona.

Brett Morgen is creating “Stage”, an immersive concert experience built from restored footage of David Bowie’s 1978 tour. It will premiere at Berlin’s Uber Arena on 14 February 2027, offering fans rare access to performances from a period for which full concert footage has been largely unavailable. The…

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Canadian gender studies professor has foul-mouthed meltdown as conservative leader announces plans to ban DEI in hiring

  • Alberta proposes ending DEI-based public-sector hiring and promotion policies.
  • Professor June Scudeler criticised the plan in a widely viewed post.
  • The bill remains unpassed and has drawn political and union opposition.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has tabled a bill to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies in public-sector hiring and promotions, saying decisions should be based on merit. The proposal has drawn criticism from politicians and union representatives, while a Canadian professor’s profane social media response to Smith attracted…

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Toblerone owner takes West Sussex vegan chocolatier to court over bar design

  • Mondelez is suing Catherine’s Originals over the shape of its O’bar chocolate.
  • The independent chocolatier denies copying Toblerone or infringing its trademarks.
  • The case follows months of unsuccessful attempts to reach an agreement.

Mondelez International, which owns Toblerone, is suing West Sussex vegan chocolatier Catherine’s Originals, alleging its O’bar range infringes Toblerone’s trademarks and could mislead customers into thinking the brands are connected. The dispute matters because it pits a global company’s claim to protect a longstanding product shape against a…

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3 Rock Songs About the Vietnam War That Still Bring Tears to Listeners’ Eyes

  • “Fortunate Son” criticises unequal access to draft exemptions.
  • The Byrds protested the war as US troop numbers exceeded 500,000.
  • Springsteen’s song reflects veterans’ difficult return home.

Three well-known rock songs explore different aspects of the Vietnam War and its legacy: unequal exposure to the US draft, opposition to the war, and the treatment of veterans returning home. Their catchy or patriotic sound can obscure lyrics that criticise the conflict and the society around it.…

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‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 4 Gets a Surprising Update as DC Shifts Focus to Another Series

  • A fourth season has not been confirmed.
  • The creative team is making *My Adventures with Green Lantern*.
  • A crossover may be possible after Green Lantern’s first season.

Peter Safran, co-CEO of DC Studios, said the future of *My Adventures with Superman* is “up in the air”, leaving fans without confirmation of a fourth season. The update matters because the show’s creative team is working on another animated series, while no decision or timetable for Superman’s…

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Peltola controversy puts Alaska and the wider Senate battle in focus

  • A second Dan Sullivan on Alaska’s ballot has prompted allegations of a campaign trick.
  • Peltola denies knowing about the recruitment effort; investigations remain open.
  • The close race could affect control of the US Senate.

Alaska’s closely watched Senate race has been overshadowed by allegations that people linked to Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign helped recruit a candidate who shares the name of her Republican opponent, incumbent senator Dan Sullivan. The other candidate, retired teacher Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., appears on the ballot in…

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Vance’s vulgar housing joke draws criticism over young people’s concerns

  • Vance answered a housing question with a vulgar joke about Jon Husted.
  • Kate White said young people are struggling to afford homes and start families.
  • The exchange referenced a joke Donald Trump has been repeating about Husted.

US Vice-President JD Vance responded to a young Republican woman’s question about housing affordability with a vulgar joke about Senator Jon Husted’s backside. The exchange drew criticism that he was being insensitive to concerns about whether young people can afford homes and start families. Kate White, a Turning…

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SOIL Announces Partnership With BETTER NOISE MUSIC, Releases New Single ‘Enemy X’

  • SOIL has signed with Better Noise Music.
  • New single “Enemy X” is out now.
  • A full-length album is planned for 2027.

SOIL has signed a global partnership with Better Noise Music and released “Enemy X” to mark the start of a new phase for the hard rock band. The deal brings the group to a label that says it is honoured to add SOIL’s back catalogue and new material…

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Carrick urged to give Manchester United youngsters a run of starts

  • Carrick is urged to give United prospects a run of starts.
  • Academy players need senior football to develop.
  • The article argues under-21 football should be scrapped.

Manchester United’s academy has helped define the club, but few of its current prospects are getting sustained chances in the first team. After recent poor results, the article argues that Michael Carrick should give promising youngsters a meaningful run of starts so the club can properly judge their…

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Ancient account of Jesus challenges centuries of scholarly doubt: ‘Totally authentic’

  • T.C. Schmidt argues Josephus’s disputed passage about Jesus is authentic.
  • His analysis compares five language traditions and Josephus’s writing style.
  • The passage reports early followers’ belief in Jesus’s resurrection.

Scholar T.C. Schmidt argues that a disputed passage about Jesus in the ancient historian Josephus’s writings is authentic, challenging the view that Christian scribes substantially altered it. If his case is accepted, the passage would offer an early non-Christian account supporting some historical details about Jesus. Schmidt compared…

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